Journal

Keep up with what I have been shooting, check out my blog entries giving a taste of my latest and past work projects. Click on the title for a preview…

April 5, 2022

Bianca + Nathan

Bianca and Nathan’s glorious day was full of laughter, love, beautiful styling (Nicky’s bridal table letters were incredible) & attention to detail. Wed on the pretty lawn at Te Maru, we were treated to beautiful vows & the best little ring bearer Tommy – who nailed it. Adventures around the farm with the most handsome of horses, reflections, champagne sprays and later to a fire sky beach stroll… The night was kicked off with a dance that was next level – so many sore smile muscles and fabulous memories. See below for a sneak peek into their day….

Dress: Paperswan Bride

Makeup: Alex

Hair: Aspen and Paige

Flowers: Pineapple Sage

Table Flowers: Belle Maison

Celebrant: Mikayla Zandstra

Rings: Butchers Showcase

Mens Suits: Kingsway

Cake: The Unbaked Bakery

Stationary: Wolf Foot invites – designs by Imogen Bailey

Catering: L’Epicure

Styling: LL Hire & own

Tableware: Dobsons

Videographer: Scott Anderson (and super star couple carrier…)

Venue: Te Maru

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March 24, 2022

Alannah + Shaun

“You will be the happiest of women. And we will sing, all by ourselves, till we swoon away with delight” – Gaston Leroux, ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’…..

Introducing Mr and Mrs Murphy! Playing out like a cliff hanging, crowd banging, energetic & emotionally filled script – Alannah and Shaun’s day was pure perfection. Laughter, music, sore smile muscles, adventures, details, wardrobe changes and a good dollop of theatrics – topped off with a dance to die for. Thanks for the memories – see below for a sneak peek xx

Dress: Natalie Rose Bridal

Makeup: Stacey Holdt

Hair: Sean and Steve – Elwin Evans

Men’s Attire: Kingsway

Rings: Dalgleish

Flowers: Nicci Goodin

Celebrant: Sam Bennett (at the last hour – written by Jess Old) & Father Tom

Cake: The Unbaked Bakery

Catering: Backyard Catering

Reception Furniture & Tableware: Dobsons

Location: Pihama Lavender

Video: Michael LaHood

Second Shooter: Ryan Polei

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March 18, 2022

The Curl Next Door

Tame those locks with Donna! Such a fun time working with this goddess on her brand imagery. See her for the best curls ever xx

Styling by Marianne Nairn. New website coming soon by the talented Design Garage team. www.thecurlnextdoor.co.nz

March 7, 2022

Sarah & Liam

I love a family farm wedding – and these two nailed it. Wed on their own slice of country, Sarah and Liam held their ceremony on their lawn with views to their rolling hills. Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, they shared beautiful vows and then on to 4WD adventures and whole lot of reception shenanigans. So much fun and thanks for the good times! See below for a sneak peek… xx

Dress: Paperswan Bride

Flowers: Own

Rings: Brownsons

Makeup: Stacey Holt

Hair: Denby Lane

Celebrant: Murray Weir

Cake: Cake Diary

Catering: ABC Catering

February 24, 2022

Joanne & Steve

Celebrating their togetherness on their own gorgeous slice of Taradise – Joanne & Steve bet the rain for their beautiful ceremony, held on their bush clad lawn with close family and friends carefully undercover. Adventures for our shoot around the property was such a treat – bush, farm, lakes and glades – the perfect backdrop for their special day. Thanks for the ride and god times! See below for a sneak peek into their special day.

Dress: Dylin’s Bridal

Flowers: Bride made

Makeup: Simone Penberth

Hair: Vie – Nicole

Mens Attire: Kingsway

Celebrant: Sam Bennett

Rings: Michael Hill

Cake: A Love of Cakes – by Annette

Catering: Backyard Catering

Marquee Setups: Dobsons

February 13, 2022

Jamiee and Fion

Juggling life in these uncertain times can throw some curve balls but Jamiee and Fion managed it like pros! A first look with Dad, two ceremonies to keep things possible (Helen nailed them!) – mixed with laughs, love, wind and some garden & farm adventures. See below for sneak peek into their gorgeous South Taranaki midweek double wedding….

Dress: Bridal Studio – Palmerston North

Flowers: Keepsake Bouquets

Makeup: Maxine at Bliss

Hair: Hairs the Secret

Rings: Glen James

Cake: Aunty – Donna Jackson

Location: Manutahi Church and Ohangai

Celebrant: Helen D’ath

Catering: Ohangai

Photography Location: Ohangai, Bryn-y-mor & friend’s farm.

January 11, 2022

Platinum Homes – New Plymouth

Recent shots taken for this gorgeous show home in New Plymouth – one foot in the door and it felt like home. ….

https://www.platinumhomes.co.nz/our-homes/showhomes/new-plymouth-taranaki/

December 20, 2021

Brittany + Harry

When Brittany married Harry ….. wed at Lakeside Waverley – a place filled with special memories and family history – a farm based wedding was never so pretty. Arriving by Horse & Cart, Brittany stole the show with her entrance and her Pallas Couture gown. The ceremony was gorgeous, heart felt and blessed with sunshine & great company, and a well deserved tipple afterwards. Creative shots were around the farm and on to their own land, then back to the reception at the Homestead graced with gorgeous food, great tunes and brilliant speeches. Such a beautiful couple and so much fun working with these two again. Thanks for the memories and see below for a little teaser xx

Dress: Pallas Couture

Flowers: One Fine Day

Celebrant: Petra Allen

Makeup: Amber Makeup

Hair: LOLA Hair

Mens Attire: Barkers

Ceremony Refreshments: Hello Audrey

Cake: Unbaked bakery

Catering: Orton’s Catering

Music: Sean Preston

Video: Mark Lahood

Second shooter and drone legend: Thomas Busby

Venue: Lakeside & Homestead

Styling: One Fine Day

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December 2, 2021

Racquel & Jarron

Racquel & Jarron’s epic spring wedding day was blessed with sunshine & fabulous company. Starting the day off with some lazy golf driving, the boys enjoyed the calm, while the ladies prepped at the beautiful Tairoa Lodge. The day rolled effortlessly – full of laughter, good times and memories to last forever. Here’s a sneak peek into their perfect South Taranaki day – thanks so much for having me along on the beginning of your next chapter! So excited for you both & Emily xx

Dress: Hera Couture

Celebrant: Josie Werder

Flowers: Grace

Makeup: Jessica Stockwell

Hair: Rachel Bernhardi

Cake: The Unbaked Bakery

Venue: Tairoa Lodge

Food: Tairoa Lodge

Wedding stationary: Westerly and Co

December 1, 2021

Sandra’s Birthday Adventures…

It was a huge honour to be asked to come along and document Sandra McCullough’s special birthday adventures on the Forgotten World Rail Carts. Meeting in the Republic of Whangamomona, we enjoyed a bus tour, lunch and then a scenic cart ride back to base. Sun, rain, goats, wild sheep & cows, deer, mud, dogs and lots of laughs. So much fun & history – and such a lovely bunch xx

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