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I'm a wedding photographer and videographer based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

I live here with my wife Laura, who I met while studying Engineering at UC. While there I also honed my creative side with the Student Volunteer Army as their Digitial Marketing Manager. I absolutely loved my time with them and am super grateful for the opportunity I had to showcase the awesome work they do. Safe to say I caught the creative bug and never looked back!


Can't think of anything I'd rather be capturing than weddings.

Five years into wedding photography and filmmaking, I could honestly lock in another 50. Every wedding is different and memorable, full of joy and special moments. It's such an honour capturing a couple's love story and giving them something with which they can relive all the special moments of their big day.


I think it's important for wedding photography to be as natural and stress-free as possible.

It shouldn't draw you away from your amazing day and the friends and family you want to share it with. That means no complicated poses just because they'll look good for my portfolio, and I'll capture your beautiful candid moments without needing to be the centre of attention. After all, I choose to be behind the camera for a reason!


I'd be so stoked if you choose me to capture your wedding. Flick me a message via the contact button and let's chat!


Bride and groom romantic gaze under the cherry blossoms at Darjon Vineyard.

Testimonials

Bella & Conor

“We could not recommend Joel enough, he was so easy to work with, took on board all of our requests, and managed to perfectly capture our wedding exactly how we had imagined. The photos he took turned out so beautiful and he was very quick and efficient at delivering them to us. We have had so many of our friends and family tell us how amazing our wedding video is and it has been great having those who were unable to make it on the day see the magic of it.”

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