New Zealand Wedding Photographers

New Zealand Wedding Photographers

Our New Zealand photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Manukau, Waitakere, Hamilton, Tauranga, Lower Hutt, Napier-Hastings, Dunedin

New Zealand Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in New Zealand - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best New Zealand photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple New Zealand elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, New Zealand documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

New Zealand Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small New Zealand wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Oceania WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, themed, secret, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from New Zealand Wedding Venues

3 New Zealand Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of Naren Bedekar, wedding photographer

Based in New Zealand, Naren Bedekar brings 12 years of experience as an Art Director in the Middle East to his wedding photography. He has captured over 400 weddings, as well as corporate events and live shows. Naren has recently expanded his portfolio to include projects...

4000 (NZD)

Orlando Suarez, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, travels the world as a wedding photographer. Together with his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, focusing on capturing candid moments and authentic portraits.

Orlando Suarez

Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking New Zealand weddings.
3100 (USD)
Ambre Peyrotty, a Wedding Photographer of studio Zephyr & Luna

In a journalistic style, Ambre Peyrotty, a visual storyteller, specializes in capturing heartfelt moments of love during intimate weddings and elopements. Using her detail-oriented approach and a Bachelor's degree in photography from the Ecole de Condé, Ambre's...

Ambre Peyrotty

Les Sarraix in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking New Zealand weddings.
4000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving New Zealand Couples

New Zealand Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some New Zealand wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these New Zealand marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or New Zealand engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A joyous couple laughs during their lakeside ceremony in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, framed by vibrant, beautiful flowers capturing a unique and charming moment on their wedding day.
Halsweh Quarry Park Christchurch  environmental engagement e-session of the couple dancing
Halsweh Quarry Park Christchurch  portrait e-session - a couple relaxing by a stone wall
Halsweh Quarry Park Christchurch  on-location portrait e-shoot of a couple kissing at sunset by a bridge
Halsweh Quarry Park Christchurch environmental engagement e-session - a couple embracing at sunset
Halsweh Quarry Park Christchurch, NZ portrait e-session of a couple kissing at a sunset
Port Hills Christchurch New Zealand outside forest picture session with a Couple at sunset in the hills
Port Hills Christchurch New Zealand Couple Kissing during an engagement photo session
Wedding image from the Bridesmaid's home, Christchurch New Zealand showing the Preparing the flower girls
New Zealand Couple in front of street art painting of elephants in Christchurch
Christchurch Couple on large art installation couch in the streets of New Zealand
New Zealand engaged Couple in front of Graffiti Wall in Christchurch City

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best New Zealand wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top New Zealand documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my New Zealand wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked New Zealand wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small New Zealand wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your New Zealand wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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