Wedding Photographer Margaret River and Yallingup | Nathan Sixsmith Photography
Margaret River and Yallingup Wedding Photographer
The Margaret River region is one of the most sought after wedding and elopement destinations in Western Australia, and it's not hard to see why.
Rolling vineyards, towering karri forests, dramatic coastline and world class venues make this corner of the South West a truly special place to get married or elope. Whether you're dreaming of a winery wedding on Caves Road, an intimate elopement overlooking the vines in Yallingup, or a full day celebration with all your favourite people, the Margaret River region delivers.
I'm based in Bunbury, just over an hour away, and I travel to the region regularly for weddings and elopements. I've photographed weddings at some of the area's most stunning venues including Swings and Roundabouts in Yallingup and Premalaya, and I know the light, the locations and the venues well. If you're planning something smaller, I also offer dedicated elopement and micro wedding packages, ideal for the Margaret River region's coastline, forests and vineyards.
My approach is natural and relaxed. No stiff poses, no awkward directions. Just genuine moments, beautiful light and photos you'll love looking back on for the rest of your lives. I'll help with your timeline, keep the day running smoothly and make sure you both feel completely at ease from start to finish.Travel to Margaret River and Yallingup is included at no additional cost.
Where permitted, I also use a drone to capture aerial photos of your wedding venue and surrounds. The rolling vineyards, karri forests and dramatic coastline of the Margaret River region are particularly spectacular from above. Drone use is subject to CASA regulations, location restrictions and property owner approval.
I've been recognised as a Top 10 Wedding Photographer in Western Australia at the Wedding Industry Awards four years running (2022 to 2025), named #2 Highly Commended at the 2026 Wedding Industry Awards WA, and hold an Easy Weddings 5-Star Supplier rating for 2026.
If you're planning a wedding or elopement in the Margaret River region or Yallingup and you're looking for a photographer, I'd love to hear about your day. Get in touch and let's talk.
Margaret River and Yallingup Wedding Venues
The Margaret River region is home to some of Australia's most beautiful wedding venues. Here are some of the venues I'm available to shoot at:
Winery Venues
Swings and Roundabouts is one of the South West's most loved winery wedding venues, set among vineyards and gum trees on the iconic Caves Road in Yallingup. Rustic, relaxed and entirely romantic, with a dedicated events team and kitchen. Read about Katrina and Liam's and Adrienne and Aaron's weddings at Swings and Roundabouts. Leeuwin Estate is one of Australia's most celebrated wineries, offering a stunning outdoor stage and gardens that have hosted world class concerts and weddings for decades. Voyager Estate is a premium Cape Dutch-style estate in Margaret River with manicured rose gardens, a grand homestead and multiple ceremony and reception spaces. Watershed Premium Wines offers sweeping valley views over the Margaret River wine region, with a modern cellar door and function space accommodating up to 200 guests. Arimia Estate is a boutique organic winery and olive grove in Wilyabrup offering an intimate, relaxed setting for small weddings and elopements. Xanadu Wines is one of Margaret River's iconic wineries offering elegant function spaces, beautiful gardens and award-winning wines. Aravina Estate in Yallingup is a stunning family-owned winery and restaurant with lush gardens, a swimming pool, a waterfall and a dedicated wedding pavilion. Cherubino Wines offers an intimate winery experience in the heart of the Margaret River wine region.
Boutique and Unique Venues
Premalaya in Yallingup is a stunning retreat venue set on 28 acres of Yallingup bushland, offering a completely private and intimate setting for elopements and small weddings. Read about Sarah and Aimee's wedding at Premalaya. Solitaire Homestead is a charming rural property near Dunsborough on the way to Yallingup, offering a relaxed, private setting for intimate weddings and celebrations.
Hotel and Coastal Venues
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup is a historic hotel set in beautiful gardens near the renowned Ngilgi Cave, offering ceremony and reception spaces with a timeless, romantic atmosphere. Eagle Bay Brewing Co in Eagle Bay is a relaxed craft brewery and restaurant with stunning ocean views, an open-air deck and a laid-back coastal vibe that suits couples wanting something informal and fun. Meelup Farmhouse near Dunsborough is a beautiful rustic farmhouse venue set on a working farm, offering an intimate and private setting with sweeping rural views just minutes from the coast. Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is a 5-star beachfront resort nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay near Dunsborough, set amongst 30 acres of native gardens. With beachfront ceremony options, a garden amphitheatre, elegant indoor spaces and 5-star accommodation for guests, it's one of the most complete and luxurious wedding destinations in the Margaret River region.
Nature and Eco Venues
RAC Margaret River Nature Park is set amidst the Wooditjup National Park surrounded by giant Jarrah and Marri trees, offering a stunning natural setting for destination weddings. With exclusive use of the entire park, accommodation for up to 140 guests and venues including the historic Wharncliffe Mill barn and a natural amphitheatre, it's a truly unique and memorable option. Eight Willows Retreat is an all-in-one wedding destination set on 75 acres of bushland, lakes and parkland in Metricup, just 15 to 20 minutes from Margaret River, Busselton or Dunsborough. With multiple ceremony locations including a Bush Chapel, lakeside Gazebo and Willow Tree setting, a modern lakeside function centre and accommodation for up to 136 guests, it offers everything a couple needs in one stunning location. Brookhampton Road Farm in Kirup is a charming rural property offering a beautiful natural setting for relaxed country weddings in the heart of the South West.
Premium Winery Venues
Wills Domain sits atop 60 hectares of rolling hills in the Gunyulgup Valley in Yallingup, offering panoramic vineyard views and award-winning food and wine. Recognised as WA Good Food Guide Regional Restaurant of the Year multiple times, it's one of the most prestigious and beautiful wedding settings in the Margaret River region.
Travel Policy
Margaret River and Yallingup are within my standard coverage area and there is no travel fee for couples getting married there.
Explore Nearby Areas
Looking for a photographer in a specific part of the South West? Here are some of the nearby areas I also cover:
Busselton and Geographe Bay | Bunbury | South West WA | Elopement & Micro Wedding
Planning Your Margaret River or Yallingup Wedding?
If you'd like to know more about my wedding photography packages and availability, head to my pricing page or check out the FAQ. When you're ready, get in touch and tell me about your day.
Providing wedding photography services across Margaret River, Yallingup, Cowaramup, Wilyabrup, Dunsborough, Busselton, Augusta and the surrounding Margaret River wine region.