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About

Overview & Vibe

Nikki Russian Photography is a Melbourne and Yarra Valley wedding photographer based in the outer northern suburbs, with a candid, authentic and fun approach built for couples who love to party.

Style & Approach

Plenty of candid, documentary-style moments, gentle prompts for camera-shy couples, and a timeless, true-to-life edit with no desaturated greens.

Ideal For

Relaxed, fun-loving couples, alternative weddings and LGBTQ+ couples who want a photographer right in the middle of the dancefloor.

The Need-to-Knows

  • Coverage runs from $1,990 for 4 hours to $3,990 for 10 hours.
  • There is no limit on edited photos, usually 70 to 100 an hour.
  • Sneak peeks arrive in 1 to 3 days and the full gallery in 6 to 8 weeks.
  • A $900 retainer secures the date.

Standout Feature

Custom fine art albums with debossed linen or velvet covers, from $780.

Albums & Prints

  • The Mini — From $780. A 6 x 8 inch, 30-page fine art album of up to 50 photos, often ordered for parents.
  • The In-Between — From $880. An 8 x 10 inch, 30-page hardcover album of up to 60 photos.
  • The Standard — From $1,200. An 8 x 10 inch, 50-page album of up to 90 photos on thick archival paper.
  • Square Upgrade — $1,400. The In-Between upgraded to a 10 x 10 inch square book.

Appointment Policy

  • A free consultation by video, or in person in the northern suburbs, comes before booking.
  • A signed photo agreement and a $900 non-refundable retainer secure the date.
  • Emails are answered Tuesday to Thursday, within about a week.

Areas Serviced

  • Melbourne – Based in Melbourne's outer northern suburbs.
  • Yarra Valley – A Melbourne and Yarra Valley wedding photographer.
  • Regional Victoria – A travel fee of $50 to $120 may apply beyond 90 km or for multiple locations.

Booking & Deposit

  • $900 non-refundable deposit retainer

Hours of Coverage

  • 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours of coverage.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Lakes, lawns and garden paths beside the Yarra.
  • Fitzroy Gardens – Elm avenues and a historic cottage in East Melbourne.
  • St Kilda Pier – Bayside boardwalk views towards the city skyline.
  • Hosier Lane – Melbourne's famous street-art laneway.
  • Yarra Valley – Wineries and rolling hills an hour east of the city.

Photography Packages

  • Four Hours — $1,990. Ceremony, limited family portraits, newlywed portraits and a few reception moments in one location.
  • Six Hours — $2,500. Getting ready nearby, the ceremony, portraits and reception formalities in succession.
  • Eight Hours — $3,290. The most popular option, from getting ready through to dancefloor and party shots.
  • Ten Hours — $3,990. Full-day coverage from getting ready to the end of the reception, including night portraits.

Photography Style

  • candid
  • documentary
  • relaxed
  • timeless

Price Notes

  • 2026 wedding coverage runs from $1,990 for 4 hours to $3,990 for 10 hours.
  • Weddings from January to June 2027 are $120 more than the listed prices.
  • Quoted prices are honoured for one week after the first reply to an enquiry.
  • Unedited RAW files are not supplied.

Services Offered

  • Wedding Photography
  • Engagement Photography
  • LGBTQ+ Wedding Photography
  • Event And Party Photography
  • Fine Art Wedding Albums
  • Fine Art Prints

Starting Price

  • From $1,990

Travel & Destination

  • A $50 to $120 travel fee may apply for areas about 90 km from outer northern Melbourne or for multiple locations.

Turnaround Time

  • Sneak peeks arrive 1 to 3 days after the wedding, and the full gallery within 6 to 8 weeks.

What You Receive

  • Unlimited Edited Photos, Usually 70 To 100 An Hour
  • Individually Edited Images
  • Up To 60 Sneak Peeks Within 1 To 3 Days
  • Online Gallery With Web And High-Res Downloads
  • Wedding Day Timeline Planning
  • Discounted Engagement Session

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