Before your wedding, I’ll ask you a few gentle questions about what feels most important.

If you could only keep five images from your day, what would they be?

• Emotional moments
• Romantic portraits
• Big party energy
• Family connections
• Details and styling

This helps me focus my attention where your heart is — not just what looks good on Pinterest.

Family photos are best when they’re intentional and efficient.

Before the wedding, I’ll ask you for:

• A clear list of requested groupings
• First names (not just “Bride’s Aunt”)
• A heads-up about any sensitive dynamics

I also recommend choosing one confident, organised “loud helper” who can gather people quickly. This keeps things flowing and avoids 20–30 minutes of searching for Uncle Dave.

When we’re prepared, formal photos feel smooth — not like a roll call.

Yes — gently and quietly.

Golden light (usually 60–90 minutes before sunset) is the most flattering time for couple portraits, so we’ll aim for that if possible.

If things run late, I adjust.

If emotions run high, I steady.

If something unexpected happens, I find the magic in it.

Your only job on the day is to marry your person.

Every wedding has meaningful layers.

Let me know if there are:

• Elderly grandparents or long-distance guests to prioritise
• Cultural traditions or surprise moments
• Private vow readings
• Memorial tributes
• Family dynamics that need discretion
• Guests who shouldn’t be photographed together

I approach all of this quietly and respectfully.

You never have to explain everything in detail — just enough for me to support you well.

Once your images are ready, you’ll receive a private online gallery via email.

Inside your gallery:

• Every image has been thoughtfully edited
• Each file is prepared for both online sharing and professional printing
• You can download up to the number included in your chosen collection

Your gallery will remain live for 2 weeks, so I recommend downloading and backing up your images to both a hard drive and cloud storage.

If you need your gallery reactivated later, I’m happy to help.

Absolutely not. Transparency matters to me. Here’s everything you might choose to add — clearly explained so there are no surprises.

Travel

Travel within 30km of Kerikeri is included.

If your location is further away, travel is charged at $0.80 per km (round trip beyond the included 30km radius).

But don’t worry — I’m not going to make you do maths.

Here’s a guide for some popular Northland locations:

Matauri Bay, Paihia, Opito Bay

• Within 30km of Kerikeri — no travel fee

Russell (approx. 52km from Kerikeri)

• 22km beyond included radius
• $0.80 × 22km = $17.60
• Vehicle ferry (return) approx. $37.00
• Total estimated travel fee: $54.60

90 Mile Beach (approx. 101km from Kerikeri)

• 71km beyond included radius
• $0.80 × 71km = $56.80

Kaitaia (approx. 88–98km from Kerikeri)

• 68km beyond included radius (average estimate)
• $0.80 × 68km = $54.40

If your location isn’t listed, just send me the address and I’ll calculate it for you.

Additional Digital Downloads

Each collection includes a set number of digital downloads.

If you fall in love with more images (which happens often):

• $18 per additional image
• 10 image bundle — $150
• Full gallery upgrade available upon request