MARGARET RIVER WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
15+ YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE

Candid, intimate, genuine photography for couples getting married in Margaret River, Yallingup, Dunsborough and across the South West. No awkward posing. Nothing forced. Just your real day, captured naturally.

55 Five-Star Google Reviews | Award-Winning Candid Style

AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY STYLE FOR COUPLES WHO WANT SOMETHING MORE INTIMATE, RELAXED AND REAL

What 900+ Weddings & Elopements Have Taught Me About Perfect DaysAs a Margaret River wedding and elopement photographer with 600+ weddings and 300+ elopements photographed across South West WA, I've learned how to handle whatever your day throws at us.

What this means for you:

I know every venue, every beach, every forest clearing worth photographing in, and how the light behaves at each one.

Weather backup plans are always ready. If the south-westerly picks up, I know where to move.

Camera-shy couples become themselves with my relaxed, unhurried approach.

Unexpected moments become the best photos of the day, not stress.

Your day gets captured properly, whatever it looks like.

MARGARET RIVER
WEDDING & ELOPEMENT
PHOTOGRAPHER

600+ WEDDINGS. 300+ ELOPEMENTS

Candid, intimate, genuine photography for couples getting married across Margaret River and the South West. No awkward posing. Just your real day.

55 Five-Star Google Reviews | 15+ Years Local

Why Couples Choose Me for Their Margaret River Wedding

Laughing groom playfully picking up his happy bride during an intimate Boranup Forest elopement, captured with natural candid photography.

Hate Being Photographed? I Get It

Camera-shy couples are my specialtyMy relaxed approach means you'll forget the camera is even there. No awkward posing - just you being yourselves while I capture the magic.

Sweet Words: "The general vibe certainly eased our nervous minds, and we both felt instantly comfortable with you." - Jon + Teagan

The result? Natural smiles, genuine laughter, and photos that actually look like you.

Page boy pulling funny scary face against glass door during wedding ceremony candid moment

Photos That Make You Smile

I create beautiful images that truly capture who you are as a couple.Every photo captures natural light and genuine emotion.

After 600+ weddings, I know exactly when to step in for that perfect moment and when to step back and let your day unfold naturally.

Sweet Words: "We will treasure the photos from John for eternity. John captured our day to perfection." Jodie

The result? Photos that make you smile every time you see them - genuine memories of how your day actually felt.

Bride and groom embrace beneath a majestic character tree at their Margaret River wedding

Your Margaret River Local

I know every hidden corner, perfect light spot, and backup location in Margaret River.When the weather changes or plans shift, I've got you covered.

From Meelup Beach sunsets to Boranup Forest secrets, I'll show you locations that make your friends ask "Where IS that?"

Sweet Words: "John knew all the best spots we never would have found. Our photos look like a fairy tale!" Sam & Grace 

600+ Margaret River weddings later, I'm not just your Margaret River photographer - I'm your local guide to something extraordinary.

Bride and groom silhouette under stunning character tree at sunset on Bunker Bay beach during Margaret River wedding

What Couples Say About Their Margaret River Photographer

47 Five-Star Google Reviews

"Both my husband and I do not enjoy getting our photos taken but John made us feel so relaxed and was able to catch so many beautiful shots." - Stuart & Kylie

"Our photos are stunning!! I can't stop looking at them! Everyone I have shown them to has gasped at how good they are." - James & Maddi

"Your organisation was what made our day. Your kind and easy going nature made our day so relaxed." - Emily & Ariki

Ready to Book Your Margaret River Wedding Photography?

Emotional groom crying tears of joy during beach wedding ceremony in Margaret River while bride smiles lovingly beside him

How Can I Help Create Your Perfect Day?

Weddings

Relaxed natural photography for your Margaret River wedding - just enjoy every moment

Elopements

Your Dream Team handles everything - you just show up and get married

 

Portraits

Natural family and couple sessions in Margaret River's beautiful locations - everyone relaxed

John Rice — Margaret River Wedding & Elopement Planner & Photographer

Serving Margaret River, Boranup Forest, Yallingup & South West WA | 0423 289 677