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Wedding Photographers · New South Wales

Kirsten Joy Photography

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About

Overview & Vibe

Kirsten Joy Photography is a one-woman studio based at Shellharbour on the Illawarra coast, photographing weddings and elopements across the Illawarra and the New South Wales south coast. She has been capturing weddings since 2010, with more than fifteen years of professional experience and a diploma in digital imaging.

Style & Approach

She describes her style as clean, fresh and timeless, and takes a documentary approach to the wedding day, capturing authentic moments as they unfold naturally — the laughter, the quiet glances and the happy tears. Couples are given gentle direction rather than stiff posing, and she is told her calm, relaxed presence puts even camera-shy people at ease.

Ideal For

Couples marrying around Shellharbour, Kiama, Gerringong and the wider Illawarra and south coast who want natural, heartfelt coverage from a local photographer — and elopers, who are served by a dedicated two-hour package rather than being quoted a cut-down wedding day.

The Need-to-Knows

Wedding packages start from $950 for a two-hour elopement and from $3,200 for eight hours of full-day coverage, with unlimited high-resolution photographs, a private online gallery, digital download and print rights included. A $500 deposit secures the date, galleries arrive in around four to six weeks, and travel is included across Shellharbour, Kiama, Jamberoo and Albion Park. Albums and prints can be bought separately.

Standout Feature

No cap on the number of photographs. She states plainly that she does not limit how many images a couple receives, and every package carries a full print release — so the images can be printed at home or at any lab, without going back through the photographer.

Albums & Prints

  • Albums and prints — price not published. Available to purchase in addition to a wedding or photo session, with a full print release supplied so images can also be printed independently.

Appointment Policy

  • Enquiries are made by phone, text or email, and a call or in-person meeting is arranged before any contract is signed.

Areas Serviced

  • Shellharbour and the Illawarra – the photographer is based at Shellharbour, and travel is included for Shellharbour, Kiama, Jamberoo and Albion Park.
  • South Coast of New South Wales – named in her own base statement alongside Wollongong, Kiama, Gerringong and Berry as areas she photographs.

Booking & Deposit

  • A $500 deposit is payable to secure a wedding date; couple, family and engagement sessions are paid in full at the time of booking.

Hours of Coverage

  • 2 to 8 hours of coverage, the shortest option being elopement coverage.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Shellharbour Village – the coastal village on the Illawarra shore where the photographer is based.
  • Kiama – the coastal town immediately south, named throughout the site as a regular shooting location.

Photography Packages

  • Elopement coverage — from $950. Two hours of wedding coverage, with unlimited high-resolution photographs and a private online gallery.
  • Full day wedding coverage — from $3,200. Eight hours of coverage on the wedding day, with unlimited high-resolution photographs and a private online gallery.
  • Couple, engagement or family session — from $350. A professionally guided session at a local coastal or hinterland location, with unlimited high-resolution images and a print release.

Photography Style

  • documentary
  • candid
  • natural
  • relaxed
  • timeless

Price Notes

  • A $500 deposit secures a wedding date, while couple, family and engagement sessions are paid in full at the time of booking.
  • The 2026 session prices are described as reduced for a limited time.
  • Custom quotes are available on request.

Services Offered

  • Wedding photography
  • Elopement photography
  • Engagement and couple sessions
  • Family photography
  • Commercial photography
  • Personal branding photography

Starting Price

  • From $950

Travel & Destination

  • Travel is included for locations within Shellharbour, Kiama, Jamberoo and Albion Park, and work outside these areas is available by request.

Turnaround Time

  • Wedding galleries are available in around four to six weeks.

What You Receive

  • Unlimited high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery
  • Digital download
  • Print release
  • Professionally edited images

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kirstenjoy.com.au
South Coast / Jervis Bay, New South Wales
Wollongong / Illawarra, New South Wales