Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer | FirstLook Stills

Welcome to FirstLook Stills, a Hunter Valley wedding photographer based in Maitland, NSW. I focus on natural, documentary style photography that lets your day unfold as it is. Whether you're planning a vineyard ceremony or a relaxed country celebration, I capture the real moments as they happen, honest, simple, and true to you.

Wedding Photographer in Hunter Valley                                 

Based in the City of Maitland, Lower Hunter Valley, I capture the real moments that make your day feel like yours. The happy tears, the laughter, the quiet glances when no one’s watching. That’s what matters most.

I document your day as it naturally unfolds. From the nerves before the ceremony to the energy on the dance floor, I’ll be there in a way that feels easy and relaxed, so you can relive not just how it looked, but how it felt.

Bride holding a bouquet and smiling while standing in a vintage-styled room at The Bronte Boutique Hotel in Morpeth, NSW.

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Mark Roa Vergara, a Filipino professional Hunter Valley wedding photographer, in black shirt and harness gear, standing outdoors

“Where my passion meets your story.”

Hey there! I’m Mark Roa Vergara. A Filipino wedding photographer based in City of Maitland, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. While my days are spent as a dedicated Real Estate Photographer, my passion lies in photographing the beauty of weddings against the backdrop of the stunning Hunter Valley Landscape.

Photography runs deep in my veins, a legacy from “Vergara Studio” in Ozamiz City, Philippines, founded by my grandparents. From a young age, I felt destined for light and shadows. Through inherited wisdom and modern techniques, I’ve honed my craft, always committed on freezing moments that transcend time.

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Also available for Sydney weddings and travel worldwide. I bring a mix of passion and storytelling to capture your day in a natural and honest way. From your first look to the last dance, I focus on preserving the moments that matter so you can look back and feel it all again.

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Bride and groom cut croquembouche by the water at Bradleys Head Lookout, captured by Firstlook Stills wedding photographer.