GOLD COAST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi There! I’M A GOLD COAST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. I’m the guy on the left.

I’m a wedding photographer, and I live at Tugun on the Gold Coast. I shoot weddings all around the area, from Byron Bay to the Gold Coast, to Brisbane, and sometimes further afield, in Australia and overseas.

I’ve been shooting weddings for 12 years, and I love my job more than ever. I get to be a part of one of the most amazing days of people’s lives every other weekend, and it’s something I never take for granted.

If you’ve just stopped by, feel free to grab a coffee and have a look around. I’m proud of the photos I’ve taken, and I’d love it if you spent a few minutes having a look at them. My style is candid and cinematic. I don’t like anything too posed or too cheesy - my goal at every wedding is to capture real, authentic images that my couples will (hopefully) surprise and disarm my couples. I want them to be surprised and I want them to be moved.

If you find a connection with any of my photos, I’d love to have a chat. Scroll down to my contact form and fick me an email. I’d love to photography your wedding!

Gold Coast Weddings

Most of my weddings are around Byron Bay, but the truth is that I live on the southern end of the Gold Coast and call Tugun home. I’m within a short drive of some beautiful wedding venues - Summergrove, The Valley Estate, The Bower Estate, to name a few.

Over the years I’ve travelled a lot within Australia and overseas for weddings, but nowadays I’m more and more appreciative of shooting locally, for a whole bunch of reasons. Without the stress of flights and accommodation and all the other things that can distract me on a wedding day, I can pour all my energy into doing my very best for my local clients. And the bonus is that I can be home again by the end of the night.

The Gold Coast is coming ahead. Post-Covid, a lot of fresh young creatives have ventured here from the bigger southern cities, bringing with them new ideas and creative energy. New venues are opening up, giving options to bride who not long ago had to pick between budget golf courses and surf clubs. The city is growing and maturing and has had a healthy injection of culture and class.

Today the Gold Coast is a great option for a destination wedding or for locals looking to get hitched with family and friends. There’s a huge range of vendors and venues, all to suit different styles and budgets.

MY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE

It’s a bit tricky putting in words the style I like to shoot. Probably better that you have a look at my galleries and see for yourself.

Here’s a blog post that I shot recently. I will give you an idea of how I like to shoot.

I’ve been told I have a candid & cinematic style. I do my best to capture moments that are unguarded and real, but I also give guidance and direction to my couples so they don’t feel lost and awkward. I like to think I’m a people person, so I have the knack of being relaxed and friendly and putting people at ease. No drama will bother me, and there is nothing that will happen that I can’t work with or work around. Having shot more than 800 weddings, I’ve seen it all!

I also like top get creative. If I can get photos that are unique but also beautiful, I’m happy. I don’t want my couples to have cookie-cutter photos like everyone else. I want them to be proud of their photos, to want to show them off, and also want to return to them decades later to pour over them together, a genuine record of their wedding day that will move them and remind them of the way it was, of how it unfolded in all it’s chaotic glory.

But again, these are all just words. Please do have a look through my journal to see for yourself. My style may not be your style, and that’s ok. If you do like what you see, I’d love it if you popped a message to me, or gave me a call.

GOLD COAST WEDDING GUIDE

I’ve put together a Wedding Guide for couples looking to get married. It’s an 85-page PDF with a whole heap of tips and ideas for planning your wedding.

It’s completely free, and it’s for everyone and anyone, regardless of whether you choose me to photograph your wedding or someone else. You can find it by clicking on this link, following the prompts and downloading from dropbox.

Wedding Pricing & Packages

I have packages to suit every couple, from short 2-hour elopement shoots at $1200, through to 10-hour events. Hit my contact form down below and I’ll send you my rates!

kind words from brides & grooms

“Van is the best!!! He’s an incredible photographer and we cannot recommend him highly enough! He captured the most beautiful, candid photos of our special day that radiate pure joy and tell our story in the most seamlessly flowing way. One of the things I love most is how relaxed and natural yet stunning and captivating the images are. We felt so at ease and honestly completely forgot for a good part of the day that he was there doing his thing! We’re blown away at the story we relive through the images and Van’s work. These are so much more than just photos, there’s real magic in there. We wouldn’t consider anyone other than Van as the only person for the job! Thanks Van! Sam & Matt”

— Sam & Matt

“We cannot recommend Van enough! His passion for photography was evident, and it truly reflected in the stunning images he captured of our wedding day. His professionalism, creativity, and ability to make us feel comfortable resulted in photos that exceeded our expectations. He has a remarkable talent for capturing the essence of each moment, and we are grateful for the beautiful memories he’s given us to cherish forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond, Van Middleton is the one to choose! Thank you for everything!”

— Sadiya

“If you want a really talented photographer at your wedding, who is able to take the most stunning and brilliant photos, and is super approachable and friendly - then Van Middleton is the person you want to contact.
We were so impressed with his ability to pull everything together, be in all the right places at once but also give really good direction so people knew exactly what they needed to do. He was so calm about everything but also had the right amount of energy - he definitely brings the right vibes. Van is very professional, kind and has a great sense of humour. You can tell he understands people and really gets a kick out of being a part of your special day. We think very highly of Van and recommend him to anyone that will listen!”

— Emma the Aero Engineer