Wedding Photographers · Wollongong / Illawarra, New South Wales · By appointment

Sarah van Treel

About

Overview & Vibe

Sarah van Treel is a Wollongong-based photographer covering intimate weddings and elopements across Sydney, Wollongong, the South Coast and the Southern Highlands. She fell in love with the genre after eloping on a beach herself, and now shoots every wedding personally, pairing digital images with 35mm film developed and scanned by an Australian lab.

Style & Approach

Her photography is honest and carefree with a romantic, cinematic touch, shot mostly in a guided documentary style that captures authentic moments as they unfold. Editing leans true to colour with a moody, nostalgic feel, film-inspired grain, and plenty of black and white frames, with only temporary blemishes retouched.

Ideal For

Couples who want connection over perfection: a small guest list, a relaxed pace, and a day built around genuine emotion rather than a tightly staged schedule. She works equally well with a full ceremony and reception or a no-guests registry elopement, and welcomes dogs on location.

The Need-to-Knows

The Intimate Wedding collection starts from $3,850 for full-day coverage of up to fifty guests, and the Elopement / Micro Wedding collection starts from $2,750 for half-day coverage of up to twenty guests; both include digital and 35mm film images and a private online gallery. A signed contract and non-refundable booking fee secure the date, sneak peeks arrive within 72 hours, and the full gallery follows within four to twelve weeks.

Standout Feature

Every wedding is shot on both digital and 35mm film, developed and scanned by an Australian pro lab, giving couples a curated set of analogue frames alongside the digital gallery.

Albums & Prints

Fine Art Album — price on enquiry (add-on). Handcrafted in Australia with custom cover options and page designs.

Appointment Policy

Enquire through the contact form; expect a response within 48 hours to confirm availability, followed by a video chat to go over the day. A signed contract and non-refundable booking fee secure the date, and a personalised questionnaire follows once booked.

Areas Serviced

A Wollongong-based photographer covering Sydney, Wollongong, the South Coast and the Southern Highlands.

Booking & Deposit

A 20% non-refundable booking fee secures the date, with the remaining balance due 4 weeks before the wedding.

Hours of Coverage

Full-day coverage on the Intimate Wedding collection, or half-day coverage on the Elopement / Micro Wedding collection; exact hour counts are not published, and additional hours can be added by the hour.

Nearby Landmarks

Sea Cliff Bridge
Wollongong Head Lighthouse and Flagstaff Point
Mount Keira Lookout
Nan Tien Temple
Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops

Photography Packages

Intimate Wedding — from $3,850. Full-day coverage for up to 50 guests, with timeline assistance, 300+ digital and 35mm film images, a sneak peek within 72 hours, and a private online gallery.
Elopement / Micro Wedding — from $2,750. Half-day coverage for up to 20 guests, with timeline assistance, 150+ digital and 35mm film images, a sneak peek within 72 hours, and a private online gallery.
Couple Session — from $950. A one-hour session with a location guide, an outfit guide, 50+ digital and 35mm film images, and a private online gallery delivered within two weeks.

Photography Style

honest and carefree
romantic and cinematic
guided documentary
candid
moody and nostalgic

Price Notes

Packages include a mix of digital and 35mm film images with a private online gallery, and can be extended with additional hours, Polaroids, or a fine art album.

Services Offered

Intimate Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Couple And Engagement Session Photography
Analogue 35mm Film Photography

Starting Price

From $2,750

Turnaround Time

A sneak peek is delivered within 72 hours, with the full gallery delivered within 4 to 12 weeks depending on how many hours are booked and how many images are captured.