Central Coast Wedding Photography Blog — Real Weddings, Tips & Stories
Welcome to the David Maltby Images blog — your go-to resource for real wedding stories, venue guides and honest wedding photography advice for couples across the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Browse the posts below to find inspiration for your own wedding day, get a feel for the venues I love shooting at, and learn what to expect when working with a candid wedding photographer.
10 Things Non-Photographers Say That Drive Us Crazy
After 650+ weddings, I've heard a lot of things. Most of it lovely. But there's a small collection of phrases that every photographer knows — we've all heard them, smiled politely, and had a very different conversation happening in our heads. This is that conversation.
Backup, backup, backup. Why you need to take this seriously!
One of my hard drives failed today — which felt like the perfect reminder to reshare how I protect your wedding photos. Here's the exact backup system I use to make sure your images are always safe, no matter what.
Valhalla Restaurant Bar Wedding Photography | Angie-Lee & Barry | Bobs Farm NSW
Angie-Lee and Barry chose Valhalla Restaurant Bar in Bobs Farm for their wedding day — a charming venue with lush grounds and a warmth that made every photo feel effortless. Here's a look at their day in Port Stephens NSW.
Is Photoshop a Dirty Word in Wedding Photography? My Honest Editing Philosophy
What actually happens to your wedding photos after the day is done? Here's my honest take on editing, retouching and why I believe your photos should look like you — not a filtered version of you.
Montrose House Wedding Photography | Natalie & Chris | Sutton Forest NSW
Natalie and Chris chose Montrose House in Sutton Forest for their wedding day — a grand Southern Highlands estate with sweeping gardens, beautiful natural light and a character that photographs beautifully at every turn. Even an unexpected storm couldn't slow them down.
Murrays Beach & Caves Beach SLSC Wedding | Adam & Mark | Central Coast NSW
Adam and Mark wanted relaxed, chilled and completely themselves — and that's exactly what their day at Murrays Beach and Caves Beach SLSC delivered. Here's a look at one of my favourite Central Coast weddings.
Caves Beach Coastal Bar & Bungalows Wedding | Dana & Blake | Central Coast NSW
Dana and Blake chose one of the Central Coast's most relaxed and beautiful settings for their wedding day — Caves Beach Coastal Bar & Bungalows. With accommodation, ceremony, and reception all in the one spot, and the beach and caves just steps away, it was a day made for photographers.
Glenning Valley Wedding Photography | Jaque & Ronnie | Central Coast NSW
Jaque and Ronnie chose a gorgeous private property in Glenning Valley for their garden party wedding — lush grounds, natural light, and a relaxed vibe that made for a really beautiful day to photograph on the NSW Central Coast.
The Wedding Shed Pokolbin | Hayley & Mitchell | Hunter Valley NSW
Hayley and Mitchell got married at The Wedding Shed in Pokolbin — one of the Hunter Valley's most beautiful wedding venues. A full day of coverage, a drone group shot, and a lot of great moments in between.
Bidja Estate Wedding Photography | Louise & Matt | Ourimbah NSW
Some weddings mean a little more than others. Louise and Matt's day at Bidja Estate Ourimbah was one of them — and the fact that it poured with rain the entire day made it even better.
Pokolbin Wedding Photography
Not every wedding happens at a venue. Some happen on a family property in the middle of the Hunter Valley, with muddy dirt roads, a Welcome to Country, and the kind of relaxed, warm energy that only an intimate wedding can produce. Jenna and Damon's day was exactly that.