Becca and Chris kicked off their journey with a cute Hobbit pickup line so it felt appropriate that they choose to tie the knot in the dreamy setting of Hobbiton. Due to the pandemic, many of Becca and Chris’s family & friends couldn’t get over from the Uk to make their day, so having their […]

Becca and Chris kicked off their journey with a cute Hobbit pickup line so it felt appropriate that they choose to tie the knot in the dreamy setting of Hobbiton. Due to the pandemic, many of Becca and Chris’s family & friends couldn’t get over from the Uk to make their day, so having their […]

I had the pleasure of capturing Cait and Blain’s Autumn wedding at The Boatshed in Cambridge. The scene was set under the gorgeous leaves of the Boatshed, and let me tell you, I’m a sucker for Autumn weddings and all the incredible colors this season brings. I also love the pretty light that we get […]

I had the pleasure of capturing Cait and Blain’s Autumn wedding at The Boatshed in Cambridge. The scene was set under the gorgeous leaves of the Boatshed, and let me tell you, I’m a sucker for Autumn weddings and all the incredible colors this season brings. I also love the pretty light that we get […]

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Planning a wedding during the Covid pandemic has been a challenge for many people, including George and Joe. They had to change their wedding plans multiple times over the course of three years. Finally, they were able to have their long-awaited ceremony. It was a very emotional event, and George’s speech at the reception was […]

Planning a wedding during the Covid pandemic has been a challenge for many people, including George and Joe. They had to change their wedding plans multiple times over the course of three years. Finally, they were able to have their long-awaited ceremony. It was a very emotional event, and George’s speech at the reception was […]

Loryn and Mitch recently tied the knot, choosing the town hall as their wedding venue. The reason behind their decision was simple: they needed a place that could comfortably accommodate all their large group of guests, as well as having both their wedding ceremony and reception at the same location. Loryn, being a designer herself, […]

Recently, we organized a workshop for 14 photographers at the Tree Church in Ohaupo. It was a big project, almost like planning a wedding and gave me a fresh appreciation of what my couples have to go through prior to their big days! The Tree Church in Ohaupo served as the perfect venue to host […]

Recently, we organized a workshop for 14 photographers at the Tree Church in Ohaupo. It was a big project, almost like planning a wedding and gave me a fresh appreciation of what my couples have to go through prior to their big days! The Tree Church in Ohaupo served as the perfect venue to host […]

I have been fortunate to meet and photograph many amazing couples this season, and Julia and Shaun are definitely one of them. Julia and Shaun chose The Red Barn for their venue, which is always a fav of mine. From the tree lined driveway to the amazing golden hour locations, The Red Barn is a […]

Due to the C-word, more and more of my couples are thinking about live-streaming their wedding so that family and friends who may be far away don’t need to miss a moment of their special day! Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions above live streaming, I hope this helps demystify how […]

Due to the C-word, more and more of my couples are thinking about live-streaming their wedding so that family and friends who may be far away don’t need to miss a moment of their special day! Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions above live streaming, I hope this helps demystify how […]

If you think planning a wedding is difficult, can you imagine doing it THREE TIMES?! To navigate a Wedding over Covid times is not an easy task. Kay and Luke had planned to Marry on the second of May in the Waikato. Midway through level four, the call was made to postpone. Again, plan B […]

New Zealand went into Level 2 lockdown the week prior to Baiba and Peter’s wedding. But despite some guests no longer able to attend, it still remained all go. However, when the Civil Defence evacuated their gorgeous beachfront venue, Flat White Cafe the morning of the wedding due to a tsunami threat, I just wasn’t […]

New Zealand went into Level 2 lockdown the week prior to Baiba and Peter’s wedding. But despite some guests no longer able to attend, it still remained all go. However, when the Civil Defence evacuated their gorgeous beachfront venue, Flat White Cafe the morning of the wedding due to a tsunami threat, I just wasn’t […]

Zoe & Ben’s epic surprise wedding was held in Raglan. After greeting loved ones who had just arrived to celebrate their engagement party, they moved things up a gear announcing that in 15 minutes they’d be getting married on the beach! You can imagine the excitement as they dashed off to get changed while their […]

It was definitely not love at first sight for Brya and Josh the first time they met in Primary school. It took until Year 11 for this to change, they started going out and have been together ever since. I was Bryas Photography teacher in her final year of High School and I remember her […]

It was definitely not love at first sight for Brya and Josh the first time they met in Primary school. It took until Year 11 for this to change, they started going out and have been together ever since. I was Bryas Photography teacher in her final year of High School and I remember her […]

Jono a  motor bike loving, self-confessed ex’bogan’ who works as an undertaker and  Ashleigh a dance teacher from the Shore may have been an unexpected match to their friends and family at first.  But as everybody agreed on the day, these two couldn’t be more perfect for each another.  The day started on a high when Ash […]

