Real Moments.
Wild Photographs.
Central Coast
Wedding Photographer
Distinctly different and memorable, Central Coast wedding photographer Florent Vidal Photography’s images go beyond beautiful.
We will curate your wedding story honestly without compromising on creativity.
With Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Parks at its doorstep, adding to its many beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and lush hinterland, a Central Coast wedding remains one of our favourites to capture.
The coastal town of Gosford is an excellent choice for couples who are sun and adventure seekers, yet still want a city feel for their wedding day. Whilst Terrigal retains its seaside village charm, couples will appreciate the array of first-class country or beach-style venues.
And for couples who are after something truly breathtaking, a wedding at the Norah Head Lighthouse will leave you breathless!
Couples seeking authentic rustic venues will love the acreages, farms and private garden estates that adorn the Central Coast. Set in the coast's hinterland, couples would love the feeling of seclusion and intimacy while having their wedding under the stars. Most venues provide on-site accommodation that allows couples and their guests to have all their wedding happenings on one site.
Just an hour or so north of Sydney, it’s no wonder that couples keep falling in love with this coastal town for their wedding or elopement.
We don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera!
We hear this all the time from couples, and unless we are professional models, most people feel camera-conscious.
The couples that you see in our portfolio are real people. They were the same couples who told us that they don’t like to spend their wedding day posing. And we say to them, "That’s great!”
Your wedding is about spending time with each other, celebrating with family and friends.
We will guide you but not direct the course of your day. We will respect your space and allow you to feel the nerves, the laughter and tears! We always say that it’s your story that allows us to create beautiful images.
All you have to do is to be present in the moment, and this will give us beautiful and meaningful photographs.
Central Coast wedding photography questions answered.
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There are so many beautiful places to get married on the Central Coast that choosing a favourite is pretty difficult! The Central Coast has such a great mix of coastal, country, garden and private-property weddings that we’re always excited to photograph somewhere new and find the places that make that particular venue special.
Some of our favourites are Avoca Beach House, Glenworth Valley and Gracelands, each offering something completely different.
Avoca Beach House is all about that relaxed coastal feeling, with the beach and ocean providing an incredible backdrop for wedding photography. It’s the kind of place where you can have beautiful portraits without your wedding feeling overly formal.
Glenworth Valley is something completely different. Surrounded by rolling countryside, horses and plenty of space, it has that wonderful country-wedding atmosphere while still being relatively close to the coast. There are so many opportunities for photographs around the property, including the horses and buffalo — and the landscape changes beautifully throughout the day.
Gracelands has that classic Central Coast feel, with beautiful gardens and plenty of space to celebrate. It gives you the feeling of getting away from it all, while still having a really relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Kantara House brings together beautiful gardens, lush greenery, rainforest, vineyard and rural paddocks, along with the gorgeous Charlotte Chapel. From a photography perspective, we love the variety — you can have your ceremony in the chapel and then explore different parts of the property for portraits without needing to travel anywhere.
For something with a more rural, tucked-away feel, we also love Yarramalong Valley Farm Stay and Bidja Estate. Both offer that feeling of escaping into the countryside, with beautiful natural surroundings and plenty of space to slow down and enjoy your wedding. Yarramalong Valley Farm Stay is particularly special for its peaceful valley setting and expansive rural views, while Bidja Estate has that intimate, private-property feeling that works beautifully for relaxed country weddings.
And honestly, we love discovering new venues too. Check out our article where we list all our favourite wedding venues and we keep adding new ones!
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This is a tricky one because the answer really depends on your venue, the time of day and the season.
That’s why we don’t simply give every couple the same list of locations. Some places may work amazing at sunset while others would be better if your photos are earlier in the day.
We like to do some location spotting and plan your photography around your actual wedding day, so we can recommend places that will work with the light and your timeline.
For many of the country venues, you won’t need to go anywhere at all. The venue itself becomes part of your wedding story.
At Glenworth Valley, for example, you have the horses, buffalo, paddocks and beautiful countryside right there.
At places such as Yarramalong Valley Farm Stay and Ravensdale Retreat, you can take advantage of those incredible mountain views towards the Watagan Mountains.
