About

Overview & Vibe

Amanda Downie Creative is a Newcastle wedding photographer who has been working across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley since 2014. The work leans warm and unhurried — golden afternoon light, couples left to enjoy their own day, and the small moments that happen between the planned ones. Recent weddings include an intimate elopement on the Valentine foreshore and a beach celebration at Redhead, both on Lake Macquarie.

Style & Approach

She describes her shooting style as super candid and unobtrusive, built around natural light and a relaxed pace so couples can stay in the day rather than performing for the camera. Her stated goal is to feel like a friend by the time the day arrives, so the images come out natural and authentic, and she is candid about going to some lengths for a frame — including knee-deep into the ocean.

Ideal For

Couples planning an intimate elopement, a small foreshore or beach ceremony, or a relaxed full-day celebration around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. The five-hour entry package suits a short, tightly-run day; the nine-hour package covers preparation through to reception and adds an engagement session.

The Need-to-Knows

Three wedding packages run from $1,800 to $3,000, covering five, seven and nine hours. Every package includes an online gallery of edited full-resolution and web-size images and a sneak peek of five images within 48 hours. Pricing is all-inclusive with no GST added on top. A 30 per cent non-refundable deposit secures a date, and enquiries are answered by email or text, usually within 24 to 48 hours. She is currently booking 2026 and 2027 weddings.

Standout Feature

Postponement is handled at no extra cost — stated plainly rather than buried — which is an unusually direct commitment for a small studio, and a meaningful one for couples planning around weather or family travel.

Albums & Prints

No details available.

Appointment Policy

Choose a package and get in touch by email or text; a reply usually follows within 24 to 48 hours.
A questionnaire and a run sheet are sent through before the wedding day.
Bookings are open for 2026 and 2027.

Areas Serviced

Based in Newcastle, New South Wales, and working across Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley, with travel further afield welcomed.

Booking & Deposit

A 30 per cent non-refundable deposit secures the booking, with the balance due seven days before the wedding day.

Hours of Coverage

[5,9]

Nearby Landmarks

Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Head
Merewether Ocean Baths
Honeysuckle and the Newcastle waterfront
Valentine foreshore, Lake Macquarie
Redhead Beach

Photography Packages

Snapshots Package. Price: $1,800. Description: Five hours of wedding coverage with an online gallery of edited full-resolution and web-size images, plus a sneak peek of five images within 48 hours.
Memories Package. Price: $2,520. Description: Seven hours of wedding coverage with the same online gallery of edited full-resolution and web-size images and the 48-hour sneak peek.
Forever Package. Price: $3,000. Description: Nine hours of wedding coverage with the same gallery inclusions, plus a complimentary engagement session valued at $550.

Photography Style

candid
relaxed
natural

Price Notes

Packages are all-inclusive, with no extra charges or GST added to the published price.
A booking can be postponed at no extra cost.

Services Offered

Wedding photography
Elopement and intimate ceremony coverage
Engagement sessions
Family and extended family photography
Maternity and newborn photography
Portrait and lifestyle photography

Starting Price

From $1,800

Turnaround Time

A sneak peek of five images is delivered within 48 hours of the wedding day.

What You Receive

Online gallery of edited full-resolution and web-size images
Instant download and sharing from the online gallery
Sneak peek of five images within 48 hours
Complimentary engagement session with the Forever Package

Similar businesses

Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Contact

Website: amandadowniecreative.com

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