Wedding Packages for 2024.
Congratulations - you said YES!
Whether you’re planning a big celebration with all your friends and family or an intimate elopement for two, we would love to be a part of it, capturing joyful photos that truly feel like you!
Our goal is simple: to tell your story, with a touch of romance, humor, and fun. Planning your wedding is an incredible journey, full of beautiful details that represent your unique personalities and love story. And when it all comes together, it creates a celebration that will be one of the most memorable days of your lives.
We celebrate all love—whether it’s brides, grooms, or whatever the mix may be, we’re here for it! From the cake and dress to the rings, your quirky socks, and something borrowed, every detail deserves to be perfectly tailored, ensuring your wedding day is everything you imagined and more.
It would be our absolute pleasure to step into your world and capture your one-of-a-kind story.
The Process.
Step 1
Ready to chat about your wedding? Contact me to discuss your wedding date and love story! Let’s find the perfect wedding package that suits your needs. If you choose Package 1 or 2, we can also schedule your engagement session to capture those sweet pre-wedding moments. To lock in your date, a $300.00 booking fee is required, with the remaining balance due four weeks before your wedding day.
Step 2
Engagement Session (This comes with Packages 1 and 2) Let’s meet up, grab a drink, and chat about your wedding plans! We’ll go over everything—your wedding day timeline, venue, vendors, and guest list. I’ll also give you a little bit of homework to help us prepare (sorry, but it’s fun, I promise!). Then, we’ll take some photos where you’ll get to experience my style and learn how to feel comfortable in front of the camera. I’ll also get to know how you both like to be photographed, so we can make magic on your big day!
Step 3
Get Married! I’ll meet you on your rehearsal day to offer any last-minute advice, meet the bridal party, and scout the perfect photo locations. Then comes the big moment—you get married! After the wedding, I’ll begin processing your photos, and you can expect to receive your digital copies within 2 weeks (this may be extended during the busy season). You’ll also get a sneak peek of your first look photos within the first week after your wedding!
A little bit about us.
We’re a creative team with a shared love for everything photography. Each of us brings something unique to the table, but together, we’re all about capturing love in a way that feels authentic and timeless.
People often ask me (Melissa) how I came up with the name ‘Left of The Middle’ Photography. Well, I’m one of the lucky 10% who’s left-handed—the one who smudged ink all over my wrist every day at school and struggled with right-handed can openers! The name also has a photographic meaning: we often place subjects ‘left or right of the middle’ in photos to create a more dynamic and visually interesting composition.
We’re based in beautiful Lake Macquarie, NSW, perfectly situated between Newcastle, the Central Coast, the Hunter Valley, and Port Stephens. But we’ll follow your love story wherever it takes us. Our passion is working closely with each couple to ensure your wedding day is unique and exactly what you envisioned.
We can’t wait to meet you, tell your story and create something amazing!
Kind Words.
“Melissa is an exceptional photographer! Her level of professionalism is unparalleled and I would strongly recommend her.
We met Melissa for the first time through mutual friends and knew we wanted her to photograph our wedding the following year. She did an outstanding job with our engagement and wedding photos and was so much fun and enjoyable to work with.The wedding day went so amazing and we feel like Melissa was a big part of that day. Thank you so so much for your hard work and taking beautiful photos on our wedding day!” -Shannon & Robert
Wow, the pictures were amazing! You have really given us a story of our day, we were laughing and crying when we viewed them because they brought back so many wonderful memories of our day. We can’t thank you enough for being so relaxed and a pleasure to have as part of our wedding – Becky & Jason
Melissa, you were amazing. We loved having you part of our wedding day. You made us just feel so comfortable and at ease. The effort you had gone to always meet us and keeping in contact. We love and thank you again and again – Nicolle & Matt
The photos were amazing, I can not wipe the smile off my face. We had such a fun time yesterday which was really nice particularly as we were both nervous about getting our photo taken. We both came home laughing, happy and excited for the wedding day photos – Emily & Luke
“What could I possibly say about Melissa at Left of The Middle Photography that has never been said?!
From the beginning to the end you feel special and valued as a friend, not just as a client. On top of that, her pictures are AMAZING. My husband and I could not be more pleased with all of our pictures. She captured our day perfectly. She is wellllllll worth the investment – could not recommend Melissa enough!”
– Natalie & Reuben
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I book?
