Bay of Plenty Wedding Photographer
Relaxed, natural wedding photography across Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Whakatāne, Ōhope, Rotorua and the wider Bay of Plenty.
Weddings across the Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty will always have a special place in my heart. I started photographing weddings here, and over the years I've been lucky enough to capture so many different kinds of celebrations — from barefoot beach weddings and relaxed backyard days to beautiful venues, marae and big family gatherings.
There’s something pretty special about photographing a wedding here. The coastline, the light, the forests, the countryside — but mostly, the people.
I’m based in the Waikato these days, but I’m regularly back in the Bay of Plenty and absolutely love photographing weddings throughout the region. Whether you're planning a celebration in Tauranga, getting married by the beach in Ōhope, surrounded by family in Whakatāne, or somewhere completely your own, I’d love to be there.
Real Bay of Plenty Weddings...
Every corner of the Bay of Plenty is stunning. I've photographed weddings on stunning beaches, rustic country venues, family backyards, serene harbours and some pretty unexpected places. Here's a little look at some of the areas in the Bay of Plenty I've had the pleasure of photographing in.
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More than just a wedding photographer
Perfectly imperfect moments,captured as they truly felt.
Your wedding photographs should feel like your wedding — not a collection of perfectly posed moments that could belong to anyone.
I’m all about giving you space to actually enjoy your day. I’ll guide you when you need a little direction, but I’m just as happy stepping back and letting the real moments happen.
The laughter, the happy tears, the ridiculous dance moves, the people you love, and all the little things you probably didn't even notice on the day.
That’s the stuff I want you to remember.
A little more about me...
I’m Sarah, a Waikato-based wedding and portrait photographer, and I've been photographing people and their stories for more than a decade.
I’m based in Gordonton, just north of Hamilton, and photograph weddings throughout the Waikato and beyond. I’m a NZIPP Accredited Photographer and Master of Photography, and my work has been recognised nationally and internationally, including exhibiting in Paris.
But honestly, the awards aren't the bit that matters most to me.
What matters is creating photographs that bring you straight back to how it felt to be there.
Real love stories
Every wedding is different, and that's exactly how it should be.
If you want to see more of the real stories behind the photographs, have a wander through some of the weddings I've photographed around New Zealand.
From relaxed backyard celebrations to beautiful country venues and big family gatherings, these are real couples, real moments and real wedding days — exactly as they happened.
Planning your
Bay of Plenty wedding?
Whether you're planning a relaxed beach wedding, a big celebration with everyone you love or something completely your own, I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.
I've photographed weddings right across the Bay of Plenty and my approach is simple — I'll gently guide you when you need it, but mostly I'll let you enjoy your day while I capture the moments as they happen.
