Photographers Cairns

Photographers in the far north spend much of their year on weddings and elopements, from beach ceremonies at Palm Cove to rainforest settings near the Daintree. Several also cover birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and corporate functions, so ask early whether your kind of event is one they shoot.

Packages here start around $548 for a short elopement, with fuller wedding coverage from $1,500 and from $2,500 depending on hours.

Points worth comparing between photographers:

• Hours of coverage, and whether the package starts with preparations or at the ceremony.
• Travel to Port Douglas, the Daintree coast or the Tablelands, and whether a second shooter is available for larger days.
• Their approach on a harsh tropical afternoon: where they place a ceremony, and whether they suggest a later start for softer light.
• A wet-weather plan for wet-season dates, including covered spots they have used before near your venue.
• How many edited images you receive, how they are delivered and how long you wait for them.

Look at full galleries rather than highlight reels, ideally from a venue or beach like yours. If you also want moving pictures, compare videographers at the same time, since some studios offer both.