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Wedding Photography · Whangārei & Northland

Not just photos. A feeling you can *return to.*

Honest, timeless wedding photography across Northland and Aotearoa. And yes, engagements, elopements, vows and proposals too.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google, from clients across Northland

A decade behind the camera

Rated 5.0 on Google

Whangārei, Northland & Aotearoa

Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings ✦ Limited dates each year ✦ Enquire today

Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings ✦ Limited dates each year ✦ Enquire today

Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings ✦ Limited dates each year ✦ Enquire today

Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings ✦ Limited dates each year ✦ Enquire today

Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings ✦ Limited dates each year ✦ Enquire today

Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings ✦ Limited dates each year ✦ Enquire today

The experience

Your day moves quickly. My job is to *hold onto it.*

Wedding photography for couples who want their day captured in a way that feels honest, beautiful, and true to them. Based in Whangārei and photographing weddings across Northland and Aotearoa, I document the big moments, the small in-between ones, and everything that makes the day feel like yours.

Your wedding day moves quickly. There is emotion, movement, people everywhere, and so much happening at once. My approach is calm, observant, and thoughtful, so you can stay present in it while I photograph what matters.

I'm there to capture the atmosphere, the connection, the people you love, and the details you may not even notice in the moment. The result is a collection of images that feels real, looks beautiful, and still holds its meaning years from now.

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A closer *look*

How I work

Relaxed, intuitive, and quietly *intentional.*

My style

I'm drawn to the real stuff: the laughter, the quiet glances, the moments in between. My wedding style is relaxed and intuitive, blending in when needed and gently guiding when it counts. I won't over-direct or force anything. My editing is clean, true to life, and timeless, so your photos feel just as meaningful decades from now as they do today.

My philosophy

Your wedding isn't a photoshoot, it's a story unfolding in real time. I believe in being present, paying attention, and capturing what matters most to you. Sometimes that means stepping back to let things unfold; sometimes it means stepping in with quiet direction for portraits or family photos. Either way, I'm there with intention and care.

What sets me apart

I bring more than experience: a trained eye, a calm and thoughtful presence, and years of quietly doing this well. I know how to read light and catch feeling, and I treat every moment with the care it deserves. I'm not here to follow trends; I'm here to document your day in a way that feels true, considered, and lasting.

Most of my couples tell me they *hate* having their photo taken, and honestly, those are my favourite couples. You won't be posed to death or asked to perform. I gently guide, then step back so the real moments can happen on their own.

The experience

Easy from *hello* to gallery

01

Say hello

Tell me about your shoot and check availability. We'll make sure we're a good fit.

02

Plan together

We'll shape the details, timings and the moments that matter, so the day flows.

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The shoot

I'm there, calm and unobtrusive, capturing the feeling as it unfolds.

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Your gallery

Sneak peeks fast, then your full, beautifully edited gallery to keep.

Nimmy, your photographer in Whangārei and Northland

Meet your photographer

Hi, I'm *Nimmy*

I'm Nimmy, a Whangārei photographer working across Northland. Weddings are where I feel most at home, quietly documenting your day as it unfolds, guided by light and connection rather than a long shot list, so the photographs feel like you.

More about me

★★★★★

Great photography, beautiful style. Makes everyone feel super comfortable. I was at ease during my session and have seen her in action during a wedding, highly recommend.
Amy de Klerk · Northland
Wedding Photographer in Whangārei & Northland

Loved by clients

★★★★★

Nimmy is so personable and professional that you forget there is a camera in her hands.
Rhys

★★★★★

Fantastic photography, very easy to work with, and we are so pleased with the quality.
Julie

★★★★★

Absolutely fabulous. Professional, quick to deliver, and I highly recommend her.
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The Collections

Choose the coverage that *fits your day*

Every wedding is different, so these are designed to be clear and flexible. Pick your coverage, then shape it from there.

What I Offer

Whether you’re planning a smaller celebration or a full day with all the layers, I offer coverage options that give you a strong starting point while still leaving room to shape things around your day.

