Hawke's Bay Premium Wedding Photography
Hawke’s Bay Wedding Photographer – Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Day
I co-operate as a premium Hawkes Bay wedding photographer, I focus on creating timeless, high-quality images that capture the beauty and emotion of your special day. While I primarily work as a commercial photographer, I dedicate a select small portion of my work to weddings, offering a personalised and exclusive experience for a limited number of couples each year.
I only accept a handful of weddings annually to ensure each couple receives my full attention and the highest level of craftsmanship. My wedding photography style is a refined blend of classic and documentary, with touches of a Vanity Fair-inspired aesthetic where it suits the moment. I believe in creating wedding photos that stand the test of time—timeless images that will be treasured as heirlooms for generations.
With a focus on premium, professional quality, my work is designed to capture your day with elegance and natural beauty. If you're looking for a Hawkes Bay wedding photographer who delivers exceptional quality and an unforgettable experience, I’d love to connect and discuss how we can bring your wedding vision to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
My fiancé and I are pretty awkward in front of the camera and have no idea on posing. Does this matter?
No it doesn't. Wedding photography should be a documentary style shoot of your day. Full of laughter, smiles and positive energy. I have a plenty of strategies to keep you feeling comfortable and looking natural through the photoshoot. If you do by chance ever not look quite right, I'll give some simple adjustment. I have an extensive background posing and how it ties in with photography, so when something needs a quick shift it's Avery much an easy one for me to quickly direct.
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How many hours of your time do we get for each wedding package?
You've got enough to stress about as you navigate your planning. I don't charge for a set number of hours. I'm not running off to another job after yours because when I book a wedding I clear the day as it's yours. I do have a series of packages to accomodate what you wish to be photographed, but I do not cap hours within reason.
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How much deposit do you require?
I do not only specialise in just wedding photography, so I have a year round full time income. The benefit to you is I don't want all your payment up front. I only take a $300 booking fee to ensure we are both agreeing on the date and that fee is later discounted from your package price.
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What is your shooting style?
I'm very relaxed and follow and adapt with the day. I shoot in the background for most of the celebrations, making the most out of moments, connection and expression. Then during the bridal sessions, it's still about being relaxed but also enjoying that time. That is key. During this time I can move anywhere between very candid shooting right through to polished Vanity Fair & Classic depending on what your own preferences are. Most like a bit of both.
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You're a Hawkes Bay Photographer, but do you also shoot weddings out of town?
Absolutely! Every year weddings take me all around the country. Sometimes even overseas. I have photographed a good number of incredible weddings in Fiji, Thailand, Australia and Mexico.
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How many photos do we get?
I do not place a maximum limit on shots supplied in digital format. I shoot everything I see and I don't place a maximum limit on files.. I supply all the final images for you to reprint and enlarge for personal use in both Colour and Black and white.
Wedding Packages & Pricing
ROMANCE PACKAGE. $3.995
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Includes coverage of ceremony, family group photos and bridal party portraits up until the arrival of the bridal party at reception.
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ALL FULL RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES crafted supplied on USB in both colour and black and white for you to print as you like at any time
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STORY TELLER PACKAGE. $4,995
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Includes coverage of pre-wedding preparations, ceremony, family group photos and bridal party portraits up until the arrival of the bridal party at reception.
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ALL FULL RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES crafted supplied on USB in both colour and black and white for you to print as you like at any time.
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MOMENTUS PACKAGE. $5,995 (Most Popular)
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Includes coverage of pre-wedding preparations, ceremony, family group photos, bridal party portraits and the reception until just after the first dance. Your day will be photographed by Richard Wood.
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ALL FULL RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES crafted supplied on USB in both colour and black and white for you to print as you like at any time.
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SPOILT PACKAGE. $7,995
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Includes coverage of pre-wedding preparations, ceremony, family group photos, bridal party portraits and the reception until just after the first dance. Your day will be photographed by Richard Wood.
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ALL FULL RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES crafted supplied on USB in both colour and black and white for you to print as you like at any time.
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18x12 Buckram covered, flushmount, beautiful quality, Queensbury Album
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ULTIMATE PACKAGE. $9,995
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Includes coverage of pre-wedding preparations, ceremony, family group photos, bridal party portraits and the reception until just after the first dance. Your day will be photographed by Richard Wood.
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ALL FULL RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES crafted supplied on USB in both colour and black and white for you to print as you like at any time.
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18x12 Buckram covered, flushmount, beautiful quality, Queensbury Album
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Two Parent Albums
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24x18 Fine Art Wall Print
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two 12x8 Fine Art Parent's Prints
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