Real Moments.
Wild Photographs.
Mid North Coast & Port Macquarie
Wedding Photographer
We curate your wedding day honestly without compromising on creativity.
Distinctly different and memorable, Mid North Coast and Port Macquarie wedding photographer Florent Vidal Photography’s images are bold and vibrant yet capture the intimacy of your wedding story.
With so many beautiful locations encompassing the Mid North Coast, such as Forster, Taree, Coffs Harbour and Pacific Palms, to name a few, a wedding at this beautiful part of NSW remains one of our favourite wedding destinations to capture.
The beautiful landscape of this region, stretching from the quaint town of Pacific Palms to the untouched Booti Booti National Park, is an excellent choice for couples who are after unique wedding ceremony locations like the Green Cathedral in Tiona, waterfront venues at Coffs Harbour or some of the most beautiful beach or rainforest wedding locations in Port Macquarie.
Private farms that dot the Mid North Coast provide an intimate and personal setting for couples who choose to celebrate their wedding on a family farm. The lyrical countryside is an amazing backdrop for wedding photographs.
We have captured weddings at farms in Belbora on the Mid North Coast and Upper Lansdowne on the Mid Coast, NSW, where couples turn their barn into a charming rustic setting.
We look forward to telling your story in this beautiful part of NSW.
Florent Vidal Photography’s years of experience allow us to anticipate each moment to spontaneously occur while capturing it with a creative eye.
Most of our couples tell us that they can feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. And believe it or not, we think that it’s great! Wedding photography is about showing your real emotions and your connection to each other.
More than ever, we appreciate the power of human connection. It’s always been our aim to give you not only beautiful wedding photos but, most importantly, meaningful photos.
We want to show your connection with your friends, family, and of course, with each other. The look, the touch, tears and laughter shared on your wedding day - these are the human facets that show connections between people.
We promise we will keep looking out for them in your love story
It’s your story that creates beautiful images.
Mid North Coast wedding photography questions answered.
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There are so many beautiful places to get married on the Mid North Coast, and what we love most is the incredible variety. You can have a rainforest wedding, a relaxed coastal celebration, a country wedding or simply get married somewhere that feels completely your own.
Some of our favourites include Green Cathedral at Tiona, Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat at Crescent Head and Smoky Cape Lighthouse at South West Rocks.
Green Cathedral is something pretty special. Set within the grounds of the Great Lakes region, the open-air chapel is surrounded by towering trees, creating a beautiful, peaceful setting for a ceremony. It feels wonderfully connected to nature and gives you a very different backdrop from a traditional wedding venue.
Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat is perfect if you love that relaxed, barefoot coastal feeling. Being surrounded by bushland and close to Crescent Head means you get the best of both worlds — a beautiful private setting for your celebration and some incredible coastal scenery for your photographs.
Smoky Cape Lighthouse at South West Rocks has that classic Australian coastal feeling, with the lighthouse, dramatic headland and ocean views creating an incredible setting for a wedding. It’s pretty special photographing weddings here, particularly when the afternoon light starts to soften.
And it doesn’t necessarily have to be a traditional wedding venue. The Mid North Coast is full of beautiful beaches, private properties and little hidden-away places that can make an incredible setting for your wedding.
We also love discovering new venues and private properties. Sometimes the most memorable weddings are the ones where we get to explore somewhere we've never photographed before!
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The best location depends on where you're getting married, the time of day and the season.
That’s why we always do some location spotting before your wedding. We’ll look at your venue and the surrounding area, consider where the light will be at different times of the day and work out where we can take you for beautiful photographs without spending half your wedding driving around.
And the Mid North Coast gives us so much to work with.
For coastal weddings, some of our all-time favourites include Little Bay Beach at Arakoon, Big Hill Beach at Crescent Head and Elizabeth Beach.
Each has its own personality, from rocky coastline and headlands to wide stretches of sand and beautiful ocean views.
If you're getting married around Port Macquarie, there are plenty of options too. Tacking Point Lighthouse is an obvious favourite, particularly for dramatic coastal photographs, while Flynns Beach gives you that beautiful classic beach setting.
We also love the historic surroundings of Roto House, especially when you want something a little different from the usual beach photographs.
And sometimes you don't need to go anywhere at all. If you're getting married at a private property surrounded by bush, farmland, rainforest or coastal scenery, your wedding venue may already be the perfect location.
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Port Macquarie is particularly spoiled when it comes to wedding photography locations. You have beaches, rocky headlands, rainforest, historic buildings and beautiful coastal walking tracks all within a relatively small area.
Tacking Point Lighthouse is one of our favourites for dramatic coastal photographs, especially when you can catch that beautiful afternoon light across the headland and ocean.
Flynns Beach is perfect if you're after something more relaxed and quintessentially Australian — sand, ocean, rocks and plenty of space to let you simply be yourselves.
And Roto House gives you something completely different, with its heritage character and beautiful surrounding grounds providing a lovely alternative to another beach photograph.
We'll consider your venue, your timeline and the light on your particular day before recommending where to go.
Sometimes the best photographs are found somewhere completely unexpected.
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The great thing about the Mid North Coast is that there really isn't a bad season for a wedding. The climate is generally pretty mild, and every season brings something different to your photographs.
Spring and autumn are particularly lovely if you're planning an outdoor wedding. The temperatures tend to be comfortable, making it much easier to spend time outside especially for outdoor ceremony and portraits. They're also beautiful seasons for beach weddings when you want that relaxed coastal feeling without the intensity of summer.
Summer is hard to beat if you're dreaming of a beach wedding. Long days, warm evenings and beautiful sunsets make it a favourite for coastal celebrations. The only thing to keep in mind is that popular beaches and holiday destinations can become very busy during school holidays, so your ceremony time and choice of location can make a big difference.
Winter can actually be a wonderful time for a Mid North Coast wedding too. The days are shorter, but winter often brings beautiful clear light and cooler temperatures that make outdoor photographs incredibly comfortable. If you're planning a lighthouse, headland or beach wedding, you may even find the cooler season gives you a little more breathing room around some of the busier locations.
Ultimately, we can work with the light, the weather and the landscape to make the most of whichever season you choose.
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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. -
Yes! 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!
Most couples tell us, "We're so awkward in front of the camera."
The good news? 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.
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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
“We just received the photos. Thank you so much they are fantastic! It has been like reliving the wedding. You capture the moment so perfectly. Working with you is such a pleasure, you make everything so easy. We really cannot thank you enough for the time and effort you put into our wedding and for the fantastic result. For all the rubbish that we went through on some things with the wedding, we have equally met some fantastic people and you are one of them. Your photographs are outstanding and the way you were so patient and helpful on the day, well, we are indebted to you. This was sooo important to me and you have exceeded my expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Arlene & Brett, Port Macquarie
“Hi guys, we just viewed the photos! Jesse and I would like to say a huge thank you for the stunning photography of our special day, the moments captured were phenomenal and we could not have picked a more passionate and talented photojournalists.
Thank you so much, Florent and Angel! We look forward to putting together our album!”
Melissa and Jesse, Green Cathedral, Tiona
“The allure of creative artistry drew us to Florent Vidal Photography, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. Florent beautifully captured the magnificence of Little Bay and the grandeur of the natural landscape that framed our wedding day. Equally, he conveyed the intimacy and significance of our special commitment with stunning authenticity.
Every image tells a story — both artistic and deeply personal. We are so grateful for his talent, professionalism, and creative vision. Highly recommended!”
Mel & Grant, Little Bay, South West Rocks
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