Love is Love

“Sydney LGBTQI+ & Same-Sex Wedding Photography”


— From intimate same-sex ceremonies to vibrant rainbow weddings,
we capture genuine moments for gay and lesbian couples across Sydney.—
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“Love is Love – Sydney Same-Sex & LGBTQ+ Wedding Photography”

Every love story deserves to be celebrated. I capture gay, lesbian, and same-sex weddings across Sydney and NSW,
turning your special day into timeless memories. From intimate ceremonies to vibrant rainbow weddings, I photograph each moment with authenticity, joy, and heart.

Since 2017 — the year same-sex marriage became legal in Australia — I have had the honour of photographing some of Australia’s first same-sex weddings,
witnessing love stories that inspire and uplift. I was also actively involved in advocating for marriage equality in Australia,
contributing to initiatives and campaigns that helped make same-sex marriage legal.
I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ couples can feel celebrated and completely themselves.

Love always prevails — and every wedding is a reason to dance under the rainbow!

— Katsu, your gay-friendly wedding photographer

Sydney Opera House - LGBTQI Wedding photography by Katsu Nojiri
Two men in tuxedos smiling and holding each other affectionately inside a building, with a doorway in the background.
Two men in tuxedos standing outside a grand building entrance with double wooden doors and golden accents.
Two men in tuxedos walking hand in hand along a waterfront promenade with the Sydney Opera House in the background and clear blue sky.
Two men in suits holding hands and smiling under the Sydney Harbour Bridge with city skyline and water in the background.
A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling in front of friends at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a white strapless dress, and the groom in a navy blue suit, surrounded by guests clapping and smil
A large group of wedding guests and the bride and groom sharing a kiss, posing for a photo outdoors next to a stone wall and stairs.
Angel Place
Two women stand close together in an urban alleyway, smiling at each other. One woman is holding a bouquet of flowers. Above them, birdcages and speakers are hanging from the buildings' facades.
Three people at a formal event sitting at a decorated table, with two men in green suits smiling or singing, and a woman in a pink dress holding a microphone, surrounded by flowers and glasses of champagne.
Two men and two women standing under a wedding arch, holding bouquets, dressed in formal attire with the men in green suits and women in mauve dresses, smiling and laughing at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Gay couple in tuxedos holding hands and smiling at outdoor wedding ceremony with friends in the background.
Two men in suits and a person in floral blazer standing outdoors during a wedding ceremony, with leaf-covered trees in the background.
Two men in tuxedos holding hands and dancing on steps in front of a modern glass building with a curved roof, under a partly cloudy sky.
Two men in tuxedos kiss inside a triangular architectural structure, black and white photo.
Two brides in wedding dresses standing under a decorated wooden arch with white drapery, exchanging vows or sharing a moment during a wedding ceremony, with a woman in a navy dress holding a bouquet of flowers.
Two brides in wedding dresses sitting on a vintage swing with candles and greenery in the background, holding bouquets and glasses of champagne, smiling at each other.
A same-sex couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss under a large tree in a park. Botanic House Sydney Katsu Nojiri Wedding Photographer
Two men in suits celebrating at a wedding reception, with cakes topped with berries and glasses of champagne on the table, surrounded by floral decorations.
Two men in blue suits and pink bowties holding hands and laughing as they are showered with white flower petals outside a stone building during a wedding celebration.
A same-sex couple is holding hands during their wedding ceremony, exchanging vows in front of officiant and surrounded by floral arrangements.
Two men dressed in tuxedos at a wedding reception, sitting on white wicker chairs with intricate designs, surrounded by fairy lights and flowers, smiling and enjoying the moment.
A same-sex couple getting married outdoors, reading vows with an officiant, during a wedding ceremony under a decorated archway.
An emotional moment during a wedding ceremony where a groom is crying and holding hands with the bride, while a woman officiates, holding a book and a microphone, and there's a floral background.
Two men in tuxedos holding hands and smiling as they walk through a celebration, surrounded by people cheering and throwing confetti at a wedding reception.
