Congratulations!

Hello! We are Peter & Emily McDonald from Poppy & Sage Photography.

Thank you for considering us for your beautiful day.

We specialise in romantic and whimsical photography. We are based in Meanjin (Brisbane, so-called ‘Australia’). We service the Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay & the Scenic Rim - you name it. We are available worldwide. We are keen to work with you by providing quality photography tailored to your individual needs.

We guarantee:

-no hidden fees

-no hard selling

-capped number of wedding clients to ensure consistent high-quality service and product

-base minimum fee per hour structure on top of 5 hours minimum

-in-person meeting (within 10 km of Brisbane CBD) before accepting non-refundable retainer

-guidance for the structure and flow of your day to optimise your resulting images

-vendor contacts we can personally recommend; we support local community and do everything we can within it

Capturing an image in such a way that the subjects feel something for the rest of time is at the heart and soul of wedding photography.

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"Poppy & Sage Photography sets itself apart by ensuring that each client we take on board experiences what working with a photographer should feel like and receives a premium product to look back on for the rest of your lives." ~ Peter McDonald

"We value old-fashioned service and quality. We want to be available in the lead-up to your shoot to get to know you and the things that are important to you and your story. We want to hear the details. We will actually stop and listen." ~ Emily McDonald

Our Mission Statement:

Provide a quality, bespoke photography service while supporting our local community.

Testimonials:

"We had the absolute pleasure of having Em and Pete from Poppy & Sage as our wedding photographers. There are not enough words to describe how lovely Em and Pete are. They are immediately warm and friendly and put everyone at ease, which is what you want on your big day. They were so good with our children who range in age from 1 - 14 years old. Even our moody teenager was smiling! Our guests are still talking about how brilliant our photographers were. Em and Pete demonstrate a high level of professionalism and organisation while maintaining a relaxed approach. We found them to be very accommodating and flexible, allowing us to make changes when we needed. Em and Pete were able to capture many beautiful moments, and we have received so many compliments on our photos. Thank you, Em and Pete - you were perfection, and we couldn't have picked better photographers!"

~Michael & Tara, valued wedding clients

“Thank you to Peter and Emily for our beautiful images. Such a warm, down-to-earth, professional couple who made our day relaxed and fun.”

~Greg & Claudine, valued vow renewal clients

"We are so glad we booked Poppy & Sage for our wedding photography. We are so in love with the images - they are better than we could have imagined! Emily and Peter captured the day in a natural way, while still giving us some more traditional portrait-style shots. The pictures are completely and utterly 'us' and show how much joy and love the day was filled with, which was so important to us."

~Jane & Aidan, valued wedding clients

"Thank you so much to Emily and Peter for capturing our special day. Not only were our photos amazing, but they were also so warm and welcoming from our first meet-up and beyond. Checking in to see how we were going leading up to the day and making sure we were at ease. Emily, you were so kind and helpful, busting out the Claratyne whilst my eye was having a reaction and offering assistance whilst we were struggling to tie up the back of my dress.

Emily and Peter were so thoughtful, going above and beyond making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed - from coming prepared with bottles of water for us and keeping our energy up with little snack bags. They really thought of everything: great photos and great service."

~Kirra & Benjamin, valued wedding clients

"We've been through the photos and we're so incredibly happy. There are so many amazing shots, so we'll enjoy looking through them again and again and deciding which we'll have printed to see on our walls every day. Thank you again so much; we're so happy we had the two of you there and how perfectly you captured everything."

~John & Suzie, valued wedding clients

“We are so happy we chose you & Pete to be our photographers; we couldn’t have picked a better couple than you both. You made us feel so comfortable - just like you were part of our family. Thank you so much for your kind words (referring to a card); we really appreciate you both.”

~Michael & Anne-Maree, valued wedding clients

“Thank you so, so much. We could not be happier. They (the images) are just incredible. We could not be more appreciative of everything you did for us.”

~Nick & Sarah, valued wedding clients

“Thank you! We have just finished looking through them (the images). They are really lovely - thank you. We are very happy with them. The envelope and card were lovely, too. Very special. Thanks for all of your hard work for us!”

~Elijah & Alana, valued wedding clients

“Just want to say thank you so much for our amazing photos. We love them and Ben loves the ones of his girls (myself and the cruiser). You guys have done an amazing job, and we are so grateful for the photos. Definitely worth the wait!! {We take up to 8 weeks to turn around the images.}”

~Benjamin & Katelyn, valued wedding clients

“The photos are very lovely” (groom) / “The photos are very lovely; thank you for making our special moment even more memorable!” (bride)

~Marcus & Daphne, valued wedding clients

“We are very happy with the photos, and it was a pleasure to have Poppy & Sage as our wedding photographer.”

~Ren & Henny, valued wedding clients

“Thanks ever so much for the beautiful photos!! You really made our day, and the photos are amazing!! Thanks again!”

~Abigail & Eddie, valued wedding clients

We are available worldwide; however, we LOVE our own country. If you live anywhere in Australia and are interested in more information, here is a good place to start: our Australian travel price list. We are keen to see so much more of Australia, so there is a good chance we'll agree to come along for the ride! Feel free to get in touch.

We respectfully acknowledge the Jagera people and Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin (Brisbane, so-called ‘Australia’) where we meet, work and learn. We pay our deep respects to the First Peoples of so-called ‘Australia’ and their Elders past, present and emerging, as they hold the memories, traditions and culture of this land. Furthermore, we respectfully acknowledge that the First Peoples flourished sustainably on this land from the beginning of time. The voices of the First Peoples must be deeply heard and promoted as the leaders for climate justice, including Treaty and Land Back. Always was. Always will be. Sovereignty was never ceded.