Every wedding is different, so these packages are designed to be clear and flexible. If you need more time, different coverage, or a few thoughtful add-ons, we can build from there.

Choose the coverage that fits your day best, then customise from there if needed.

The Signature Collection

From $2,375
IDEAL FOR
Beautifully documented, professionally edited.
  • 3, 6, 9 hrs or full day
  • Edited online gallery
  • Sneak peeks in 48 hrs
  • Print rights & travel
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The Heirloom Collection

From $4,750
IDEAL FOR
Every image individually retouched. The full luxury treatment.
  • Same coverage, elevated
  • Priority delivery
  • Luxury gallery
  • Fine-art album design
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Add to Any Collection

Optional extras
IDEAL FOR
Tailor your day.
  • Wedding film
  • Second photographer
  • Fine-art albums
  • Drone
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Multi-Day & Bespoke

From $15,000
IDEAL FOR
Cultural, destination & multi-day celebrations.
  • Multiple days
  • Every event covered
  • Fully guided
  • Shaped around you
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What I offer

Vendors & friends I *love*

The talented people who help make wedding days beautiful, from venues to florals, cake to hair and makeup. Tap through to see their work.

Space

Set & space

Your venue and setup at their best.

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People

Connection

Participants engaged and enjoying it.

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Hands-on

Hands & making

The doing, up close and full of focus.

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Teaching

You in action

Facilitating, guiding and demonstrating.

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Individuals

Individual headshots

Just need one person? See my professional headshots.

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New hires

New-starter top-ups

Quick sessions for new team members, matched to your existing photos.

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Studio

In-studio sessions

Bring the team to a controlled studio setup for a crisp, uniform look.

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On-site

On-site team day

I bring the studio to your office and photograph the whole team in a day.

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Room

Room & setup

The space and atmosphere of the event.

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Moments

Key moments

Q&A, panels and formalities.

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Audience

Audience & engagement

Genuine reactions and attention.

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Speaker

Speaker & slides

Presenters mid-flow, with their message.

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Aerial

Aerial & section

Legal drone shots for section, aspect and location.

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Interiors

Interiors & features

The rooms and features that make the property.

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Rentals

Rentals & stays

Short-stay and rental imagery that earns the booking.

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Listings

Homes & listings

Bright, clean sets that get more people to a viewing.

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Campaign

Campaign & out-of-home

Hero imagery built to carry a campaign, right up to billboards.

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Lifestyle

Lifestyle & in-use

Your product in the real world, in context and in hand.

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Styled

Flatlay & styled

Considered, on-brand compositions for socials and marketing.

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E-commerce

E-commerce & catalogue

Clean, consistent shots on white or styled backgrounds, web-ready.

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You

Just because

No reason needed, just good photos of you.

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Seniors

Seniors

Warm, dignified portraits to treasure.

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Creative

Creative portraits

Expressive sessions for your project or brand.

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Milestones

Milestones

Birthdays, graduations and big moments.

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Content

A content library

A set of images to feed your website, socials and campaigns.

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Behind the scenes

The process

The details and moments that show how you actually work.

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Lifestyle

In your element

You doing what you do, relaxed and real, in your own space.

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Portraits

Portraits

Polished, characterful shots of you, for profiles and press.

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Milestones

Milestones

Sitting up, first steps, all the little in-between chapters.

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First year

First birthday

The big milestone, with a cake smash if you want the mess.

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Newborn

Newborn

Soft, relaxed newborn sessions in those first tender weeks.

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Maternity

Maternity

Gentle bump portraits, at the beach or in your own light.

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Details

The little things

Tiny hands, favourite toys, the details.

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Together

All of you

Everyone together, warts and all.

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Play

Play & chaos

The mess and the laughter of real life.

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Connection

Connection

The cuddles, the hand-holds, the closeness.

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Venues

Venues & hospitality

Interiors for venues, stays and hospitality spaces.

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Detail

Materials & texture

Finishes, fabrics and textures, up close.

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Styling

Styling & vignettes

The considered corners and styled details that sell the look.

