Lachlan Chatfield — Melbourne's Best Wedding Photographer

Lachlan Chatfield has been working as a wedding photographer in Melbourne for around six years, based in the Yarra Valley and covering weddings throughout the region, with couples further afield across Victoria and interstate. His portfolio leans toward candid, storytelling-driven coverage over staged setups, favouring portraits that read as relaxed rather than posed.

A recurring point in how couples describe working with Lachlan is his communication in the lead-up to the day and the ease he brings to being in front of the camera, alongside a consistently fast turnaround once the wedding is done.

The judging panel highlighted Lachlan's ability to blend genuine, candid storytelling with confident composition, alongside the natural, landscape-led portraits that have become a signature of his style. Judges also noted how at ease couples appeared throughout the day. It's this combination that saw him voted the best wedding photographer in Melbourne for 2026.

The couple behind this entry summed it up simply: "He made it so easy and natural to be in front of the camera, capturing amazing candid moments and incredible photos on the fly."