Documentary‑Style Wedding Photography and Gentle Maternity Sessions - that look like you
As a Sydney‑based wedding and maternity photographer, I create film‑inspired, documentary‑style images across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Central Coast. After immigrating to Australia over 20 years ago, I balanced my career as a solicitor with my passion for photography. My quiet, observant approach suits camera‑shy and non‑traditional couples, capturing the in‑between moments—the touch before a laugh or the pause before a promise. With sessions offered in both Japanese and English, I deliver a calm, slow‑paced experience without forced poses or pressure.
You just need someone who sees you — and knows how to make you feel at ease.
Let’s capture your day the way it actually felt.
NOSTALGIA, CINEMA AND LONG LASTING MEMORIES
はじめまして (nice to meet you). Got questions? Feel free to reach out.
Nao is a candid wedding photographer based in Sydney, offering documentary‑style photography for weddings, elopements, couples and families across the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and throughout Australia. Bilingual in Japanese and English, she creates relaxed, deeply personal experiences for introverted, camera‑shy and non‑traditional clients who want timeless photos without the pressure of posing. She specialises in wedding, maternity, newborn, couples and family photography, serving Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Hunter Valley.” This repeats key service areas and emphasises your bilingual advantage.
Hi, I’m Nao — a Japanese photographer in Sydney capturing love, motherhood and life’s quiet moments.
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Explore my work: Weddings, Couples & Engagements, Families, Maternity and Newborn sessions. Click any gallery to view photos, or reach out for a no‑obligation chat.
From our first message to your final gallery, I offer a calm, personal and pressure‑free process. I reply thoughtfully because the way we begin shapes how you’ll feel in front of the camera. On your wedding day, I move quietly, giving gentle direction when needed and stepping back to let moments unfold. You won’t be posed—you’ll be witnessed. My goal is to create a safe space so you can forget the lens and enjoy genuine, film‑inspired moments. This is the experience: gentle guidance, honest connection and Sydney wedding photography that feels safe.
The Experience — Gentle Guidance, Honest Connection, Sydney Wedding Photography That Feels Safe
Your proposal should feel natural, not staged. I’ll quietly help you plan the timing, light and location so the moment is unforgettable. With a calm, Japanese‑inspired approach, I photograph from a discreet distance, allowing emotions to unfold organically. Sydney proposal sessions start at $340 for a one‑hour shoot with 10 film‑inspired, hand‑edited images. Need more time or portraits around the city? Custom packages are available. Every proposal is unique, but the goal is always to preserve the moment before everything changes.
Engagement & Surprise Proposal Photography in Sydney — Quiet Planning, Real Emotion
My Sydney maternity photography honours the in‑between stage before you become someone new. I work slowly and quietly, letting you breathe, move and forget the camera. Guided by a Japanese sensibility, each session is patient, observant and gentle—ideal for camera‑shy parents‑to‑be. Packages start from $340 to $740 with custom options available. Contact me for more details.
MATERNITY Photography Package
Wedding Photography Package
Not every couple wants a big, traditional wedding. Some love stories are best told simply—honest, relaxed and focused on what matters. My wedding coverage starts at $3,090 for up to six hours. For full‑day coverage, decide whether you’d like getting‑ready photos or just the ceremony; I can help you choose the right package. I’m currently running a promotion—ask for details! My pricing is all‑inclusive with no hidden extras so you can focus on your day. I also accept last‑minute bookings when available. All packages are customisable; reach out for a chat about simple, all‑inclusive pricing. If it's a smaller wedding or an elopement, that's a different package. Elopement can be in the city! or one off the beautiful beaches in Sydney like Maroubra or Blue Mountains.
Creating memories that last a lifetime—let’s work together to preserve your story in beautiful, film‑inspired images.
Sydney Wedding & Maternity Photography Packages
No confusing packages. No surprise costs. Just one clear option that includes everything you need — and nothing you don’t. I also take last-minute bookings when I can. EVERYTHING is customisable. Please feel free to reach out for a chat.