These two are an absolute delight to be around. Their love is so strong and they’re crazy about each other. It’s exactly as it should be! And you guys, possibly for the first time in my career, the groom said he was happy to take more photos because he was enjoying the day so much! …
Weddings
December 13, 2019
Lauren and Sam
Are you able to put together a beautiful string trio from members of your family, to play at your wedding? Because Lauren and Sam can, and it was amazing! Invercargill’s Civic Theatre provided an incredible venue for Lauren and Sam’s wedding reception, after a gorgeous outdoor ceremony at Argyle Cottage Gardens. If you’re looking for …
Portraits
November 19, 2019
Newport Family
The Newport family all got together for an early Christmas in October, so I headed out to the farm near Gore to capture some family photos for them.
Weddings
October 26, 2019
Heather and Nicole
Fiordland Lodge weddings might just be my new favourite thing. How refreshing to step away from Queenstown and its tourists, and into fresh, lush Fiordland. Heather and Nicole’s big day marked the start of my wedding season. I like to kick things off in style! There’s something quite special and cosy about wedding guests all …
Engagement
October 22, 2019
Sarah and Roger – Engaged
Sarah and Roger chose the warmest night of the month for their engagement photos, so we headed out to Oreti Beach to soak up the evening sun. Of course wee George joined us for a few photos and his moment in the spotlight. I didn’t actually realise how cold it was until I got in …
Portraits
September 14, 2019
The birth of Jagger
It’s a funny thing to be writing this blog in September, when Jagger was born in May. This wee man is the most handsome little four-month-old man you’d ever see now. Last month, I was called to Southland Hospital’s maternity ward for a different reason. In the room next to this one, I photographed a …
Engagement
June 25, 2019
Caitlin and JB – Engaged
When you’re a shearer, you only get the rainy days off work. Caitlin and JB split their time working in woolsheds between Southland and Western Australia. These two are due to fly out in a few weeks, and won’t be back for months, so we had to make the most of a rainy day off …
Engagement
May 15, 2019
Eilish and Jono – Engaged
Until the terrible wind and rain of this week, we’ve had a beautiful autumn, and Eilish and Jono took advantage with an engagement shoot on the beach. It was such a warm Southland evening, and we kept shooting until the sun went down. Fortrose is a special spot for these two, and they spend lots …
Engagement
April 30, 2019
Jamie and Craig – Engaged
Arrowtown is the most gorgeous old town! It’s easy to see why the town celebrates autumn with a festival – huge trees line the streets and when they turn gold, it really is something special. Jamie and Craig are fortunate enough to call this spot home, and they were keen to make the most of …