For coastal weddings, we love places such as Long Jetty, the rocky coastline around Avoca Beach, and Pearl Beach.
Putty Beach is a particular favourite for sunset — especially when the light starts to soften and the rocks and ocean take on that beautiful warm glow.
The important thing is not necessarily finding the most famous Central Coast photo location. It’s finding the right location for your wedding, your timeline and the light.
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There is no bad time thanks for the beautiful climate but winter can be a bit chilly inland and with the shorter winter days, a place surrounded by mountain can get dark very quickly. Having said that fire pit are fun and so romantic!
Spring and Autumn always work well in mountain setting and if you have a beach ceremony, it is also nicer when it is not too hot.
Summer is always beautiful especially when you’re chasing those long, warm evenings and beautiful sunsets.Just keep in mind that some of the more popular beach and coastal locations can be particularly busy during the school holidays, so it’s worth considering that when planning your wedding.
Winter has its own charm too. It can be a little chilly inland, and the shorter days mean that mountain and valley locations can lose the light surprisingly quickly. But there’s something pretty magical about a winter wedding with a fire pit, blankets and everyone gathered together. From a photography perspective, it can make for some incredibly cosy and atmospheric moments.
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Our approach is candid and photojournalistic, which means we spend most of the day quietly observing and capturing moments as they naturally unfold. Rather than interrupting the day with constant directions, we allow your story to happen and we want you to enjoy spend time with your family, hug your friends, enjoy your reception, and celebrate!
We provide gentle guidance when needed, but we never overpose or force awkward positions. -
"We're so awkward in front of the camera."
It's probably the sentence we hear more than any other.
The good news? Almost every couple says this before their wedding day—and all the photos you see here on our website, is couples just like you!
We believe the best wedding photographs are created by genuine moments, real emotions, and allowing you to simply enjoy your wedding day.
Although most of your day is photographed candidly, there are moments when a little guidance helps.
During your couple's portrait session, we'll gently lead you into beautiful light and scenic locations, then encourage you to simply spend time together. simple interactions create photographs that feel authentic because they are authentic.
Rather than asking you to hold uncomfortable poses, we create opportunities for you enjoy each other and your loved ones.
And have a look on our website. All the couples that you see here are from REAL WEDDINGS, so they are just couples like you who also had the same worries.We know that it is very common for wedding photographers to present styled shoots as their wedding portfolios.
Styled shoots are done under conditions that the photographer fully controls: professional models, no time constraint, no stress, no change of weather and a lot of take 2s!
Unfortunately, they do not accurately represent the ability of the photographer to work in real-life situations or the quality and style of photographs that will be delivered to a client.We are proud that all the photographs you see on our portfolio were taken from real weddings with couples just like you. So what you see is what you get. We will help you relaxed, and all you have to do is live in the moment. Then we can create MAGIC together!
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It will be our pleasure to capture your wedding day! To check our availability please fill in the contact form. Peak wedding dates are usually booked out a year in advance.
To secure your wedding date, we will send you your wedding contract, and we require a booking fee of $950.
Once everything is confirmed, your date is officially reserved, and we can start planning your wedding photography together.
Client Reviews - Love Letters from our Couples
“What an honour to have you at our wedding. You guys truly go above and beyond our expectations. You made us laugh and have fun! I will never forget the passion and love that you place into your work.”
Jessica & Tom, Yarramalong Valley Farm Stay
“Hi Florent,
We are midway through our honeymoon.. And I am SO excited to see our wedding photos! They are amazing! You've captured all of the emotions of the day (although it looks like we were laughing the whole time. Haha).
Thank you so much for the fabulous photos.”
Thavone & Adam, Bells at Killcare
“Extremely happy to recommend Florent. From the get go, he was super easy to deal with and I was confident from his portfolio of work that we'd chosen the right photographer for us and we weren't disappointed! We were blown away with how many photos we received, especially as we had no idea he was there!!! The hardest part is choosing which to print and display as there are so many great photos to choose from. Thank you Florent, we are SO happy!”
Catherine & Steve, Kantara House, Green Point
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear about your wedding! To check our availability and to receive our wedding collections, please fill in the form or alternatively, call 0405 666 260 or email info@fvidalphotography.com.au