Formed over millions of years, the seabed of this ground up rose up and became a mighty rock mountain with such beauty that people from all over the world admire it. You can today see the fossilised seashells as you walk it’s trails. And here’s Michelle, walking over this ancient ground with just her bare feet with deftness and elegance as her just husband, Daniel, looks on. As a Hawke’s Bay Photographer the light at the end of the season is just amazing, and you can see it here. I hope you enjoy x Hair @rachelhaworthstyling Makeup @annascott14 Cake @prettylittledetailsco Catering @stgeorgesrestaurantnzFlowers/styling/furniture @flockevents Furniture hire @lucychaseweddings Bride weats @ruedeseinebridal from @paperswanbride Celebrant was @meganbbanks @panoply_studio on calligraphy⁣⠀ @themunros_ were the ceremony band Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live. For any issues click here

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When you’re a wedding photographer, you can’t help but take stock of your life. You see the emotions of others coming to the surface, and sometimes the from who you least expect. Mark is the wedding crier, Andrew reminded me, after he turned out to be the wedding crier on their day. I’m reminded by weddings of what is important to me, that I need to take care of my own relationships, put in the time and energy, and that sometimes there is a long hard road to get to where you are but it’s really worth it. Mark and Andrew were so in love, and so glad to be finally be here, surrounded by family and friends, more than a bit tipsy, looked on by life sized orange and pink unicorns, and finally married and about to head back inside for the biggest party ever. It was my pleasure to join them x⁣⠀ Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live. For any issues click here

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Kate put a lot of trust and faith in me for her wedding. She changed her date because I was already booked. She trusted my opinion with helping her with timings for her day. She used people I recommended to her. She painted a beautiful barn on her parents property – her and Rikki turned up to our engagement session with black paint on them. This monolithic monument was made by Kate’s father and installed on their family farm. The day before the wedding it was like a construction site and Kate was the foreman. On her day, there was no videographer. There was no second photographer. Hell, they forbade phones during the ceremony. So I needed to do my best work and make what Kate envisioned for her day a beautiful, real, connected thing. As a Hawke’s Bay Photographer I am thankful to Kate and all the brides that put their faith in me and trust me to make my own little hue and compositional concoction x PS see how many times you can spot Hen the dog in these photos! Venue was Waiterenui Furniture – Flock Events and Lucy Chase Caravan Bar – Mister Murdoch Makeup – Josie Brenstrum. Hair – Rochelle Marr at  White Fox Bridal Flowers – Toni at Magdalen Hill Ring – Richard James Jeweller Persian Runner – I Do Glamour Tan – Te Mata Tanz Bridesmaids wearing – Celine Rita Groomsmen wearing – R M Williams and Harris Tweed, Thompson’s Suits. Photography all by me Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live. For any issues click here ⁣⠀

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Brya and Rupert are simply amazingly easy to photograph and be around. Such fun, friedly cool people and I was on one of my favourite beaches of all time in some amazing light so I couldn’t have been happier. As a Hawke’s Bay Photographer I don’t think it gets much better than this. Photographer: Me Planning / Florals Furniture : Flock Events also known as Kristopher and Co Dress: Sally Eagle Bridal Make-up: Candice Dear Hair: Abby Schofield Hair Linen: Tble Linen Paper Design: Panoply Studio Cake: Buttercreams and Blooms   Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live. For any issues click here

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Jamie and Lucy’s Maraekakaho farm wedding was close to their hearts, having grown up on the farm in Lucy’s case, and with both of them being from the area. The weather held for the ceremony which was amazing, and even in the soft rain the light was lovely and as a Hawke’s Bay Photographer the landscape doesn’t come much more spectacular than this. Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live. For any issues click here instocklooks.com nailplacenearme.com

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