Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer
Fine Art Documentary Photography
· Newcastle · Hunter Valley · Sydney & Beyond
Fifteen years. Hundreds of weddings. And still, every single one feels like the first.
I'm Gez Xavier Mansfield — a Hunter Valley wedding photographer who believes the best photographs happen when you forget the camera is there.
No stiff poses. No manufactured moments. Just real light, genuine connection, and images that feel unmistakably like you. Proudly trusted by Enzo
Weddings and the Hunter Valley's most respected venues — and backed by over 120 five-star reviews from couples who'll tell you exactly what it felt like to have me there.
If you're planning a Hunter Valley wedding, I'd love to hear about it.
““Gez is absolutely incredible! He made the whole day an absolute dream! From two lovers who do not know how to have their photo taken, he made us feel like absolute rockstars!””
There's no formula for the best wedding photograph. I work quietly — always watching, rarely directing. My job is to be invisible enough that your wedding day can unfold exactly as it should, and present enough to capture it when it does.
The glance before you walk down the aisle. The laugh that happened three rows back. The way your dad looked at you when you weren't watching.
These are the photographs people keep on walls for forty years — not because they were planned, but because they were real.
That's what I do. And I've been doing it since 2012
The Moments You Didn't Know Were Happening
Gez has an effervescent, laid-back personality which immediately disarms you, making you feel relaxed and comfortable – a perfect environment for any shoot!
ILDIKO + WALLY - WALLALONG HOUSE
Recommended by Hunter Valley's Most Trusted Venues
120+ Five-Star Google Reviews · EST. 2012 ·
Featured in Hello May, Nouba, WedShed, Hunter Valley Wedding Planner, Polka Dot Bride, 9Honey, Frankie, The Anti Bride and more
Hunter Valley Engagement Sessions
Hunter Valley Engagement Sessions Before your wedding day, there's one thing I always recommend — and couples who've done it always thank me for it.
An engagement session with me isn't just about the photos. It's how we get comfortable together.
It's how you discover that being in front of a camera isn't actually terrifying. And it's how your wedding day photographs go from good to genuinely extraordinary. Golden hour in the vines. Sunrise at Newcastle Beach.
Somewhere that feels like you.
Let's make something worth keeping before the big day arrives.
““He really is the best of the best, it’s so evident he is brilliant at his craft””
Ready to Start Planning?
Ready to check your date? I take on between 20 and 22 weddings each year — which means your date matters.
Fill out a quick enquiry and I'll come back to you within 24 hours.