CAIRNS & PORT DOUGLAS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Relaxed & Timeless Wedding photography
For the big celebrations, the little gatherings and everything in between.
Relaxed, heartfelt Wedding & Elopement photography in Cairns, Palm Cove & Port Douglas. Offering photography coverage for shorter weddings through to full days.
YOU CAN RELAX
I've got you.
TIMELINE GUIDANCE
Make the most of our time together with my timeline planning.
VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Unsure where to start with booking other vendors? I can recommend other vendors who will compliment your special day.
GENTLY GUIDED,
NEVER STIFF
I’ll guide you into natural moments together rather than awkward poses, so your photographs feel relaxed and genuinely like you.
“Leading up to the big day, lizzy was a great help & support. she offered ideas, suggestions & answered all our questions. lizzy knew exactly what we wanted for the day & this was due to the friendly, easy going nature she has.”
Sarah & Alistair
For couples who value time together with each other & their loved ones.
The couples who book with me, know that time together is life’s greatest luxury.
I love to photograph the natural timeless portraits, but also the in between moments. You will be so focused on your day, I will be the eyes for you. So that you can relive the moments over and over again.
Details to me are the hugs from the Grandparents and the tears from the front row.
PRICING
$1200
2 hours coverage
- 1 Photographer
- Timeline guidance
- Carefully edited, high resolution images to download
- Private online gallery to view your images & share with family
- Sneak Peek within 48 hours
$1400
3 HOURS COVERAGE
- 1 Photographer
- Timeline guidance
- Carefully edited, high resolution images to download
- Private online gallery to view your images & share with family
- Sneak Peek within 48 hours
$1600
4 HOURS COVERAGE
- 1 Photographer
- Timeline guidance
- Carefully edited, high resolution images to download
- Private online gallery to view your images & share with family
- Sneak Peek within 48 hours
$2900
8 HOURS COVERAGE
- 1 Photographer
- Timeline guidance
- Carefully edited, high resolution images to download
- Private online gallery to view your images & share with family
- Sneak Peek within 48 hours
ENGAGEMENTS & PROPOSALS
for the start of your next chapter
Whether you’re planning a surprise proposal, celebrating your engagement or simply want to capture this exciting season together, these relaxed photography sessions are a beautiful way to remember the beginning of your next chapter.
Available throughout Cairns, Palm Cove & Port Douglas.
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
$595
- Your session on location or in-home
- Private online gallery
- Full digital gallery of high resolution images
- Sneak peek within 48 hours
PROPOSAL COVERAGE
$650
- The proposal moment & planning
- Engagement portraits afterwards
- Private online gallery
- Full digital gallery of high resolution images
frequently asked
QUESTIONS
how many hours of wedding photography do we really need?
Not every wedding needs eight or ten hours of photography! If your priority is having your ceremony, family photographs, some beautiful portraits together and a little of the celebration captured, two to four hours might be all you need.
I offer 2, 3 and 4-hour wedding photography packages as well as a full day across Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a traditional wedding with a larger guest list, we can work together to choose coverage that suits your plans.
2. Do you photograph traditional weddings as well as elopements?
Absolutely! You don’t need to be eloping or having a tiny wedding to book me.
I photograph weddings and elopements of all sizes throughout Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. My packages are based on the hours of photography you need, not how many guests you’re inviting.
So whether you’re exchanging vows with just your witnesses or celebrating with 100 of your favourite people, you’re welcome here.
3. What’s the difference between an elopement, a micro wedding and a traditional wedding?
Traditionally, eloping meant running away to get married, often without telling anyone. These days, the meaning has changed quite a bit!
An elopement usually involves just the couple or a handful of loved ones, while a micro wedding is generally a smaller celebration with a limited guest list. A traditional wedding tends to involve more guests and a larger celebration.
But honestly, I’m not too worried about labels. If you’re getting married and want relaxed, meaningful photographs of the people and moments that matter most, I’d love to hear about your plans.
4. Do you photograph weddings in Port Douglas and Palm Cove as well as Cairns?
Yes! I photograph weddings and elopements throughout Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the surrounding areas.
From beautiful beachfront ceremonies at Little Cove in Port Douglas to tropical garden weddings in Palm Cove and celebrations closer to Cairns, there are so many wonderful places to get married in Far North Queensland.
I’m always happy to help you work out a photography timeline that makes the most of your chosen location.
5. Can we still have beautiful wedding portraits with only two hours of photography?
Absolutely! You don’t need to disappear from your wedding for hours to have beautiful portraits together.
I love creating a handful of timeless, natural portraits, but I also believe your wedding day should be spent enjoying the people you’ve invited to celebrate with you.
With a little planning, we can allow time for your ceremony, family photographs and some relaxed portraits together. Exactly how much fits into two hours will depend on your locations, guest numbers and timeline.
6. Can you help us plan our wedding photography timeline?
Of course! In fact, I’d much rather help you plan ahead than have you feeling rushed on the day.
Once I know where you’re getting married, how many guests you’re inviting and which moments are most important to you, I can help you work out a realistic photography timeline.
This is especially helpful for Cairns and Port Douglas weddings where you might be moving between a ceremony location, portrait location and reception venue.
My goal is always to give you beautiful photographs while leaving plenty of time to actually enjoy your wedding.
7. What happens if it rains on our wedding day in Cairns or Port Douglas?
Tropical North Queensland is beautiful, but our weather can certainly keep us guessing!
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding in Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, particularly during the wet season, I’d always recommend having a wet-weather backup plan for your ceremony.
Cloudy skies and a little rain don’t necessarily mean we can’t take beautiful photographs. We can often find sheltered locations, make use of soft natural light or adjust our portrait plans around the weather.
The most important thing is having a flexible plan so you can relax and enjoy your day, whatever the weather decides to do.
8. How far in advance should we book our Cairns or Port Douglas wedding photographer?
If you’ve chosen your wedding date and know you’d love me to photograph it, I’d recommend getting in touch sooner rather than later.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year so I can give every couple the time and attention they deserve.
Whether you’re planning a wedding well in advance or organising a more spontaneous elopement in Port Douglas or Cairns, you’re always welcome to enquire. If I’m available, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.
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HOW MANY HOURS OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY DO I REALLY NEED?
everything you need to know
Planning a wedding in Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas? Here’s how to decide whether two, three or four hours of wedding photography might be just right for you.
As a Cairns and Port Douglas wedding and elopement photographer, I offer two, three and four-hour packages for couples who want meaningful photographs without spending their entire wedding day in front of the camera.
And here’s how to decide what might work for you.
READY TO BOOK?
i CAN’T WAIT TO WORK TOGETHER!
Thank you so much for considering me to photograph your Wedding! If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to contact me! You can reach me directly at lizzy@lizzyhannaford.com.au or via the contact form on my website.