Wedding celebration outdoors with guests throwing flower petals, a bride in a white dress smiling, surrounded by children and adults in formal attire, decorated with paper lanterns hanging in the trees.
Two women posing on a wooden swing hanging from a tree in a park, with one woman sitting and the other standing behind her. The scene is outdoors with greenery and fairy lights wrapped around the trees.
Two young men in colorful Hawaiian shirts sitting on a barrier at the beach, holding donuts, smiling, with the ocean and a clear blue sky in the background. Maroubra Beach Sydney - Katsu Nojiri Sydney Wedding Photographer
Two people standing on top of a colorful Rubik's cube sculpture at the beach, holding small balls and celebrating under a clear blue sky. Maroubra Beach Sydney - Katsu Nojiri Sydney Wedding Photographer
A group of people at a wedding ceremony, with two men holding hands in the center, surrounded by women holding bouquets, under a floral arch.
A group of eight people, including bridesmaids and groomsmen, are standing under a large outdoor canopy with greenery and rocks in the background. The women are wearing pink dresses and holding bouquets, while the men are in suits. Everyone appears h
Two men in suits smiling and embracing in front of a vintage black and red Volkswagen van decorated with white ribbon, outdoors on a city street.
Two young men in suits and bow ties leaning out of the front of a vintage black and red Volkswagen van, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
Two men in suits at a wedding celebration, one is laughing and the other is smiling, holding hands near a wedding cake, with floral arrangements in the background.
Two men in suits standing in a modern hallway, smiling and looking at each other.
Two men in suits talking on the steps of a historic stone building with large columns and ornate architectural details, black and white photograph.
Gay & Lesbian Wedding Photography, Sydney Australia
A man in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie is happily hugging another man in a white shirt at a wedding, with floral decorations in the background.
Two men in tuxedos holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with a woman officiant reading from a book, under a floral arch with white and pink flowers.
A drag performer in a pink and silver dress with the words 'GAY' and 'TOO' on it, performing at a wedding reception, with guests clapping and smiling in the background.
A lively celebration featuring a performer with a curly purple wig and pink dress entertaining guests sitting at a decorated table with candles and floral arrangements in an elegant venue.
Two men in black tuxedos cutting a wedding cake in a decorated restaurant or cafe with brick walls and warm lighting.
Two men in tuxedos sitting on grass in front of a whimsical wooden house with lantern lights, surrounded by bunny and duck decorations, and a basket of red apples.
Group of people wearing formal attire, posing playfully outdoors with trees and sunlight in the background.
A group of seven people sitting at a wedding reception table with floral arrangements, in a venue with large windows and city lights in the background.
Two men in formal suits walking outdoors, holding hands, smiling and laughing, with a cityscape background.
Two men in suits holding hands and celebrating, surrounded by smiling onlookers at a wedding ceremony indoors.
A large group of wedding guests gathered outdoors on a boat deck, with a city skyline and water in the background, celebrating a wedding with two grooms at the center.
Two men in tuxedos smiling as they walk hand-in-hand through a shower of pink flower petals, surrounded by smiling women and onlookers at an outdoor wedding celebration, with city buildings in the background.
A couple standing close together and kissing underneath a large tree at sunset, with the sun shining through the branches, creating a warm glow and lens flare.
Two men in tuxedos standing under a large, historic tree with twisting roots and thick trunk, smiling and looking at each other. A wooden bench is visible in the background.
Group of men and women in formal attire celebrating with glasses of wine at a party.
A large group of wedding guests gathered on and in front of a balcony of a large, historic style building during a wedding celebration. The wedding party, including the bride and groom, are standing in front, dressed in formal attire. The bride and g
Two men in suits standing close together outdoors, holding each other, with trees and a park in the background.
Two men in blue suits with white shirts and ties, wearing white boutonnieres, standing on a balcony outside a house, smiling and looking into the distance.
A wedding ceremony inside a church with stained glass windows depicting religious figures. The couple is exchanging vows at the altar, surrounded by friends and family. The church has wooden paneling and flags on either side.
