Shevonee and Oli, what a wonderful wedding day at Turanga Creek. As you will see, Shev is drop-dead elegance and beauty. Her simple silhouette dress, white flowers, and beautiful details were divine. Keep scrolling until you see the sleeves later! I’m obsessed with big sleeves for brides at the moment, and Shev pulled them off […]

Let’s have a chat about DIY (do-it-yourself) weddings. I would say they are not as popular as they used to be but still happen today. There are pros and cons for a DIY or a semi-DIY approach to your wedding, which we are going to discuss, and what DIY really means. Is it the right […]

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 […]

This day! The most dreamy Autumn wedding at Kumeu Valley Estate. Rowena actually used to be a flatmate of mine and I was so honoured when she asked me to capture her special day. Rowena and Dave had a real focus on spending quality time with their guests on the day, planning their timeline to […]

Ben and Kupa celebrated their love on a gorgeous Auckland day in Devonport, with a reception at Glasshouse Morningside. It was such a personalised and meaningful day incorporating their faith, family, and cultures. We stopped in at Cornwall Park for bridal party photos, always a favourite with so many spots to shoot. We also got […]

Olivia and Christian’s Jonkers Farm wedding was a beautiful and meaningful occasion. Jonkers Farm is definitely one of my favourite Auckland wedding venues, the woodlands, the rolling hills, the west coast sunset… seriously, it’s a photographer’s dream! I will let the photographs speak for themselves… Venue: Jonkers FarmPlanning/Styling: Blume and Darling

Where do I start? There are a bunch of different ways to find the ideal wedding photographer. Some of the most common are: via Google, social media, or word of mouth. Getting recommendations from friends or other wedding vendors can be great. Also, there are some wonderful wedding directories out there (with all sorts of […]

Choosing your bridal party (bridesmaids and groomsmen) is a really exciting part of your wedding planning but can also be a tricky one. You may have had your crew picked out in your mind for years, or maybe you are stuck! You may have lots of friends and don’t want anyone to feel left out, […]

I didn’t want to write this post in a negative way, and in no way want to come across as complaining or having a rant. There is so much I love about being a wedding photographer, a lot more positive than negative! 99% of my clients are amazing! I wanted to let you in on […]

One of the most popular topic requests I have had is for: marriage advice. While I love everything weddings and have so much experience photographing them, your wedding day really is just a tiny snippet of your entire relationship. It’s still important and pivotal of course, but wouldn’t you say your relationship overall is more […]