Montrose House Wedding Photographer | Eliza Jade Photography
Montrose House sits in Sutton Forest in the Southern Highlands, a grand heritage homestead surrounded by manicured gardens and open countryside. It is the kind of venue that has presence, you feel it the moment you arrive. The scale of the property, the history in its walls and the beauty of its grounds make it one of the most photographed wedding venues in the Southern Highlands, and one of my personal favourites.
What Makes Montrose House Special
The heritage facade photographs beautifully at any time of day, but it is the garden areas that really shine. The rose gardens, the lawns and the treelines around the property create a variety of backdrops within a single venue. As a photographer, that flexibility means the gallery from your day will have genuine range, wide open landscape shots alongside intimate, close moments.
The Southern Highlands climate also plays a role. The cooler air and soft light suit a more editorial style of photography, which aligns well with the refined aesthetic of Montrose House itself.
My Approach on the Day
I am a documentary wedding photographer at heart. My job is to capture the day as it genuinely unfolds, not to direct it into something that looks like a catalogue shoot. At Montrose House, this means spending the ceremony and formalities quietly observing, moving around the space without disrupting the natural flow of things.
During portraits, I work with the light and the landscape rather than against them. We keep things relaxed and conversational, most couples tell me they forget I am there, which is exactly the point. The images reflect that ease.
35mm Film at Montrose House
Montrose House suits film photography beautifully. The heritage setting, the warm tones of the interiors and the natural light across the gardens all translate wonderfully onto 35mm. I offer film add-ons for couples who want that timeless, slightly imperfect aesthetic alongside their digital gallery. It is one of my favourite combinations at this venue.
Southern Highlands Wedding Photographer
Based on the South Coast, I photograph weddings across the Southern Highlands regularly, at Montrose House, Bendooley Estate, Mali Brae Farm, Fitzroy Inn, The Imperial and beyond. The region is one of NSW’s finest for weddings and I feel genuinely lucky to work here as often as I do.
If Montrose House is your venue, I would love to be your photographer. My style is relaxed, unhurried and focused entirely on the real moments of your day.
Enquire Now
Get in touch via the contact page or email hello@elizajadephotography.com. I book a limited number of weddings per year, if your date is available, let’s talk.