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Wedding Photographers · New South Wales

Amanda Downie Creative

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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 to 9 hours of coverage.

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 — $1,800. 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 — $2,520. 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 — $3,000. 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

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Contact

Website
amandadowniecreative.com
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
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