Elopement Photography

Not every wedding needs full-day coverage. Some days are quieter, smaller, and more stripped back, but no less meaningful.

Whether you’re planning a registry ceremony, a private vow exchange, or a relaxed celebration with your closest people, elopement photography is about documenting what matters without overcomplicating the day.

I photograph elopements with the same care I bring to full wedding days, with a calm approach, natural direction when needed, and an eye for the real parts as they unfold. The ceremony, the people who made it there, the portraits you’ll actually want to keep, and the in-between details that give the day its shape.

This page is for couples planning something intimate and wanting it photographed well, without turning it into a full production.

What I Offer

Elopements may be smaller, but that does not mean they are all the same. Some are quiet and simple, some include a few of your favourite people, and some have a little more shape to them with extra portraits, travel, or time together afterwards. These options are here to give you a clear place to start, with different levels of coverage depending on what your day actually needs. The idea is to keep things simple, thoughtful, and easy to understand, while still leaving room to tailor things if your plans sit somewhere in between.

THE INTIMATE
1.5 HOURS | 50+ IMAGES

Starting from $1,750 NZD
IDEAL FOR
Elopements, registry ceremonies, and intimate celebrations with up to 10 guests

DRONE COVERAGE
OPTIONAL ADD-ON

Starting from $350 NZD
IDEAL FOR
Couples wanting a few elevated location and scene-setting images, where conditions, permissions, and airspace allow

CONTENT CREATION
OPTIONAL ADD-ON

Starting from $350 NZD
IDEAL FOR
Couples wanting behind-the-scenes phone content and short-form clips alongside photography

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My Approach

  • My Style
  • I am drawn to the real parts of a wedding day, the atmosphere, the quiet excitement, the way everything feels before it is even said out loud. My style is calm, natural, and intuitive. I will guide when it helps, especially during portraits or family photos, but I am never there to over-direct the day. I want your images to feel honest, beautiful, and easy to return to. My editing is true to life and timeless, so the photographs feel just as meaningful later as they do now.
  • My Philosophy
  • Elopements are often about stripping things back to what matters most. That is what I love about them. My philosophy is to approach the day with care, presence, and respect for what is actually unfolding. I pay attention to the story as it happens rather than trying to manufacture one. That means making space for genuine moments, giving direction where needed, and documenting the day in a way that still feels like yours.
  • What Sets Me Apart
  • I bring a thoughtful eye, a calm presence, and experience photographing moments where detail and feeling matter equally. My work across weddings, people, and art documentation has shaped the way I see. I am always looking for the parts that give the day its texture, the emotion, the environment, the people, and the fleeting in-between moments. For smaller weddings, that sensitivity matters. There is often less noise, which means the photographs need to carry even more feeling.

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