Best of Gold Coast: Top 8 Wedding Photographers on the Gold Coast

It takes a certain type of person to capture the most exciting and intimate moments in perfectly candid, yet magical ways. HERE ARE THE TOP 8

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It takes a certain type of person to capture the most exciting and intimate moments in perfectly candid, yet magical ways.

From wedding ceremonies, to food, fashion, family and newborn shoots, the Coast is bursting with talent and creativity.

Here are the Gold Coast’s top 8 wedding photographers:

8. Danni Milligan Photography

7. Kerri McAuley Photography

6. Danielle Webster Photography

5. EK Studio

4. Wild Weddings

3. Atomic Butterfly Photography

2. Green and Wandering Photography

1. Smile Darling Photography

MEET THE GOLD COAST’S BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

The Coast’s top wedding photographer is queen at telling stories with her camera – and she loves to have a bit of fun with her shoots.

Smile Darling Photography owner Mary Miller, 29, recently won the Gold Coast Bulletins best wedding photographer competition with 36 per cent of the votes.

She said she began taking family photos in 2013 and moved into wedding photography in 2016.

Smile Darling Photography owner Mary Miller wins Gold Coast best wedding photographer

“I love the whole wedding day,” Ms Miller said.

She said she believed her ability to capture authentic moments in any location was what set her apart from others.

“My niche is capturing the fun,” Ms Miller said.

“When you bring the fun to the wedding you can capture the essence of their relationship.

“I specialise in fun, adventurous, care free and relaxed couples.

“It will never be just standing there posing and looking at my camera,” she said.

Ms Miller said she prioritises creating a bond with the couples so they feel comfortable on their big day.

“I try to be there as a best friend rather than someone who is hired to be there,” she said.

Ms Miller travels between Brisbane and Gold Coast but said she was planning on starting a business with celebrant Married by Jay at a private property in Mount Tamborine.

Private property 'The Enchanted" in Mount Tamborine.

Private wedding venue "The Enchanted" in Mount Tamborine

A couple at their reception at Mo's Desert Clubhouse. Pic: @smiledarlingphotography

“The venue is an exclusive to Jay and myself, and we are going to start offering intimidate, affordable elopements here from December,” she said.

“You have to stand out in this industry and Jay does things do different.

“I love him, he is so extra.

“At one of our weddings he was the ‘flower celebrant’, where he walked down the aisle first with a bum bag of confetti and a feather boa.”

She said her favourite locations involve natural lighting such as the afternoon sunlight at the beach.

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Originally published as Best of Gold Coast: Top 8 Wedding Photographers on the Gold Coast