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NASSAU WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY


based in Eleuthera, Bahamas — available across Nassau & Paradise Island

Nassau Wedding Photography,

For couples celebrating at Nassau's resorts, private beaches, and Paradise Island venues.


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Planning a Bahamas Wedding: What Actually Matters


Every couple who reaches out about a Bahamas wedding has some version of the same picture in their head — turquoise water, soft light, a day that feels worlds away from home. That part's easy; the Bahamas delivers on it without much effort. What's less obvious going in is how different island planning is from a mainland wedding, and what actually makes the difference between a stressful day and a smooth one.

Woman in white robe sitting on edge of bathtub in bright bathroom with skylight window.

Nassau Wedding Dos and Don'ts — and Bahamian Family Traditions Worth Including



Nassau is where a lot of Bahamas weddings start — it's the most accessible island, with resort infrastructure, easy guest travel, and a wide range of venues in one place. That accessibility is exactly why it's easy to plan a Nassau wedding on autopilot and miss both the practical details and the local traditions that make a Bahamian wedding feel like it's actually in the Bahamas.

PAYMENT & BOOKING DISCLAIMER



A non-refundable retainer fee of 50% of the total package price is required to secure your booking date and time. No date will be reserved until the retainer has been received.

The remaining balance is due on or before the day of the session/event unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Clients who choose to send payment through Paypal will be responsible for an additional 18% transaction fee, which will be added to the total invoice amount.

Payments made via bank transfer do not incur any additional fees and are the preferred payment method.

By submitting the retainer payment, the client acknowledges and agrees to these payment terms.

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The Nassau Wedding Collection

Up to 8 hours of coverage (coverage customized to your timeline)

Welcome dinner, rehearsal, wedding day, and post-wedding session (optional adventure portraits)

Getting ready, portraits, wedding party, ceremony, and reception coverage

Online gallery for viewing, sharing & high-resolution downloads

Drone photography (location permitting)

Film-style imagery for a cinematic, storytelling feel

24–72 hour sneak peek gallery

 

from $ 5500

 

Bride in elegant white gown holding bouquet stands by balcony doors in black and white wedding portrait.

The Nassau Signature Wedding Collection

Up to 10 hours of coverage

Getting ready, portraits, wedding party, family formals, ceremony, reception

300–400 professionally edited images


Online gallery for viewing, sharing & ordering prints (high-resolution downloads included)

Turn around time 30 days



 

from $ 7500

 

 

COUPLE SESSIONS



YOU DON’T LOVE SOMEONE FOR THEIR LOOKS, OR THEIR CLOTHES, OR THEIR FANCY CAR, BUT BECAUSE THEY SING A SONG ONLY YOU CAN HEAR.”

 

 

Nassau Couple, Engagement & Proposal

Starting at

 

From $800

Planning a surprise proposal, celebrating your engagement, or enjoying a romantic getaway in Nassau? I'll travel from Eleuthera to photograph your story, with travel already included in this collection—so there are no additional travel fees to worry about.

This session is all about capturing genuine connection, natural moments, and timeless photographs you'll treasure long after your trip to the Bahamas.


A couple embraces and smiles on a garden path outside The Garden House, dressed in white and blue attire.
Whats’ inside:

 



  • Want beautiful snapshots of your people but don’t have the time, energy, or budget for a full shoot? I’ve got you covered! This session is perfect for those wanting enough time to capture their family between Target runs.



  • Here’s what you’ll get:
  • 90  minutes of shooting time
  • 50 professionally edited images
  • Turn around time 10 days
  • Travel from Eleuthera to Nassau included
  • Online gallery for viewing & download
  • 1 Location


 

 

FAMILY SESSIONS


 


Family is always changing—kids grow, seasons shift, and life moves faster than we expect. These sessions are about slowing it all down and preserving what this chapter feels like right now.

I focus on natural connection over stiff posing. The laughter, the chaos, the quiet in-between moments—that’s what tells the real story of your family. Whether it’s playful energy with little ones or a calm, candid walk together, I’ll guide you just enough so everything feels easy and genuine.

