Masterton Wedding Photographer - Brianna & Matty A chilled New Year's Eve wedding was in order for Brianna & Matty. The idea was to have a big party with their friends and family, which happened to have a wedding ceremony for a short time. I think it's fair to say that this wedding was all of that and more, super relaxed and super fun!
Makoura Lodge, Manawatu Wedding Photographer - Susan & Chris
The Landing Wedding Venue - Becca & Steve Where do I start? Such a beautiful, perfect day. The one thing that Steve and Becca really wanted, was to be able to spend as much time with their guests as possible. The photos were super important to them, but like many couples they didn't want to be away from their guests for too long and wanted plenty of time to hang out with their bridal party. I am totally on the same page with this - weddings are all about sharing your day with the people that mean the most to you. The plan was to get ready early and then have a grazing platter for lunch at the brides parent's lifestyle block, with time just hanging out, relaxing and chatting with their best friends. I got plenty of candid images before a quick 20mins taking some more formal photos. [...]
Martinborough Wedding Photographer - Charlotte & Craig Classic, timeless, elegant, country chic. Stunning location, stunning bride and groom, family, friends - a casual relaxed affair. What more could you ask for? Oh..... perfect light for photography - and we got that too! This wedding was all about bringing all the people the couple love the most, all together to help share their special day. I loved hearing Charlotte's story of how they met - every girl needs a friend like that! "We met via a mutual friend who introduced us at a spin glass! I hated every minute of it and then I spied Craig....she told me he came every Monday and so I started going. A few weeks down the track she then invited us to a few drinks, set us up, supplied some booze and the rest of history really!" Thanks for having me along Charlotte and [...]
Makoura Lodge Wedding Rachel and Jason are from the Manawatu with a strong farming and hunting background. When they first contacted me about photographing their wedding, I had never been the Makoura Lodge and after goggling it realised it was miles from anywhere! What a venue though! For Jason being a keen hunter and Rachel having grown up on a farm, there really was no other choice - the wedding had to be at Makoura lodge as it just ticked all the boxes. And what a perfect day it turned out to be! Jason had organised a helicopter to take the boys to the venue - Marise was wrapped seeing as she was shooting the boys getting ready! I carried on up the lodge to hang out with the girls. The venue really is stunning, and the weather played ball for us as well - we were slightly worried [...]
