Rhiannan Nye photography
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elopement & intimate wedding Photographer
helping couples create one-of a-kind, bucket-list wedding days grounded in nature.
capturing love stories in australia & new zealand
Because to you, a "normal" wedding day doesn't feel quite right.
Maybe you can’t imagine standing in front of a big crowd, or being the centre of attention all day.
The idea of a strict timeline doesn’t excite you, and you want the freedom to move at your own pace.
Or perhaps it’s something quieter —
a feeling that the usual way of doing things just isn’t you.
Deep down, you’re craving a day that feels more intentional.
More present. More connected. More personal.
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You can choose a different wedding experience
Whether it's a bucket list location or somewhere you've been before that's deeply personal - you don't need to be restricted to a venue in a set location to elope.
It can be just the two of you or your closest family and friends. Your wedding - your rules.
Grounded in nature
0-30 guests
An intimate ceremony or a long weekend affair - there's no right or wrong way to design your dream elopement.
Just a ceremony or multiple days
Eloping isn’t about less. It’s about doing more of what matters, your way. Elopements can free up budget for experiences, travel, or meaningful extras rather than just paying for numbers and logistics.
Heart-led experiences
Wear the beautiful dress, get your hair and makeup done, rent out that dream airbnb, book that helicopter ride to your iconic mountaintop view for your vows. Budget for the things that matter, experiences that make your heart skip a beat.
Wear the dress!
I help couples who seek a wedding day deeply grounded in nature and experience.
Together, we'll build a plan that mirrors what matters most to you, whether that’s an intimate elopement, a slow and meaningful all day timeline, or a custom weekend full of bucketlist experiences.
No idea is too bold, too simple, or too outside the box.
I'm not just your wedding photographer...
Your unique experience working with me;
Whether you have it all figured out or no idea which way to turn - during an initial discovery call we'll start to drill down into what your dream wedding day could look like based on your values, location preferences and how long you want your wedding day to go for
Elope simply, or boldly - the choice is always yours.
Elopement planning support
I approach elopements and intimate weddings with a cinematic style, so the experience we've planned together tells a beautiful story in your final wedding gallery.
Cinematic storytelling galleries and videos
Leave the location scouting to me! As an avid outdoor hiker, mountain biker and trail runner - I know plenty of incredible locations around our beautiful South East Queensland that would make for a dream elopement location. Or if we're travelling to wider Australia or New Zealand, i'll get there early to prepare the best locations for you.
Outdoor enthusiast
All couples are welcome in my inbox and in front of my lens.
All couples welcome here
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learn more about me
I'm an elopement and intimate wedding photographer based on the Gold Coast and across South East Queensland.
I help empower couples to break free of rigid industry traditions by encouraging real human connection and creating a safe, unhurried space where your love (any love) can simply be itself.
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
I'M Rhiannan
Hey There,
How this works
Say hello through my contact form. I'd love to hear where you're at in planning your unconventional wedding day.
Next we'll get to work planning your one-of-a-kind wedding day. A day that consists of locations, activities and moments that feel meaningful to you.
Your dream day arrives, and you get to have the most wonderful day, living each moment of your planned day with presence and excitement. I'll be there with you along the way to ensure it's documented so you can remember how it felt, forever. You did it!
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Introduce yourself
We plan your dream experience
Relax and enjoy your one-of-a-kind wedding day
from 'hello' to 'I do'...
- Chloe + Dom
We are completely blown away by the photos, not only the special moments we remember, but also the beautiful candid shots we didn’t even realise she captured. Having Rhi photograph our special day was one of the best decisions we made. We feel so lucky, and we couldn’t believe how quickly we received our photos!
Rhi’s energy, creativity, and calming presence made everything feel effortless
- Maddi + Joel
Rhiannan made the whole experience so much fun & effortless, the pictures truly capture our love and excitement for this new chapter of our lives. Every photo feels so natural and special, as Rhi made us forget about the camera & let us be in the moment. These photos are memories that we will treasure forever 🫶🏻💍
Our gallery beautifully showcases our dream morning date..
- Jacinta + Kobe
We couldn’t be happier with the photos we received! From the very beginning, Rhiannan made us feel completely at ease - which was no small feat, as we’re not usually comfortable in front of the camera.
She truly listened to what we wanted (even when we weren’t quite sure ourselves) and brought a vision to life that felt so perfectly us.
We are absolutely obsessed with the final photos. They’ve captured such genuine moments and created everlasting memories we’ll cherish forever.
Rhiannan made us feel completely at ease - which was no small feat
TESTIMONIALS
You don't have to have it all figured out yet..
the fun is in the planning!
let's get started.
