New Zealand Wedding Photographers
by Avya Hlaváč | 12 Nov 2024
It's true when people say your wedding day will pass by in a flash.
After months of strenuous planning and a likely exorbitant amount of money, don't you want beautiful photos to help you remember it all?
Beyond the grand gestures and formalities, good wedding photography immortalises the authentic reactions, the laugh-crying and the questionable dance moves.
When life continues, and memories fade, you'll be glad you invested in an excellent wedding photographer to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Considering New Zealand is such a small country, we are blessed with many photographers who fit the brief.
Below, we've listed the most popular wedding regions in New Zealand and provided several incredible wedding photographers per region.
Wedding Photographers in Auckland
Zahn

Not driven by trends or agendas, Zahn's focus is simple - to capture great photos of what matters. Whether you're planning a backyard bash or a destination elopement - Zahn will capture work that is bold, dynamic, and full of life.
Perspectives Photo

The Perspectives team is never far from the action, capturing breathtaking portraits, action-packed party snaps, and everything in between. They approach each wedding with a fresh slate and open mind, producing refreshing and thoughtful work.
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Chris Turner

Chris is one heck of a photographer to have in your corner. His laid-back presence immediately settles even the most nervous of brides and grooms. His beautiful photography is a testament to his many years of experience perfecting his craft.
Wedding Photographers in Wellington
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Michelle & Hemi are a Wellington-based husband and wife duo and some of the Wellington region's very best photographers. Their work is all about reliving the greatest party you've ever thrown and going back in time to the feeling of that day.
Tim & Nadine

Tim & Nadine are photographers who love to work with negative space, clean lines and honest emotion to capture unforgettable shots. Weddings have taken them to the ends of the earth, but they consider Wellington home.
August & Vine

Let us introduce Sam from August & Vine. She's here to capture the feeling. Driven by the belief that your wedding is a celebration and not a performance, Sam works behind the scenes to capture you in your most authentic state, rather than orchestrating moments or poses.
Wedding Photographers in Christchurch
Grey Area Productions
Andrew from Grey Area is known for his cool, calm and collected presence and vogue-esque photography. His work is sophisticated and delicate, suited to the modern-day romantics.
Sarah Clements Photography

Christchurch-based photographer Sarah Clements cares not only about your wedding photos but also the journey that leads to capturing them. In her words, "To me, wedding photography is more than just taking pictures; it's about creating an experience where you feel relaxed, supported, and truly cared for from day one."
Koru Photography

Tamara of Koru Photography describes herself as a "visual storyteller for loved-up souls." Her work is timeless, emphasising the raw humanity within a wedding day.
Nilufar Nuthall

Nilu first picked up a camera as a child and hasn't put it down since. Her love for the craft has enabled her to capture weddings, graduations, portraits and special events in the UK for the last 35 years. Now based in beautiful New Zealand, she brings a wealth of expertise and grace to each wedding.
Wedding Photographers in Queenstown
Jinal Govind

Jinal Govind is a sought-after wedding photographer with an affinity for the outdoors. Couples are drawn to not only his beautiful photography but also his top-notch banter and infectious energy.
Kate Roberge

Kate Roberge is a Queenstown-based photographer and a self-professed lover of breakfast, fashion and film. Her work has an undeniable editorial edge - allowing her to capture your precious day through an artistic perspective.
Alpine Image Co.

Alpine Image Co. is a team of photographers known to trapeze mountain tops and scour for the best photo locations in the region. Their work speaks for itself - vibrant, creative and full of life.
Wedding Photographers in Hawke's Bay
Meredith Lord

Meredith Lord is a Hawke's Bay wedding photographer with an editorial style that elevates the ordinary. Her down-to-earth personality is her superpower, allowing her to fit right in and capture the inside scoop of your wedding day.
Abby Harrison

Known for causing severe belly laughs, Abby approaches her couples with warmth and a healthy dose of humour. Born and bred in the region, Abby brings a wealth of knowledge regarding photo locations, vendor recommendations, and all things Hawke's Bay weddings.
Eva Bradley

Eva Bradley is one of the region's most popular photographers. With over 700 weddings under her belt, she's as experienced as one can get. Her strengths are her knowledge of how to use light and her ability to gently guide her couples in a relaxed way to achieve the best photos.
Wedding Photographers in Waikato
Hayley Adele

Hayley Adele is a Waikato local whose work ethic and attention to detail are phenomenal. Whether she suggests a slight tilt of the head or moves a flyaway hair, she knows how to help her couples look their very best.
Ruth Gilmour

Ruth Gilmour is a Waikato-based photographer who has captured beautiful photos of lovers, families and newborns for the last twenty years. She has a beautiful way of putting people at ease in front of the camera which has proven to be a game changer for camera-shy clients.
Ainslee Burke

Based in Hamilton, Ainslee Burke is a regular in the Waikato wedding scene. Much like her personality, her photography style is laid back, relaxed and captured with a natural approach.
Wedding Photographers in the Bay of Plenty
Justin Aitken

Papamoa Beach-based Justin Aitken has been around the block and back as a wedding photographer, earning himself multiple awards and a professional reputation to write home about. Justin is not only one of Bay of Plenty's finest but a 4-time winner of the NZ Wedding Photographer of the Year award.
Grace Jones

Grace Jones is a Bay of Plenty wedding photographer whose photography will, in her own words, "tell it like it is". Her work is elegant, candid and grounded in the beauty of real life.
Eilish Burt

Eilish Burt is a wedding and elopement photographer with a distinct vintage style. If you want your day captured through film photography with a nostalgic edge, Eilish is your girl! With impeccable style and a keen eye for detail, Eilish has thrilled clients with her results since she began in 2017.
Wedding Photographers in Northland
Greg Campbell

Mangawhai-based photographer Greg Campbell is one of the region's veteran wedding vendors. With close to 500 weddings under his belt, he has shot at most venues across the country and has a wealth of knowledge to offer his couples.
Wild & Grace

Behind the Wild & Grace brand, you'll find Olga and Katherine, a tight-knit duo of friends with a mutual love of creative storytelling. Fusing their strengths and experiences to create something epic, Wild & Grace exists to produce powerful wedding photography you'll fall in love with.
Joel & Bonita

World-travellers Joel and Bonita bring a free-spirited, adventurous style to Northland's wedding scene. Though based in Whangarei, this vibrant duo is known to traverse Northland to capture weddings and elopements.
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