Camellia and Benny

 I was always looking forward to photographing Camellia and Benny’s wedding set at the majestic Gear Homestead, Porirua.  It was a traditional western style wedding with Chinese theme touches. Camellia and Benny are so easy going and their enthusiasm for life and love for each other shows in all their photographs.   Rain threatened throughout the day which eventuated into only a few showers. But this did not dampen the day at all but rather enhanced it.  The  soft overcast lighting was perfect for photographing Camellia’s stunning red dress, which your eyes go straight to, in all the colour photos.

Crossing the bridge at Gear Homestead always makes for a dramatic entrance to the start of ceremony proceedings.

I always love capturing those moments of joy and laughter that evaporate any feelings of nervousness that there may be.

I saw this building a couple of weeks before the wedding knowing that the green backdrop could work perfectly with Camellia’s red dress, if the lighting was right.  I was so lucky because the lighting during the day was perfect.  All that was left was for Camellia and Benny to be themselves.

Kylie & James

Before photographing Kylie and James’s wedding I  have to admit I did not know about this delightful little spot where they were to be married.  Kahikatea Gardens, a few minutes from Greytown, is a private garden and function area that is beautifully manicured.  Just perfect for smaller boutique style weddings.  It would have to be one of the most pleasant weddings I’ve covered this year.  I was easily able to get fantastic, candid photos of everyone relaxed and enjoying themselves.  Before the wedding I was able to find numerous areas within close proximity, which could be used to photograph the bridal party and family photos.  After discussing and showing these spots to Kylie and James we knew that this day was going to be special.

Nicole & Scott

After living and working in Hawke’s Bay for 10 years,  I would have to say that Wellington’s weather has far more character. But on the day of Nicole and Scott’s wedding the weather was just sublime. Having blue skies and the lightest of breezes, and being amongst the rolling hills at Ohariu Farm, I could have been mistaken for thinking I was back photographing a wedding in Hawke’s Bay.  The large wedding had it all including a limousine, beautiful ceremony  and fantastic party atmosphere.  But the most important people of the day, Nicole and Scott, well………….. how much love can two people have?