Recognised as ABIA 2018 finalists
We are genuinely thrilled to share that She Said Yes Photography has been named a finalist in the 2018 Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) awards for wedding photography in Queensland.
For those unfamiliar, the ABIA is a nationally respected body that rates and recognises wedding vendors based on one thing: real feedback from real couples. There are no paid entries or industry panel votes. Finalists are determined entirely by the reviews that couples submit after their wedding day, which makes this kind of recognition feel deeply personal to us.
When we opened the notification, our first thought was not about the award itself. It was about every couple who took the time to share their experience. Every kind word, every five-star review, every message telling us that we captured something meaningful on their wedding day, that is what put us here.
What this means to our studio
Over the past decade, we have photographed more than 500 weddings across Queensland. Each one has taught us something new about storytelling, light, timing, and the quiet moments that couples remember most. Being named an ABIA 2018 finalist is a reflection of all those lessons and the trust our couples have placed in us.
One of our couples summed it up beautifully when they told us that we made them feel completely at ease, that they forgot the camera was even there, and that the images brought back every feeling from the day. That is exactly the experience we aim for. Not posed perfection, but honest connection.
We have never chased awards for the sake of a logo on our website. What we have chased, consistently, is the feeling a couple gets when they open their gallery for the first time and it all comes flooding back. The fact that pursuing that feeling also led to industry recognition is something we do not take for granted.
Looking ahead
This nomination fuels our commitment to keep growing. We are investing in new techniques, refining our editing, and continuing to prioritise the experience our couples have from the first enquiry through to the final delivery.
To every couple who reviewed us, recommended us, or simply trusted us to show up and tell their story, thank you. This ABIA milestone belongs to you as much as it does to us.