A wedding ceremony in a church with a minister, seven groomsmen, and seated guests in the pews.
Two men in light suits smiling at each other at outdoor wedding, holding hands.
Two men in suits standing on steps outside Sydney Opera House, looking into the distance, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in a garden with white paper lanterns hanging from trees, guests sitting on white chairs, and a couple standing with an officiant at the altar, surrounded by lush greenery and floral arrangements.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride and groom smiling at each other, surrounded by greenery, during their vows or exchange of rings. A boy in a suit holds a ring box, and a woman in black appears to officiate the ceremony.
Two elderly men in suits, one in a gray suit and the other in a black suit, smiling indoors with sunlight and curtains in the background, as one pins a white corsage on the other's lapel.
Two men in suits with boutonnières standing on a city sidewalk in front of a restaurant entrance, smiling at the camera.
Two young men, both wearing glasses, happily playing and embracing each other indoors, smiling joyfully.
A couple stands in an arched doorway, about to kiss, holding hands, with city buildings in the background.
Two men in tuxedos holding hands while walking a French bulldog in a park
A person in formal attire holding a leash with a dog, standing near a large, leafless tree by a lake with green hills in the background.
A Tiffany & Co. turquoise jewelry box surrounded by green leaves.
Close-up of a flower arrangement with yellow, white, and green flowers and leaves in a wicker basket, with small tags labeled 'Graham' attached to the arrangement.
Indoor lobby with geometric black and white marble floor, large windows, modern stairs, and two men holding hands and dancing in the center.
Group of eight people celebrating with champagne in an indoor setting, smiling and raising glasses.
Two young men dressed in navy suits and ties standing side by side outdoors, smiling for a photo in front of metallic, reflective surfaces.
Two businessmen in suits standing under Sydney Harbour Bridge with city buildings in the background on a clear day.
Two men in suits holding hands and smiling in front of a white vintage van outside a historic art gallery building. The building has large columns and banners advertising art exhibitions.
Two men in suits standing close together outside the Art Gallery of New South Wales, a large building with classical architecture and tall columns, with banners displaying artwork. A white vintage van is parked nearby.
A large group of people, including children in silver dresses, gathered indoors for a celebration, smiling and waving at the camera.
People dancing and having fun at a party, with some kneeling on the floor drinking shots, while others stand and watch, in a decorated venue with large illuminated letters in the background.
An older woman in a black dress officiates a same-sex wedding ceremony with two men in matching tuxedos holding hands and smiling, in front of a floral backdrop with white and yellow flowers and white curtains.
Two men in tuxedos sitting at a wedding reception table, smiling and holding hands, with two white wicker chairs, flowers, and a candle in the background.
Two young men in colorful Hawaiian shirts holding hands, walking along the beach and smiling.
Two men kissing outdoors during sunset, with trees and buildings in the background.
Two men in tuxedos dance together in a decorated outdoor wedding tent with string lights and white wicker chairs.
Two men in tuxedos sharing a dance at their wedding reception under string lights and decorated with flowers and candles.
Two women in bridesmaid dresses holding hands on a rooftop at sunset, with city skyline in the background and string lights on the railing.
Two women, one in a white wedding dress and the other in a black dress with lace, celebrating under a floral wedding arch with a scenic outdoor view in the background.
Two men in tuxedos standing under a stone archway on a city street, looking confidently into the distance.
Two men in tuxedos standing in front of a large stone archway on a city street.
Two men dressed in tuxedos, one in white and the other in black, leaning foreheads together outdoors with the Sydney Opera House in the background, during a wedding or special event.
Two men dressed in tuxedos, one in white and one in black, smiling and signing a document at a table with a bouquet of pink and white flowers outdoors near water.
Two men dressed in tuxedos and bow ties standing by a glass window overlooking the water, with their reflections visible on the glass.
Two men dressed in suits, one sitting inside a vintage red and white van and the other standing outside, engaging in conversation. The man inside is smiling and looking up at the man standing.
