“I’m New Zealand based. Available everywhere. Wedding, lifestyle and commercial photographer.”
Hi, I'm Dave, getting amongst that sunset goodness. Captured by my good mate on video Sink or Surface
I LOVE WEDDINGS
Weddings are all about celebrating you and your favourite people.
I want you to look back at your photos and see real memories rather than just a staged pretty picture. Documenting your story and the moments that mean something to you.
With the way I shoot, I try to keep things as authentic as possible, trying not to stage too much by letting the day flow naturally. My photographs are a mixture of documentary journalism and a little bit of creative portraiture for the lovey dovey stuff. I won't get you to do some weird crouching tiger hidden dragon group pose, make you do some cheesy dip or set up an awkward fake drinks cheers. Take a look at my weddings, they’re authentic, loose and fun; I’m not a perfectionist, so if you’re chilled like me, come say hi!
I'm all about letting things happen organically, keeping it authentic, all about them real feels!
My work has also been featured on various wedding sites like Together Journal, Wild Hearts, Junebug Weddings, New Zealand Bride & Groom and New Zealand Wedding Magazine, just to throw a few out there - self high five!
I’m based in good old Palmerston North but travel all over New Zealand. I’ll bring that team morale wherever I need to go so let's make awesome happen!
PS You won't find me behind a stall at any wedding expo! (I'm the cage free organic type) So the best way to Contact me is either through here, good old Facebook/Instagram or better yet, down at one of our many local cafes for a cuppa and slice!
“Your experience is just as important as the photographs.”
“I do a lot of things, but you’ve come here because you’re after a photographer.”
WEDDING PACKAGES
My wedding commissions are full of goodness! with different options and packages to suit;
- From elopements to full day wedding packages*
- Fully edited images supplied via digital download gallery (from 400+ edited images)
- With the ability to customise to suit your needs
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Albums, Prints, 2nd shooters and other add-ons are also available, contact me for info.
For the full wedding day commissions I start the day during the morning prep, carry on to the walk up the aisle and right up to the party celebrations. Which normally means for me, anywhere between 6 to 12 hours for any given wedding. Once I'm done, you’ll get a bunch of sneek peeks from your wedding the week or two after the big day, which you are free to share with friends and family while you wait for the rest.
Completed packages during peak season (Sep-May) take between 8-12 weeks.
I'm based in the Manawatu but happy to travel all over NZ for weddings, so don’t be afraid to ask!
*Late night surcharge may apply, enquire for more info **Prices are based on weddings within the Manawatu. Weddings outside those limits may incur travel and accommodation costs. Wedding packages start from $4200 inc GST. All prices in NZD and include GST.
MINI SESSIONS
- From engagement shoots to family portraits
- 30 minute location photoshoot
- Hi-Res files sent via digital download (normally between 30-40 edited images)
Shoots are relaxed and candid. We walk, we talk and I take some photos along the way.
Framed prints and enlargements can also be purchased.
**Prices start from $550 and are based on shoots within 25km of Palmerston North City.
Shoots outside those limits may incur travel and accommodation costs. All prices in NZD
Check out my latest work over on my socials.