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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!