No pressure, no perfect behavior needed—just show up as you are and enjoy being together. These are the memories you’ll look back on and feel all over again.

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NASSAU ISLAND COLLECTION




Want beautiful snapshots of your people but don’t have the time, energy, or budget for a full shoot? I’ve got you covered! This session is perfect for those wanting enough time to capture their family between Target runs.


Here’s what you’ll get:


60  minutes of shooting time


3-6 people + 50 for extra person


50 professionally edited images



Turn around time 10 days


Travel from Eleuthera to Nassau included




Online gallery for viewing & download


1 Location



 

from $ 900

 

Happy family of four posing together outdoors near palm trees and a pink beach house on a sunny day.

Nassau Signature Collection


Want beautiful snapshots of your people but don’t have the time, energy, or budget for a full shoot? I’ve got you covered! This session is perfect for those wanting enough time to capture their family between Target runs.


Here’s what you’ll get:


90  minutes of shooting time


12 people + 50 for extra person


75 professionally edited images



Turn around time 10 days


Travel from Eleuthera to Nassau included



Online gallery for viewing & download


1 Location



 

from $ 1500

 

NASSAU PHOTOGRAPHY — BAD WEATHER & RESCHEDULING POLICY




Because weather conditions in Nassau can change unexpectedly, especially for beach and outdoor photoshoots, the following policy applies to all Nassau photography bookings with Orion Joseph Photography.


1. Weather Monitoring


Weather conditions will be monitored before each scheduled session. Cloudy skies and light overcast conditions will not automatically result in a reschedule, as these can still provide beautiful lighting for photographs.


2. Rain, Wind & Unsafe Conditions


If heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, flooding, or other adverse weather conditions make a photoshoot unsafe or unsuitable, the session may be postponed.


The photographer will communicate with the client as early as reasonably possible to discuss the available options.


3. Weather-Related Rescheduling


If the photographer determines that weather conditions are unsuitable for the session, the client may reschedule to a mutually agreed date, subject to availability, without an additional rescheduling fee.


Any booking fee already paid will be transferred to the rescheduled session in accordance with the booking agreement.


Every reasonable effort will be made to find a suitable alternative date. However, rescheduling is subject to the photographer's availability.


4. Client-Initiated Weather Changes


If the client requests a cancellation or rescheduling solely because of the forecast when the photographer considers the conditions safe and suitable, the standard booking and cancellation policy will apply.


5. Tropical Storms, Hurricanes & Travel Disruptions


In the event of a tropical storm, hurricane warning, official safety advisory, evacuation order, or other dangerous weather condition, sessions will be postponed or cancelled as necessary.


As Orion Joseph Photography is based in Eleuthera, Nassau bookings require advance travel arrangements. If severe weather, ferry or flight disruptions, or unsafe travel conditions prevent the photographer from reaching Nassau or returning safely to Eleuthera, the session may need to be rescheduled or cancelled.


Safety will always take priority. The photographer will notify the client as early as reasonably possible if travel arrangements are affected.


6. Travel from Eleuthera to Nassau


Travel arrangements for Nassau bookings are planned in advance, and the agreed photography package fee includes the applicable travel and accommodation arrangements specified at the time of booking.


If unforeseen weather or travel disruptions prevent the photographer from travelling as planned, every reasonable effort will be made to find a suitable alternative date.


If the session cannot take place and rescheduling is not possible, any refund will be handled in accordance with the booking agreement.


7. Accommodation Included in the Package Fee


Accommodation for Nassau bookings is included in the agreed photography package fee. This covers the accommodation planned for the original booking schedule.


If severe weather, ferry or flight disruptions, or other unforeseen travel delays require the photographer to remain in Nassau for an additional night, any additional accommodation costs will be the photographer's responsibility. These unexpected costs will not be passed on to the client, provided the original booking arrangements remain unchanged.


