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 […]

So, you’ve got a business you’re proud of. You’ve poured your heart, soul, and probably your weeknights and weekends into building something real. But here’s the thing: if your photos don’t reflect the magic you bring to the table, you’re doing yourself (and your dream clients) a disservice. If you’ve been sitting on the fence […]

An extensive list of Auckland Wedding Venues by Wedding Photographer Lydia Rachel – Updated for 2025. We are spoiled with Auckland wedding venues, there are a lot! With our sprawling coastlines, a harbour full of islands, lush bush and gardens, rural landscapes and iconic city architecture, there is something for everyone. I have organised this […]

I’m so excited to announce a project I have been thinking about (and procrastinating making) for a long time… The Kiwi Wedding Podcast! I wanted to create a space and community for people getting married in New Zealand. To share stories, learn from those who have gone before and get advice for planning your Kiwi […]

A little throwback today to a wedding in Tuscany, which I second shot with the lovely Jerri from Big Love Photography (London). This was a dream come true, shooting a wedding at the beautiful Villa di Ulignano. It’s pretty hard to find a more incredible place to get married than Italy! If you ever want […]