Two men in suits, one white and one light blue, hold hands and dance joyfully on a dock at a wedding celebration with people smiling and taking photos in the background.
Wedding celebration on a boat with a large group of people gathered around a bride and groom kissing, surrounded by children and friends, during sunset.
Two men in suits share a kiss at their wedding outdoors during sunset, with trees and warm light in the background.
Two men in suits sharing a kiss at a wedding, with the Sydney Opera House in the background.
Two men in suits sitting on a boat with Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the background, smiling at each other, during daytime.
A group of people standing together outdoors, dressed in formal attire, at a wedding celebration. The woman in the center is speaking into a microphone, holding a script, with the bride and groom beside her, all smiling.
Two men dancing at a celebration with sparks and smoke effects, dressed in formalwear, in a decorated indoor venue.
Two men in tuxedos, sitting back-to-back, holding up photographs of a woman at a wedding reception. A woman in a maroon dress and a man in a tuxedo stand nearby, with a DJ in the background and decorative lights and letters spelling 'LOVE' on the wal
Two men in suits on the steps outside a historic building with sandstone walls and large windows, holding hands.
Two men in suits standing under the archway of a bridge with stairs leading up behind them.
Two men in tuxedos holding hands and smiling outdoors on a sunny day, near a tree with green leaves, in a park setting with grass and additional trees in the background.
Two people hugging, with a third person standing and smiling nearby, at an indoor event with a striped awning and string lights overhead.
Two men in tuxedos stand beside a river with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline in the background.
Two men dressed in suits, wearing sunglasses, one with a boutonniere, standing closely together outdoors during a wedding ceremony.
Two women in white dresses walking hand-in-hand across a grassy field at sunset, with mountains in the background.
Two men in formal black suits and bow ties standing outdoors under a tree, one waving and the other clapping, smiling.
A wedding ceremony outdoors under a multicolored umbrella, with two men holding hands and exchanging vows, officiant reading from a book, and city skyline in the background.
Two men in suits jumping in front of the Hungry Horse amusement park entrance, smiling with arms raised
A woman is proposing marriage to another woman on a beach, with the woman kneeling holding a flower bouquet, and the standing woman holding a letter and a ring, both smiling happily.
Two women smiling and hugging on a beach with rocky cliffs in the background.
Three women standing outdoors in front of a leafy tree, dressed in semi-formal attire, smiling for the camera.
Three people standing together outside in a garden of a brick house, smiling. The woman on the left holds a bouquet of blue flowers, and the man on the right has a golf club. The woman in the middle wears a blue shirt. All wear small white floral pin
Six men standing in a row in front of a brick wall, all wearing black T-shirts with 'YES' and 'EQUALITY' written on them and making heart shapes with their hands.
A group of six people wearing matching black t-shirts with a rainbow-colored 'YES' and 'EQUALITY' logo, standing in front of a colorful chalkboard wall with the word 'EQUALITY' written on it, holding a sign supporting voting for equality.

Ben & Michael says….

“Katsu Nojiri was the principal photographer at our wedding in January 2018 and did a fantastic job.
He captured our special day perfectly and it was such a joy to have a photographer who really cares about the couples he photographs. We recently received all of the photos and experienced the joy of the wedding day all over again as we looked through them. Katsu is genuine and friendly and takes a professional approach to his work. You can clearly see why he is award-winning and we would highly recommend him to any couple looking for an incredible wedding photographer. As a gay couple it's not always easy to find a photographer you can be comfortable with, but Katsu is very gay-friendly and we felt comfortable being ourselves and displaying emotion around him.
He knows how to photograph same-sex couples.
Thank you Katsu for your wonderful photos. We truly appreciate the work you did for us and will forever be thankful.
Now we have many photos of our special day to share with friends, family and our future children and grandchildren. “

Sincerely, Ben & Michael
(Married 11 January 2018 - one of the first same-sex weddings in Australia)

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