That’s right! Keep your eyes peeled for some amazing opportunities to look and feel fantastic at the all NEW Richard Wood Photography Studio, Havelock North.

I now have a beautiful large format printer, sponsored to me by Epson. This incredible machine reproduces beautiful large fine art photographic images of the highest quality from your wedding day or portrait shoot, ready to be framed and hung beautifully on the wall.

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Congratulations to Hastings based photographer Richard Wood who has been named New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year at the recent 2011 Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards. At the Awards Richard secured his position as one of the top professional photographers in New Zealand. 

“Richard’s portfolio of work clearly demonstrates his unique approach to portraiture,” said Mike Langford - Chairman of NZIPP Honours, “You always see a very high standard of work from Richard, and this year was no exception with some stunning images showcasing his craft and originality.

Photographer Richard Wood and Partner Amanda at the Gala Awards

I love to shoot weddings as both a documentarian, a portrait and a fashion photographer. It’s about the people, the moments.... and of course the dress.

I shoot in a very relaxed style. I believe that having fun is one of the most important aspects of the day. A relaxed bride is a happy bride and happiness makes for great images!

I shoot in both a contemporary and traditional style. While producing stylish, stylised photographs... the collection also contains images of enduring quality for generations to come.

Your wedding day is the most glorious and special day of your life. After the lights are out, the guests have gone home and the cake has been eaten..... all that remains are memories and photographs.

I encourage you to make this the area you don’t take short cuts. Be sure to hire a qualified professional. Hawke’s Bay has a handful of photographers who have passed the tough review and inspection process provided by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers. Make sure you book one. The industry is now wide open to anyone to claim the title of ‘photographer’. The NZIPP has been set up to keep both the industry and consumers safe. We follow strict professional guide lines and codes of ethics. Meanwhile our work goes under the spotlight of examiners. Around 50% of potential ‘professional photographers’ fail to produce up to standard work and remain unqualified within the NZIPP. A list of NZIPP qualified photographers can be found at www.nzipp.org.nz.

Wedding Collections start at $2,500.00.
I shoot a select number of weddings per year at certain dates.
Please click here to enquire on availability for your day.

"I cannot convey how thankful I am to have chosen Richard as photographer for our wedding. His easy-going, amenable nature was a blessing on our big day and the amazing collection of memories he collated for us is more than I ever could have wished for. My satisfaction led me to request a very daring Trash the Dress shoot- he made me feel so comfortable, his enthusiasm and accommodating professionalism made it an experience I will never forget- the photographs bought tears to my eyes and further illustrate Richard’s incredible talent as a photographer."

Hannah Eaton