Once you know you want us, get in touch! To secure your date, we require a $300.00 non-refundable booking fee. The remaining balance is due one month before your wedding. If you’d prefer, we can set up flexible payment plans—whether weekly, monthly, or whatever suits you best.
Do you travel?
Absolutely! We love to travel and take on a limited number of destination weddings each year. Travel fees vary depending on the location, but we consider anything within an hour’s travel each way to be ‘normal’ travel. This covers Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast, and Port Stephens (and everything in between).
Travel to the greater Sydney area incurs additional fees.
What is your style?
We capture joyful photos that feel like you! Our style is a mix of natural, romantic, and lifestyle photography. We love real, candid moments with you, your family, and friends. Hug your babies, kiss your partner, dance with your best friend—just be yourself, and we’ll be there to capture it all. No posed expectations—just genuine, beautiful moments.
How many photos will we get?
On average, you’ll receive 60–80 photos per hour of coverage. There’s no limit on the number of images we take; it all depends on factors like travel times and the number of guests. We focus on curating a gallery filled with meaningful moments from your day.
Wedding Options.
Our Wedding Packages
We tailor our pricing to fit each event. Whether you want coverage from getting ready through to dancing the night away, we’ve got you covered!
Package 1: Full Day (Most Popular)
Getting Ready – Reception
This package covers everything from those intimate pre-ceremony moments to the celebration at your reception (typically 7-9 hours).
Package 2: Half Day
Ceremony – Reception
Perfect for those who don’t need getting ready photos but want coverage from the ceremony to the reception (around 4-6 hours).
Package 3: Elopement
Ceremony + Bridal Party Photos
Ideal for elopements or intimate weddings, this package focuses on the ceremony and bridal party photos (around 2-3 hours).
Bonus: We’ll send up the drone where it’s legally allowed, at no extra charge—because aerial wedding photos are just that good!
No Travel Fees:
There are no extra charges for weddings in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, or the Central Coast. You’re local, so no travel fees apply!
Wedding Prices.
prices updated January 1st, 2023
Package 1 Full Day: $3200
7-9 hours, 600-800 process images, 1 photographer (with an option to add extra), pre-wedding and engagement session, wedding rehearsal, getting ready images, ceremony images, family and friends images, bridal party images, couple images, reception images, drone photography (where legal and weather conditions permit), free open air photo booth, colour images, black & white images, USB drive, and a gorgeous 40-page deluxe leather or linen photo book *Additional fees may apply for outside the area eg Sydney
Package 2 Half Day: $2600
4-6 hours, 400-600 process images, 1 photographer (with an option to add extra), pre-wedding and engagement session, wedding rehearsal, ceremony images, family and friends images, bridal party images, reception images, drone photography (where legal and weather conditions permit) free open air photobooth included couple images, colour images, black & white images, USB drive *Additional fees may apply for outside the area eg Sydney
Package 3 Elopement: $950
2-3 hours, 100-200 process images, 1 photographer, ceremony images, family and friends images, bridal party images, couple images, colour images, black & white images, USB drive *Additional fees may apply for outside the area eg Sydney
Add on extras.
Extra hours:
Want to add an extra hour or two of photography to your wedding package?
Package 1: $200.00 per extra hour
Package 2: $300.00 per extra hour
Package 3: $300.00 per extra hour
Extra photographer:
Want to add an extra photographer to your wedding package, more photographers = more photos?
Ask us for pricing.
Day after your wedding extra photo session:
$300.00
Pop on your dress/suit one more time and get photos with your new husband/wife away from the hustle and bustle of your wedding day. We can head somewhere new, maybe the Stockton Sand Dunes or the Hunter Valley.
Engagement (and/or family) session:
$300.00
If you selected package 3 and want to add an engagement session you now can – they are so much fun! Engagement sessions are included in packages 1 & 2.
Prints and Albums:
Seeing your photos in print is my absolute favourite thing to see, this can be a traditional album, parent album, or something ‘paper’ for your 1-year anniversary! Let me know if you would like more information and we can start creating something beautiful together and start from $300.00.
We are now taking bookings!
2024 bookings are filling up quicker than usual as couples plan their weddings and clients refer us. So if you have any questions please get in touch asap so we can save the date. We look forward to meeting you both and would love to tell your story in pictures, Melissa 🙂