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Rooms

Rooms & spaces

Full rooms shot for light, flow and proportion.

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On-site

On-site sessions

I bring the studio to your office, whole team done in a day.

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Personal branding

Personal branding

A small set of on-brand images for founders and solo operators.

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Teams

Team & staff

Consistent headshots for your whole team, matched in style and light.

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Individual

Individual headshots

A polished, natural headshot for your website, LinkedIn or profile.

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Content

Menus & content

A library for menus, socials, delivery apps and marketing.

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Atmosphere

Atmosphere & service

The feeling of a full room and the people who make it.

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Space

Interiors & venue

Your fit-out and setting, shown at their best.

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Food & drink

Food & drink

Dishes and drinks shot to look as good as they taste.

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Detail

Fabric & detail

The texture and craft of the pieces.

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Campaign

Campaigns

Hero imagery to carry a launch.

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Editorial

Editorial stories

Concept-led shoots with mood and narrative.

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Lookbook

Lookbooks & e-commerce

Clean, consistent imagery of the collection.

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Atmosphere

Atmosphere & space

The feel of a full gallery on opening night.

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Artists

Artists & work

Artists with their work, and reactions to it.

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Guests

Guests & candids

Natural candids of guests enjoying the night.

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Speeches

Speeches & formalities

Speakers, acknowledgements and key moments.

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Context

Space & context

The gallery and flow, for a full record of the show.

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Detail

Details

Close captures of surface, text and detail.

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Works

Individual works

Each piece documented cleanly with true colour.

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Install

Install views

Wide views showing how the show sits in the space.

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Details

The details

The setting, the food, the little touches.

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Candids

Candid joy

The laughter and in-between moments.

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People

Your people

Everyone you love, together.

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Moments

The big moments

Speeches, toasts and the milestones.

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Place

The place

The setting you chose to say yes in.

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People

Your few

The handful of people who came.

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You

Just you two

Relaxed portraits, the two of you.

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Ceremony

The ceremony

Vows, rings and the words that matter.

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Candids

Speakers & candids

Portraits of speakers and natural candids of your people.

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Functions

Networking & functions

Genuine connection and atmosphere, never stiff or staged.

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Launches

Launches & awards

The big moments, reactions and winners, ready for press.

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Conferences

Conferences & seminars

Speakers, sessions and delegates, captured clearly across the day.

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Aerial

Aerial & site

Legal drone shots for site progress and context.

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Details

Craft & details

The workmanship and detail that sets your builds apart.

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Completion

Completed builds

The finished result, shot to show the quality of the work.

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Progress

Progress & milestones

Regular shots that document the build as it rises.

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Experience

Client experience

What it actually feels like to work with you.

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Offer

Products & services

What you make and sell, shot to look their best.

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Craft

Your process

The work itself, the details and care that set you apart.

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Place

Your space

Your studio, shop, office or site, shown at its best.

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People

Your team

The faces and personalities behind the business, relaxed and real.

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Collections

Collections & archives

Consistent documentation across a full body of work.

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Detail

Detail & texture

Close, high-res captures of surface and mark-making.

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3D

Ceramics & sculpture

Form and surface shown with careful, directional light.

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2D

Paintings & works on paper

Flat, even, colour-true reproduction with no glare.

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Aerial

Aerial & context

Legal drone shots for siting, rooflines and context.

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Details

Materials & details

The joinery, textures and touches that set the work apart.

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Interiors

Interiors & flow

Rooms, flow and the finishes that make the design.

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Exteriors

Exteriors & form

The building in its setting, shot for light and structure.

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You are in good hands

Fully insured

Full public liability cover, so you and your venue are protected.

Licensed to fly

A certified drone pilot on my team, for legal aerial coverage many cannot offer.

Backed up

Every image saved in multiple places, from the shoot itself onward.

On time

Sneak peeks fast, and your full gallery delivered on schedule.

Questions, answered

How do we book you?

