Yesterday’s wedding had us filled with apprehension when we walked out the door into a torrential downpour.  But by the time we reached the train station for Rachel & Ben’s wedding photos, it was a slightly chilly but generally fine winter afternoon.  Later, they were even able to walk along the Wellington waterfront in the late afternoon sun, in the nicest weather I’ve seen for weeks! Rachel & Ben’s wedding was small & tasteful, held at the amazing White House Restaurant in Oriental Bay.  What could be better – a lovely intimate winter wedding, Wellington sunshine, and a bride in a stunning red dress!

Rachel & Ben decided to shoot their wedding photos before their ceremony, and we met at the Wellington train station for their ‘first look’.  I’m pretty sure Ben wasn’t the only one who couldn’t take his eyes off her as she walked through the station.  As always with the first look, the moments as they first saw each other were lovely

Since it’s a very versatile location, we had the opportunity to shoot a few different looks:

Then we headed to Parliament.  It was gorgeous there, with amazing light, and we had the place pretty much to ourselves.

I don’t know what to say.  This is amazing – Rachel is gorgeous:

More amazingness:

And then it was down to the waterfront to try to work in some of that sun:

Lastly, a few details:

Congratulations, Rachel and Ben – it was a really lovely day.

Chelsea & Gareth were married yesterday at St Barnabas in Mana, followed by a reception at Miramar Golf Club.  As you’ll see from the photos, they had a perfect day, with gorgeous sun and an even better sunset that we got to play with in the photos.  Chelsea & Gareth actually met through the community at St Barnabas, so being married there was really lovely for them.  Their friends & family were present throughout the day, from providing music during the ceremony, to driving cars to saying some lovely words about the two of them at the reception.  Chelsea and Gareth both spoke about how the last few years of setting up a life in Dunedin, where Chelsea’s job took them, has been an adventure.  So, best wishes to Chelsea & Gareth for all of the adventures to come.  Thanks for letting us be a part of yesterday!

Getting ready:

Some fun details:

Chelsea’s Dad was awesome, and very proud of his girl!

Getting married!

See how even at the church we were playing with the light?  That’s light streaming in from outside and bouncing off the shiny cars parked there!

Check out this little cutie who came to pose for us:

More playing with light:

Followed up with some slightly unorthodox portraits, like this:

This is how funny we are:

And now for some photos of the perfect, perfect evening Plimmerton turned on for us:

Playing with light, this time with a veil!

Beautiful scenery, and even the seagulls posed for me:

The gorgeous couple:

And a little sunset romance to finish.

Congratulations again

This was a fabulous idea if ever there was one – you are living overseas in a wonderful city (can’t beat Wellington on a good day & all that!) and so, while the sun is still shining and the beach still looks gorgeous, why not have a few photos to remember your time there.  That’s what these guys decided to do anyway, and it was great!  We spend Sunday afternoon taking a little tour around Wellington to get a variety of cool portraits.

We hope you guys get to take away wonderful memories of New Zealand!

We started out with an adventure exploration of the Botanical Gardens – I am ashamed to admit I hadn’t been there in a very long time myself, so it was a good reminder how cool it is there!

Then we headed to the Wellington waterfront for a different look:

We finished up at the train station, and I’m glad we did, because these are some of my favourites.