Top 5 Melbourne Beach Wedding Photography Locations


Melbourne has many beautiful locations that couples can choose when it comes to beach weddings. As a Melbourne wedding photographer, I love photographing along the beach close to sunset. That is when the sunlight is at its most flattering. Here are some other tips that you might find invaluable for your Melbourne Beach Wedding Photography.

  • Tip 1: The Weather

If sand between your toes, an ocean breeze and crashing waves as your background sounds like the perfect wedding location, I totally agree. However, remember to keep the weather in mind. 

We can’t plan on what nature is going to do on any given day. In a few seconds, that sunshine and gentle ocean breeze could, in fact, end up being overcast (or worse, it rains) with gusts of wind blowing. 

If you have worries about the windy weather, choosing a location with cliffs could be the answer. They create a natural wind block for you with more photo opportunities. 

  • Tip Two: Wedding Shoes

There is also the matter of your wedding shoes to consider. You should keep in mind that it may be easier to take off your shoes to walk along the beach for your photos. If you would rather keep your heels on, there are alternatives.

For example, you could choose a location that has views where you can safely stand on a hard surface close to the view. That way, your shoes stay on while you take your gorgeous wedding photos.

  • Tip Three: Your Wedding Dress

When working with your photographer to choose a location, make sure you know it is an easy walk to get to the area. You don’t want to risk getting your beautiful gown dirty before the actual portrait session.

  • Tip Four: Top 5 Melbourne Beach Wedding Photography Locations

Now that we’ve got those out of the way, it’s time to choose the actual beach location for your Melbourne wedding. As I said earlier, there are many attractive options. I especially love the ones below for their fantastic views and dreamy photos they create. So here are five of the best beaches of Melbourne or close to where you can have the beach portraits of your dreams!


- Barwon Heads - Thirteenth Beach Rd (My Favourite)

- Finders - Tea Tree Track (My top choice) 

- Port Melbourne Beach - Port Melbourne

- Half Moon Bay Beach - Sandringham

- Koonya Ocean Beach - Blairgowrie


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