Wedding Photographers · Cairns / Port Douglas, Queensland · By appointment

MP Wedding Photography

About

Overview & Vibe

Michael Petersen photographs weddings from a base at Mareeba, on the Atherton Tableland behind Cairns, and works across the Tableland, Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. The pictures move easily between a rainforest deck, a country paddock ringed by gum trees and a beach at the end of the afternoon, which is a fair description of the range this corner of Far North Queensland asks a photographer to cover.

Style & Approach

He describes a style that combines photojournalistic and artistic approaches, aiming for candid, emotional moments alongside composed portraits. In practice that reads as unhurried coverage: the ceremony as it happens, groups arranged without fuss, and quiet detail frames in between.

Ideal For

Couples marrying anywhere between the Tableland and the coast who want one photographer for the whole arc of the day, and who like the idea of a photographer who lives in the region rather than travelling in for it. The three collections scale from a short elopement to a full day, so a small ceremony is served as deliberately as a large one.

The Need-to-Knows

Collections run from $1,200 for two to three hours to $3,800 for up to ten hours, and every collection includes professional editing, travel within the region and a private online gallery. Edited photographs typically arrive within four to six weeks. A free consultation is offered before booking, in person or online, and destination work within Australia and overseas is available on request.

Standout Feature

The prices are published in full and then described as negotiable, which is unusual and useful: the figures give a couple somewhere to start rather than a form to fill in.

Albums & Prints

Prints and albums included within package options

Appointment Policy

Free consultation offered before booking, in person or virtually
Booking by phone or contact form, followed by a consultation

Areas Serviced

Cairns, Mareeba, Port Douglas, Atherton and surrounding areas
Destination weddings within Australia and internationally

Hours of Coverage

2 to 10 hours of coverage.

Nearby Landmarks

Atherton Tableland
Port Douglas beaches and rainforest
Palm Cove
Mareeba district countryside

Photography Packages

Intimate Collection, two to three hours of continuous coverage
Classic Collection, four to five hours of photography
Signature Collection, up to ten hours of full-day coverage

Photography Style

documentary
candid
natural
timeless
relaxed

Price Notes

All prices are described as negotiable
Every collection includes professional editing, travel within the region and a private online gallery
Custom quotes given according to coverage duration, location and requirements

Services Offered

Wedding photography
Destination wedding photography
Pre-wedding consultation

Starting Price

From $1,200

Turnaround Time

Within four to six weeks after the wedding day