I have the beautiful west coast wedding of Karmia and Caleb to share with you today. It was a lovely laidback day at Gracehill Vineyard Estate. We zipped out to Muriwai and caught the sunset (it was just after daylight savings) for bridal party photos. Karmia and Caleb were surrounded by all their nearest and […]

I’ve known and being friends with Renee since I was 18 years old, I’ve been blessed to see her journey over the years as well as have her as an amazing supportive friend too. So obviously I was overjoyed when Renee started dating Josh, fell in love and then got engaged. It’s always special when […]

A beautiful Gracehill Auckland wedding for you today. I actually shot at this venue three times this season so there is more to come! Amy and Ian had a lovely sunny day, perfect for photos in the vineyard and gardens. These two met through mutual friends in their uni days and were friends for a […]

A list of the top 12 wedding venues in Kumeu and wider Northwest Auckland by local photographer Lydia Rachel. Updated for 2023. As a local Auckland wedding photographer, I have shot hundreds of weddings working in the industry for over ten years. Auckland is a wonderful city with a variety of different landscapes and many […]

Hello! I hope you are all doing well, keeping sane in this Covid-19 isolation time. I know there are so many of you still planning your weddings during this time and it’s great to have a bit more space to do some research, be inspired and figure out what you like. But how do you […]

Today I wanted to chat about something I get asked about all the time- wedding timelines! It is such an important thing to consider the entire flow of your wedding day to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Having been to over 100 weddings myself, I know it really makes a difference on […]