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Wedding Photographers · Sydney, New South Wales · By appointment

Samantha Riles Photography

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About

Overview & Vibe

Sam Riles is based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, at Manly, and has been photographing weddings since 2015 — her first was for a close friend who gave her free rein, and she says she still loves it as much. She describes herself as a life romantic: curious, enthusiastic, a deep feeler. She also shoots commercial, lifestyle, portrait and personal branding work for brands, but weddings have their own gallery, their own FAQ, their own enquiry route and a published price, and she takes only a limited number each year.

Style & Approach

Her own description is that the work sits somewhere between editorial and documentary, drawn to genuine, unposed moments. The line that captures it best is hers: I don’t create moments. I notice them well. She is naturally observant, takes time to understand the people in front of her, and is explicit that she will not over-direct the day or turn it into a performance — she reads the room, builds trust, and stays in the background.

Ideal For

Couples who describe themselves as awkward in front of a camera, and who want the day noticed rather than staged. She photographs same-sex weddings and shot her first LGBTQ+ couple shortly after it became legal in Australia in 2017. Good for anyone marrying in bad weather, too — she argues overcast and rainy days give the most flattering light and plans for it rather than around it.

The Need-to-Knows

  • Full day coverage starts from $6,000.
  • You receive around 500 to 600 fully edited images in an online gallery.
  • Turnaround is typically four to six weeks, depending on the season.
  • She works independently, with a second shooter available — usually recommended for weddings over 150 guests.
  • She does not provide RAW files; galleries are delivered fully edited.
  • Her galleries have a print lab built in, so you and your guests can order prints directly.
  • Travel fees are set out in her packages; she shoots across Sydney and throughout Australia.

Standout Feature

She keeps the gallery deliberately tight at 500 to 600 images, and says why: she would rather you open it and love every frame than scroll past duplicates.

Albums & Prints

  • Prints Through The Gallery — price not published. Her online galleries have a print lab built in, so a couple and their guests can order prints directly from the gallery.

Appointment Policy

  • Enquire through her wedding contact route, by email at hello@samrilesphotography.com or by phone on 0423 872 763.
  • She asks that you read her FAQs and look at her work first, and get in touch if you think you would get along.
  • She takes a limited number of weddings each year.
  • She is happy to recommend videographers whose approach matches hers.

Areas Serviced

  • Sydney – Where she is based, on the Northern Beaches at Manly.
  • Australia – She shoots weddings throughout the country and says she is always open to travel.

Hours of Coverage

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Manly – The Northern Beaches suburb her studio address is in.
  • The Northern Beaches of Sydney – Where she lives and is based.
  • Sydney – The city she photographs weddings across.

Photography Packages

  • Full Day Coverage — from $6,000. Around 500 to 600 fully edited images delivered to an online gallery with a print lab built in, turnaround typically four to six weeks. A second shooter can be added and is usually recommended for weddings over 150 guests. Travel fees are set out in the package.

Photography Style

  • editorial
  • documentary
  • relaxed

Price Notes

  • Full day coverage starts from $6,000.
  • Travel fees are set out in her packages.
  • A second shooter is an added option, usually recommended for weddings over 150 guests.
  • RAW files are not supplied at any price.

Services Offered

  • Wedding Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Personal Branding Photography

Starting Price

  • From $6,000

Travel & Destination

  • Travel fees are outlined in her packages rather than published.
  • She shoots across Sydney and throughout Australia and describes herself as always open to travel.

Turnaround Time

  • Typically four to six weeks, depending on the time of year.

What You Receive

  • Around 500 To 600 Fully Edited Images
  • An Online Gallery With A Print Lab Built In
  • A Second Shooter Option, Recommended For Weddings Over 150 Guests

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Contact

Website
samanthariles.com
Phone
0423 872 763
Based in
Sydney, New South Wales
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