Best Sydney Wedding Locations Part One: Paddington Reservoir
Julie & Justin with their awesome tribe at Paddington Reservoir
One of my favourite locations to take couples for their wedding portraits is Paddington Reservoir Gardens.
Just off Oxford Street, on the corner of Oatley Road, the reservoir sits below ground and so most of it is not visible to the street.
Every angle of the garden reveals something new. Victorian red-brick elements combine with distressed concrete walls to create backdrops perfect for wedding photography.
Emma & Andrew held their elopement ceremony at Chippendale Registry. I was a rainy day so I took them to Paddington for their wedding portraits as I knew we’d be sheltered.
The reservoir features red-brick arches, stone paving and is topped with overhead sheltered walkways.
Because of the walkways Paddington Reservoir is the perfect location for bridal portraits when it’s raining, as the overhead walkways keep us dry and we can keep shooting no matter what the weather throws at us.
Aimee & Ben catching the light perfectly. Though it’s below street-level Paddington Reservoir is filled with beautiful, soft natural light
Samantha & Winston. The modern concrete stairs make for a great backdrop for seated portraits.
The arches make perfect frames for your wedding dress or bridal party. One of the best ways to help couples relax for the camera is to give them something to lean against.
Featuring a small pond, grass areas and those beautiful arches, Paddington Reservoir allows us to capture a variety of looks just by turning the camera a few degrees.
Being able to capture several different vibes like this in one location means we can shoot quickly and get you guys on your way to your reception.