If a client requests a change to the session date or schedule that requires additional travel or accommodation, any additional costs will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.


8. Weather Decision & Communication


The photographer will make the final decision on whether outdoor conditions are safe and suitable for the session.


Clients will be notified through their agreed contact method as soon as reasonably possible regarding weather concerns, travel disruptions, or any necessary changes to the session.


9. Booking Fee & Cancellations


The booking fee is non-refundable and secures the client's session date, in accordance with the booking agreement.


If the photographer must reschedule due to unsafe weather or unforeseen travel disruptions, the booking fee will be transferred to the rescheduled session date.


If the session must be cancelled and rescheduling is not possible, any refund or other resolution will be handled in accordance with the booking agreement and applicable circumstances.


Client-initiated cancellations remain subject to the standard booking and cancellation policy.


Thank You


Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. The Bahamas offers beautiful settings for photography, but weather and inter-island travel can sometimes be unpredictable.


My priority is to provide you with beautiful photographs while ensuring everyone's safety and making your photography experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.


Orion Joseph Photography

Eleuthera, Bahamas

Real Moments. Timeless Memories.



Nassau brings together everything a destination wedding needs — direct international flights, world-class resorts, and some of the most photographed beaches in the Bahamas. Whether you're saying "I do" on Cable Beach, at a Paradise Island resort, or at a private estate overlooking the harbor, I'm here to document it with the same relaxed, emotional approach I bring to every Bahamian wedding.


As a Bahamas-based photographer, I travel to Nassau regularly and know the resorts, the light, and the logistics — which terraces catch the best golden hour, which lobbies work for a rainy-day backup, and how to move a wedding day along without anyone feeling rushed or over-posed.


Your gallery should feel like your wedding in the Bahamas — not a stock photo of a beach. That's the goal every time.


Why Nassau couples choose to work with me


Bahamas-based, not flying in blind. I already know Nassau's resorts and venues, so there's no learning curve on your wedding day.


A relaxed, guided experience. Timing, light, and location all handled so you can be present instead of managing logistics.


Real Bahamian texture in every gallery. From Junkanoo energy to Goombay rhythms, your photos carry the feeling of the islands, not a generic beach backdrop.


A few Nassau wedding touches worth planning around

Golden hour on Cable Beach or Paradise Island — west-facing stretches make for dramatic sunset portraits.

Colonial Nassau architecture — Bay Street and the older downtown core offer a completely different backdrop from resort grounds, worth a short detour for portraits.

Resort-to-resort logistics — many Nassau weddings involve a getting-ready location separate from the ceremony venue; I plan the timeline around that so nothing feels rushed.




FAQ


Do you travel to Nassau, or are you based there?

I'm based in Eleuthera and regularly travel to Nassau for weddings and photography sessions. Being based in Eleuthera means I already know the Bahamas well, and traveling to Nassau is straightforward. You won't have to worry about unfamiliar-territory guesswork when it comes to photographing your wedding day.


Do you charge a travel fee for Nassau weddings?

Travel fees for Nassau weddings depend on the coverage and logistics of your wedding. I'll provide the exact travel cost when preparing your custom photography proposal, so there are no surprises.

Which Nassau resorts or venues have you photographed weddings at?

My Nassau wedding experience continues to grow, and I believe in being completely transparent about the venues I've photographed at. If you're getting married at a specific Nassau resort, hotel, private villa, or beach venue, let me know where you're planning to celebrate. I can discuss the photography logistics, timeline, lighting, and coverage that would work best for your wedding.


Planning a Nassau Destination Wedding?

Whether you're planning an intimate beach ceremony, a luxury resort wedding, or a private destination celebration, I'm available to travel from Eleuthera to Nassau to document your day.

My approach is relaxed, emotional, and focused on the moments that matter — from the excitement before the ceremony to your first kiss, family portraits, and sunset portraits together.

Ready to see if your date is available?


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Let's talk about your Nassau wedding, your plans, and the kind of photographs you want to remember it by.