Once you’ve decided to go ahead, I’ll send through an online booking link with a contract and invoice. A 50% deposit of your main package is required to secure your date. The balance is due four weeks before your wedding. Payment plans are also available – just ask.

How many hours should we book you for?

It depends on the shape of your day and what matters most to you. If you’re having a small celebration or elopement, 2-3 hours might cover everything you need – ceremony, portraits, and some extra time to breathe. If you're after a fuller story – from getting ready to the dance floor – I recommend 9-12 hours.

Not sure what you need yet? Just tell me roughly what’s happening, and I’ll help you figure out the best option.

What is your wedding photography style?

Relaxed, authentic and largely unobtrusive. I capture the real moments as they unfold, with gentle guidance where it helps, so the day feels like you rather than a series of stiff poses.

How many images will we receive?

There’s no hard limit. I don’t hold back – if it’s good, it’s in. As a general guide, you’ll receive around 50-70 images per hour of coverage, carefully edited and delivered in a high-resolution online gallery.

When will we receive our photos?

I aim to deliver your full gallery usually within 8 weeks of your wedding, occasionally a little longer during peak season. I also send a small preview within 48 hours so you have something to share (or just stare at for hours – totally allowed).

How will we receive our photos?

You’ll receive a private, easy-to-use online gallery where you can download high-res and web-sized versions of every image. You can also order prints directly from there, or share the gallery with friends and family. It stays online for 12 months, but I always recommend downloading and backing everything up.

We’re awkward in front of the camera – help?

You’re not alone. Most of my couples say this. I work in a way that’s relaxed, calm, and real – no stiff poses or forced smiles. We’ll find the good light, I’ll give you gentle direction if you need it, and mostly just let you be yourselves. It’s not about performing – it’s about being present.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes. I’m based in Whangārei and travel often throughout Northland, Auckland, and across Aotearoa for weddings. Travel within the Whangārei area is included. For other locations, travel is calculated separately and added to your quote. I charge $1.17/km (return) + travel time. If flights or accommodation are needed, we’ll chat through what makes the most sense.

Do you retouch the photos?

All final images are edited in my style – clean, true-to-life tones with depth and warmth. I’ll take care of minor fixes like temporary blemishes, but I don’t do heavy retouching or major alterations such as adding or removing people from images. If you need more specific edits, we can absolutely discuss that ahead of time – additional retouching can be arranged and added on if needed.

Do you work with a second shooter?

Yes, for larger weddings or when there’s a lot happening in multiple locations, I can bring a second photographer. This is something we can add to your package. My second shooters are trusted professionals who work seamlessly with me to make sure nothing gets missed.

What happens if things run late on the day?

I won’t disappear mid-vows or during speeches. I always build in a little buffer and am happy to be flexible within reason. If things run significantly over, extra time can be added at $375/hour, and I’ll always check in before that happens so you’re not surprised by anything.

What if it rains or the weather is bad?

Some of my favourite images have been taken in wild weather. I always come prepared – with umbrellas, backup plans, and the ability to pivot quickly. If you’re up for it, we can embrace the conditions. If not, we find cover and keep things simple. Weather won’t stop us from making great images.

Can we get prints or albums?

Absolutely. You can order prints directly from your gallery or through me if you’d like help choosing the best sizes and paper types. Fine art albums are also available as an optional extra – beautifully made, lay-flat, and designed to last for generations. I’ll walk you through the process when you’re ready.

Do you need a shot list?

I don’t need a long Pinterest list – that’s what you hire me for. But if there are specific things you want photographed (e.g. heirlooms, people who matter most, or a particular moment), I’d love to know. I also work with a detailed family photo list to make sure we keep that part of the day organised and calm.

Can our vendors use the images too?

Yes – if you’re happy for me to share with them. I ask that any vendors using my images credit me as “Photography by Nimmy” or tag @bynimmy when posting online. For commercial use or publication, they will need separate licensing.

Do you use flash?

I use natural light whenever possible, but I’m equipped with off-camera lighting for when the sun goes down or if we’re in a darker venue. It’s all used in a way that still feels natural and unobtrusive.

Helpful reading

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