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.
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.
Peppers Creek Barrel Room Wedding Photography | Kate & Arron | Hunter Valley NSW
Kate and Arron's wedding at Peppers Creek Barrel Room and Chapel was everything the Hunter Valley does best — warm, relaxed and full of genuine moments. Here's a look at their day in the heart of the NSW wine region.
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.
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Wedding Photography | Claudia & Matt | Central Coast NSW
Claudia and Matt's wedding spanned three locations — a heartfelt Coptic church ceremony in Sydney, bridal portraits at the Japanese Gardens in East Gosford, and a stunning oceanfront reception at Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific. Even the rain 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.