Our Fave Portrait Locations

 

Trying to decide where to strike a pose for your wedding day portraits? Read on for our fave spots right outside The Refinery’s door and in the surrounding ‘burbs!

 
 

AUSTIN ST & NEWSTEAD TCE

12 Austin St, Newstead, QLD 4006

  • 2 minutes walk!

  • Prioritise your party time by heading for some photos right outside The Refinery’s front door! This street has everything to offer, from industrial backdrops, lush jacarandas (late Oct!) and of course, our iconic black wall.

  • No transport required, just take a little wander and enjoy the variety.

 
 

NEWSTEAD HOUSE & Newstead Park

Cnr Breakfast Creek Rd & Newstead Ave, QLD 4006

  • 9-minute walk or 3-minute drive

  • This heritage listed home is a classic backdrop - wander into the surrounding gardens for towering palms and riverfront spots perfect for catching sunset!

  • If you’re up for a stroll you can get here on foot down the leafy backstreets of Newstead.

 
 

JAMES STreet

Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

  • 4-minute drive

  • This upscale, iconic precinct is just around the corner and boasts ivy covered walls, inner-city streetscapes and an abundance of glossy windows to check yourself out in!

 
 

THE POWERHOUSE & NEW FARM PARK

119 Lamington St, New Farm, QLD 4005

  • 7-minute drive

  • Two vibes in one location! Opt for sprawling sandstone walls and artsy graffiti at this renovated power station turned theatre, or pop out to the adjoining park for last light over manicured rose gardens and massive fig trees.

 
 

THE CALILE

48 James St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

  • 5-minute drive

  • Stay the night here and enjoy the Mediterranean style curved balconies overlooking a luscious pool. The honeymoon starts early!

  • Booking The Calile Suite or The Ada Suite will give you access to a peach-toned private terrace, perfect for a first look.

 
 

mcwhirters car park

13 Warner St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

  • 5-minute drive

  • Pics on another level… the rooftop! The perfect spot for urban portraits above the shimmery city skyline with one of Brisbanes most iconic art deco buildings as your backdrop.

  • Hot tip: Grab a unique snap in one of the many nightlife venues on the way home, from speakeasies to retro arcade bars!

 
 

TENERIFFE

Teneriffe, QLD 4005

  • 4-minute drive

  • This neighbouring suburb dominated by renovated warehouses has plenty of red-brick facades and overgrown vines to fill your frames. Editorial, much!

 
 

parliament house & QUT

2A George St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000

  • 15-minute drive

  • Hit the cobblestones at this historic site! One of the best places to visit if you’re looking for a regal, fairytale backdrop and some lush grounds to lounge about in between shots - the Botanic Gardens are on the doorstep.

 
 

LIQUID LAUNDRY

10 Austin St, Newstead QLD 4005

  • Less than a minute walk

  • Book in with our next-door neighbours on the left to spend some time under the festoons at dusk or against the graffiti feature wall. Liquid Laundry charge a small fee to use their space, enquire here for more info!

 
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