I’ve tried over and over again to find words to put to Hannah and Dan’s wedding but I’m finding it so hard to describe this day in a way that does it justice. I think this is partly because Hannah and Dan are family and while every wedding I shoot is important to me, this […]

I’ve tried over and over again to find words to put to Hannah and Dan’s wedding but I’m finding it so hard to describe this day in a way that does it justice. I think this is partly because Hannah and Dan are family and while every wedding I shoot is important to me, this […]

Even though I’ve photographed into the hundreds of weddings now, there are some things I never forget about a day. The way a groom looks at his bride is one of those things, and Pete  you had everyone choked up from the moment Kayla walked in. Kayla and Pete celebrated their love surrounded by two of […]

Last year Dave and I had the pleasure of being Caitlin and Sam’s neighbours and they are two of the kindest and most thoughtful people I’ve met! They went to school and now live at St Peters School in Cambridge where their ceremony was held under the most gorgeous grove of Kahikatea trees.  Years ago […]

Last year Dave and I had the pleasure of being Caitlin and Sam’s neighbours and they are two of the kindest and most thoughtful people I’ve met! They went to school and now live at St Peters School in Cambridge where their ceremony was held under the most gorgeous grove of Kahikatea trees.  Years ago […]

Liz and Sam are high school sweethearts. They met when we were 14, became best friends when they were 15 and started dating at 16. Because they had been together for nearly 10 years, they only had a four month engagement. Liz would describe it as ” hectic but awesome, as it made us focus […]

Stacey and Dale celebrated their ten year anniversary by getting married! The morning started with a very original first look using balloons and their smiles couldn’t have been bigger when they saw each other for the first time. The Narrows landing is already a stunning venue but the super talented Stacey perfected every space with her […]

Stacey and Dale celebrated their ten year anniversary by getting married! The morning started with a very original first look using balloons and their smiles couldn’t have been bigger when they saw each other for the first time. The Narrows landing is already a stunning venue but the super talented Stacey perfected every space with her […]

I’m so excited to share these images as this was a such special day for us to be a  part of! We have known Megan, Tom and their families for a while and they are both so respected within the communities that they are part of. I also found out on the day that my Dad […]

For the last 24 months I’ve walked a route that takes me via some beautiful homes, and there is one in particular I’ve admired from afar. I’m not gonna lie from time to time I even got my photo geek on, planning what I would do if I photographed there.  Then I met Kendra and […]

For the last 24 months I’ve walked a route that takes me via some beautiful homes, and there is one in particular I’ve admired from afar. I’m not gonna lie from time to time I even got my photo geek on, planning what I would do if I photographed there.  Then I met Kendra and […]

I’m always interested in what is most important to a couple on their wedding day. Following on from a year with the loss of some loved ones, Julia and Simon were very clear that their priority was family and everything about their day was carefully considered to reflect this. Simon got ready at his house […]

Cars, lines, signs. Distracting pedestrians. More distracting signs. These are the things I would normally avoid like a rash on a shoot. So when Tash and Arie suggested we photograph at a Hamilton central parking garage I decided to embrace the idiosyncrasies and imperfections of an urban location.   This was the creative photo shoot we had planned […]

Cars, lines, signs. Distracting pedestrians. More distracting signs. These are the things I would normally avoid like a rash on a shoot. So when Tash and Arie suggested we photograph at a Hamilton central parking garage I decided to embrace the idiosyncrasies and imperfections of an urban location.   This was the creative photo shoot we had planned […]

Arie and Tash rung me 6 weeks ago explaining they had decided to bring their February wedding forward to ASAP! They are also Photographers (check out their work here)with a busy few months ahead and wanted to avoid their own Wedding being overshadowed by the madness of peak Wedding season.  As they spend so much of […]

Sneens are not normally what I would wear to a wedding, but this wedding was an exception! Catherine and Graham  traveled  all the way from the UK and Hong Kong, arriving just 24 hours before their big day. However, when we met them that morning there was no sign of jetlag from these two! The Wedding […]

Sneens are not normally what I would wear to a wedding, but this wedding was an exception! Catherine and Graham  traveled  all the way from the UK and Hong Kong, arriving just 24 hours before their big day. However, when we met them that morning there was no sign of jetlag from these two! The Wedding […]

Its amazing how different a wedding can be from elaborate celebrations to intimate elopements! After getting to know my couples, I always look forward to seeing how they create their day to reflect who they are. Whether it be through details or tradition, Wedding days are a beautiful reflection of the character and values of those who plan […]

I  met Mike before Miriam did and Miriam before Mike did.  I studied with Miriam in Wellington, she was majoring in Fashion and I was majoring in Photography. Over the years we worked on several projects together and Miriam was even a model in a couple of my shoots! Miriam has always been the type that pays […]

I  met Mike before Miriam did and Miriam before Mike did.  I studied with Miriam in Wellington, she was majoring in Fashion and I was majoring in Photography. Over the years we worked on several projects together and Miriam was even a model in a couple of my shoots! Miriam has always been the type that pays […]