There’s something magical about looking back at wedding photos that truly take your breath away.
The way the sun filters through the trees. The texture of a gown brushing through the grass. The laughter, the light, the love.
As a wedding photographer in Tasmania, I’ve had the privilege of capturing hundreds of these moments for couples across our beautiful island.
And I’ve learned that stunning wedding photography isn’t about perfection.
It’s about connection. It’s about natural beauty. It’s about knowing how to work with light, texture and love.
I’ve explained below how to take stunning wedding photos.
Using imperfections beauty as much as you can
Many of my couples choose to marry at private family-owned properties.
Often, their first concern is making everything “photo perfect” – mowed lawns, pruned hedges, swept paths. That kind of thing.
While these touches certainly help, some of the most memorable images I’ve captured have come from raw, organic surroundings.
Long grass blowing gently in the breeze. The towering beauty of native Tasmanian trees. The warmth and texture of aged woodlands and rustic elements.
These natural features offer a rich, romantic backdrop that’s hard to beat.
Of course, for those who love a cleaner, more structured setting, Tasmania delivers on that too. Locations like the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart or City Park in Launceston offer beautifully maintained grounds that still provide warmth, softness, and variety.
Light is your secret ingredient
One of the most overlooked yet powerful elements of stunning wedding photography is light.
Whether it’s the golden haze of sunset or the gentle overcast glow of a cloudy day, lighting can make or break a shot.
With years of experience photographing weddings in all kinds of conditions, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for how light interacts with landscapes, fabrics and faces.
The way a bride’s veil catches the sunlight. The soft shadows in a groom’s smile. The amber tones of a late-afternoon ceremony under the trees.
They’re small details. But these are the visual stories that linger in people’s hearts long after the day is over.
Texture to add depth and emotion
Texture plays an equally vital role in photography.
A gown trailing through wildflowers. Hands entwined against the rough bark of a tree. Bare feet on timber decking or nestled in grass.
These small moments, captured thoughtfully, help convey the feeling of the day.
Tasmania offers an abundance of textural landscapes. Just think rugged coastlines, rolling fields, misty forests. These add layers of mood and emotion to wedding galleries.
My job is to find the details that others might miss and bring them to life in a way that’s authentic and timeless.
Let’s create something beautiful together
If you’re planning a wedding in Tasmania (whether it’s on your family property or in a stunning local park), I’d love to help you capture it beautifully.
At Linda Pasfield Wedding Photography, we bring a calm, experienced eye to every wedding, with a passion for storytelling through light, texture and natural emotion.
Reach out today, and let’s talk about how we can make your special day last forever through stunning, heartfelt photography.