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Matthew Philip

Yallingup Beach Canvas Print WA

Yallingup Beach Canvas Print WA

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Yallingup Beach in Western Australia. Houses in the hillside above, reef running dark beneath the clear sea. Available as stretched canvas with or without a frame, or as a rolled fine art paper print.

  • Ready to hang with included mounting hardware
  • Fade-resistant inks rated for 100+ years
  • UL Greenguard Gold certified, non-toxic inks
  • FSC-certified sustainable pine wood frame
  • Cotton-polyester canvas composite construction
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Yallingup Beach Canvas Print — "Place of Love", Western Australia

Yallingup means "place of love" in the Noongar language, and the town sits up in the bush above the beach rather than on it — a decision made generations ago that has kept this coastline looking the way it does. This aerial photograph holds both halves of it: houses tucked into the hillside, and below them the reef running dark under clear water with the sand curving away.

That arrangement is what makes Yallingup different from a resort beach. There is no esplanade, no high-rise, no strip. Just the heritage Caves House Hotel in its gardens, the Yallingup General Store, and homes half-hidden in the peppermint trees — with the reef-sheltered lagoon and one of Australia's most historic surf breaks directly below.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Three demanding textures share this frame — the transparency of the shallows, the reef beneath the surface, and the green of the coastal scrub — and the drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera holds every one of them sharp at full print size.

Shelter and wildness in one view

This is the piece that carries real South West character rather than generic beach appeal. The combination of settlement and wilderness, calm lagoon and open ocean, gives it a depth that a plain water scene simply cannot match.

It suits living rooms, bedrooms, studies and holiday homes, and it resonates powerfully with anyone who has stayed here, surfed here, or been married at Caves House — a place people genuinely fall in love in, exactly as the name suggests.

Available as a fine art paper print or stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options across a full range of sizes. Every artwork in the Matthew Philip collection comes from his own aerial photographs of beaches he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

Somebody made a very good decision at Yallingup a long time ago: they built the town up in the bush above the beach instead of on it. No esplanade, no high-rise, no strip of shops on the sand — just houses half-swallowed by peppermint trees, Caves House in its gardens, and the general store.

This frame holds both halves of the place at once: the houses on the hillside, and below them the reef running dark under clear water with the sand curving off. Above the reef is a sheltered lagoon full of kids; beyond it, one of the most historic surf breaks in the country.

The name means place of love in Noongar, and people still get married at Caves House most weekends of the year. Holding the shallows, the reef and the bush all sharp in one exposure is the job of the 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro — and it does it comfortably.

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Frequently asked questions

All canvas prints on this site are made to order—I print each one specifically for you using museum-quality materials, which means a 3–4 week production and delivery window within Australia. This isn't a warehouse clearance; it's a custom-made product crafted to last decades. If you're ordering before a specific date, get in touch and I can often prioritize your print. Free shipping applies Australia-wide, and you'll receive tracking so you know exactly when your piece is arriving.

Paper and poster prints ship much faster—typically 1-2 business days to anywhere in the world, with free international shipping included. If you need your aerial photography print urgently, this is the best option. The paper is archival-grade (same fade-resistant, professional-quality stock I use in gallery prints), so despite the quicker turnaround, you're not compromising on longevity.

Canvas prints ship ready to hang with your choice of frame style at checkout: black, white, or natural oak. Each frame is specifically designed to complement the composition of the aerial photography and arrives attached and ready to display. If you prefer an unframed print, that's available too—giving you the flexibility to source custom framing locally or match existing décor. Paper prints come unframed but can be ordered with frame recommendations included in your package.

Canvas prints are stretched across 390gsm acid-free poly-cotton matte canvas—the same archival-quality material used by professional galleries and museums for fine art. The inks are fade-resistant and non-toxic, rated for 100+ years without noticeable color shift when kept out of direct sunlight. Paper prints come in three finishes: matte (museum-grade), semi-gloss (vibrant), or fine art paper, all archival-rated. As a Perth-based aerial photographer who has shot every image on this site, I've invested in materials that will outlast the trends—your print is an investment in something that lasts.

Canvas and paper prints are low-maintenance. Keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight (which fades any print over decades) and humidity extremes. If dust settles on canvas, a soft, dry, lint-free cloth does the job—no cleaners needed. Paper prints benefit from framing behind glass or acrylic, which provides UV protection and makes them virtually maintenance-free. Both formats are designed to age gracefully; many customers report their prints looking exactly as vibrant 10+ years later.

I stand behind every print. If your canvas or paper print arrives damaged, the colors aren't right, or anything doesn't meet your expectations, contact me immediately with photos. I'll remake it or refund you—no questions, no process. This isn't just a returns policy; it's a commitment to your satisfaction. Email matt@matthewphilip.com and we'll resolve it within 48 hours.