Zoe and Daniel’s Auckland city wedding was simple, meaningful, and really well considered. Zoe is a friend of mine, so it felt extra special to be there capturing it all. They’re a genuinely sweet couple, and the whole day reflected that, nothing overdone, just intentional and true to them. A ceremony close to home They […]

Jamie and Melissa’s wedding at Bridgewater Country Estate was one of those classic summer days, hot, relaxed, and full of feeling. Set just outside Auckland, Bridgewater Country Estate is known for its open lawns, native bush, and tucked-away ceremony spots. It’s a venue that doesn’t need much added to it, the setting really does the […]

Textural Wedding Inspiration at Boathouse Row, Auckland The third and final look from our Boathouse Row styled shoot leaned into texture, depth and contrast. After exploring an earthy palette and a brighter garden setup earlier in the day, this look felt more refined and layered, with a focus on rich tones and considered detail. Once […]

Bright Garden Wedding Inspiration at Boathouse Row, Auckland The second look from our Boathouse Row styled shoot took a brighter, more playful direction. In contrast to the earthy first setup, this look leaned into colour and contrast while keeping the overall feel relaxed and editorial. Planning and style direction was led by Lisa and her […]

To celebrate summer, new beginnings, and over a decade of photographing weddings, I’m so excited to share something really special. In collaboration with The Kiwi Wedding Podcast, I’m giving one couple the chance to win their full wedding photography package with Lydia Rachel Photography, valued at over $5,000. This is something I’ve never done before, […]

Earthy Wedding Inspiration at Boathouse Row, Auckland This styled shoot at Boathouse Row was captured across three different looks, each exploring a distinct mood. This first look focused on an earthy, grounded wedding aesthetic set right on the water. The remaining two looks from the day will be shared soon. The planning and style direction […]

A Relaxed Summer Wedding at The McCallum Residence (Clevedon, Auckland) There’s a reason The McCallum Residence is one of my favourite wedding venues in Auckland. Tucked into a private waterfront setting on the Clevedon coast, this heritage Scottish manor seamlessly blends historic character with expansive lawns, native trees, and a white shelly beach – all […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of shooting a beautiful styled shoot at The Ever Room, showcasing Willowlane’s latest tableware and styling collection. The shoot explored a few different looks, from elegant table settings to a sparkling champagne tower and decadent cake – all perfect inspiration for weddings and events in Auckland and beyond. This shoot […]

Sharing another special day with you today – Kristie and Josiah’s beautiful Nelson wedding! Kristie is a good friend of mine; we used to live just five minutes down the road from each other in Auckland and quickly became besties thanks to our shared dry sense of humour, our love of bringing people together, and […]

I’m excited to share with you Trudi and James’ beautiful Queenstown wedding today. They got married at Winehouse, the most gorgeous wedding venue in the Gibbston Valley. This one was particularly special to me as Trudi and James are friends of mine. Trudi and I flatted together in Auckland and also moved over to London […]