Sunshine Coast Family & Wedding Photographer
Photography That Celebrates Your Life's Best Moments
Hi there! I’m Lou O’Brien, a professional photographer based on the stunning Sunshine Coast, Queensland. I specialise in capturing life’s most cherished moments - whether it’s the magic of your wedding day or the love and laughter of a family portrait session.
Here on the blog, you’ll find a treasure trove of helpful tips and inspiration. From wedding planning advice and handy links to preparing for your family photoshoot, I’ve got you covered. You’ll also discover spotlights on amazing local businesses and plenty more to make your journey unforgettable.
So grab a cuppa, have a scroll!
CAPTURE THE MEMORIES
Once you’ve choose your wedding date & booked your venue, one of the next big decisions you’ll make for your wedding is choosing the right photographer (& videographer) for you. When booking a professional wedding photographer you’re not only going to receive beautiful images you’ll cherish for years to come, you’re also hiring someone who will compliment your day and make it even more memorable.
SAVE THE DATE; WHERE & WHEN YOU SHOULD GET MARRIED?
From hinterland to beach, the Sunshine Coast is home to some of the most breathtaking all-inclusive wedding venues in Queensland. Whether you’re dreaming of a seaside ceremony in Mooloolaba or a reception underneath the Glasshouse Mountains, there’s something here for every bridal couple! The choices are endless and the locations are stunning, keep on reading for all the information you need on deciding when and where to host your special day!
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR WEDDING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.
Your helpful guide to planning a wedding. Not sure where to start with planning your Sunshine Coast Wedding? This 10-part wedding series will set you on the right path. You’ll learn everything from setting your Wedding Budget to choosing your Bridal Party.
ELOPE TO SUNSHINE COAST IN 2021
Has Coronavirus got you down? Has it made planning your wedding a nightmare? With Covid-19 restrictions changing all the time it can make planning your wedding in 2021 a bit tricky. If you have your heart set on a 2021 wedding, there is one sure way to make sure your wedding will go ahead, and that’s to plan an elopement.
JACARANDA TREE WEDDING
If you’re planning your wedding and love the great outdoors, October is the perfect time to add some colour from Mother Nature with her beautiful blossuming Jacaranda Trees. For two months, Gympie’s streetscape is awash in a stunning purple hue.
ELOPE IN 2020
Eloping is the new black. This year has seen alot of weddings cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 and in turn, this has seen a rise of elopements in 2020.
GET YOUR PHOTOS PRINTED
It only makes sense, if you hired a professional photographer, you should get your images printed professionally. I’m a big believer in having a tangible product after a photo shoot. Whether it be your much anticipated wedding, the arrival of your beautiful baby, or updating your precious family photos. Printed photos are the best way to view your images.
THE PERFECT ELOPEMENT
There’s a reason why couples choose to elope to Secrets on the Lake and that’s because it’s the perfect romantic escape.
Secrets on the Lake is a luxury treehouse retreat hidden in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, nestled the beautiful rainforest and Lake Baroon.
This beautiful boutique resort is like no other in Australia. When you enter the grounds you can feel a change in the air, it’s just magical.
VOTED #1 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To all my amazing brides & grooms who voted for me to win Sunshine Coast's #1 Wedding Photographer in the 2020 Brides Choice Awards.
MOOLOOLABA WEDDINGS SPOTLIGHT
Channel Nine’s Today Show weatherman Tim Davies visited Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast recently to highlight how amazing our region is for weddings. Mooloolaba was in top form that beautiful Autumn morning.
Contact me for more information about wedding photography for your Mooloolaba Wedding.
MY TOP 10 WEDDING MOVIES
I think I was destined to become a wedding photographer. Afterall, I love Rom-Coms, they’re my go-to movies when I need a pick me up. I love the idea of love & romance, and a movie that mixes this with comedy is a winner for me. Here’s my top 10 Wedding rom-com movies.
CALLING ALL 2020 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
High School seniors this year have missed out on so many things. For a monumental year that was supposed to be full lasting memories, it’s now been replaced with a string of cancellations. due to Coronavirus. That’s why I think it’s important to find different ways to commemorate, & find joy in other kinds of experiences, such as the High School Senior Lookbook photography session.
NOW YOU CAN HAVE THE WEDDING YOU WANT IN COVID TIMES
Elopements are easy, stress-free and romantic. Not to mention, also a lot cheaper. Picture just the two of you running away together to get hitched at Sunshine Coast hinterlands most iconic wedding destination, Secrets on the Lake, Montville.
COVID-19 WEDDING
Coronavirus wasn’t in your plans. Your plans consisted of happy times with your family and friends. Finding an amazing venue to host your love ones, choosing the perfect dress and suit, spending time with your bridal party on buck’s and hen’s nights, taste-testing cakes and the reception menu and planning a great big party! But that’s all changed now. Your plans aren’t your own to choose freely.
TOP 50 SUNSHINE COAST WEDDING VENUES
The Sunshine Coast boasts so many amazing options for your wedding venue, the difficulty is figuring out which location is the right one for your special day. With stunning beaches from Noosa to Caloundra and on to Bribie Island. Green rolling hills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Incredible golf courses with kangaroos roaming free. There is sure to be a Sunshine Coast wedding venue perfect for your wedding day.