Claire Elizabeth Photography NZ

Your wedding day is full of moments that tell your unique story — the laughter, the tears, and all the little glances in between. I’m here to capture those moments naturally, without stiff poses or awkward “smile at the camera” shots. I’m not a fly on the wall; I like to get to know you and your guests, so everyone feels comfortable asking for photos throughout the day. During the ceremony, I stay discreetly in the background to keep the focus on you, capturing those special moments without distraction. While I do capture the important traditional shots with family and friends, about 80% of your photos will be candid, genuine, unscripted moments that show the real emotions and energy of your day. I use gentle prompts to help things flow naturally, allowing your day to unfold as it should. Here’s what one couple said about working with me: *“Absolutely loved working with Claire. From the initial phone call to the final photos, the whole experience was amazing. Claire is not only professional, but personable, and I felt like she was a part of our wedding day as much as the guests. I had told her we're a bit shy and would need direction, and she took that on board, giving us so many tips, hints, and poses — and now we have amazing photos for life. She was discreet when shooting, so we didn’t feel on edge having a camera in our face constantly, but she was excellent at giving direction when we knew we were being photographed.”* Based in Tauranga and serving the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, my packages range from 3 hours of coverage at $1,400 through to 9 hours of full-day coverage at $4,200. Take a look through my work, and if you like what you see, I’d love to hear from...