Top 6 Most Sought-After Christchurch Wedding Photographers
Updated 2 January 2021
Our Christchurch wedding photographers guide covers:
Our Christchurch wedding photographers guide covers:
How much do Christchurch wedding photographers cost?
You can expect your wedding photographer cost to run you anywhere between $2,000 to $5,000 (or even more), depending on the experience of your photographer along with what they include in your wedding package. Wedding photography packages will typically cover 8 hours, on average.
5 things to ask your wedding photographer before agreeing to a quote
- What are the package prices? Knowing this upfront will let you determine if the photographer is within your budget.
- Are there travel costs? Most photographers will travel within the Christchurch region as part of their package, but be sure to ask what the deal is.
- Can friends and family view and buy images? Ideally you'll want the option to share the images with your loved ones before purchasing, so a photographer who offers an online platform to do this will save time.
- How long will the photographer stay at the wedding? This is very important to avoid missing any extra-special moments. A good amount of time is 8 hours, but cheaper packages can reduce this time.
- How long before you can see pictures after the wedding? Some photographers will be able to turnaround photos within one week, but the standard time is four to six weeks. This ensures the photographs are properly edited etc.
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Top 6 Most Sought-After Christchurch Wedding Photographers
Our list below, which is no particular order, highlights popular Christchurch-based wedding photographers. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
No wedding photographer has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with anyone listed below.
No wedding photographer has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with anyone listed below.
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​Mandy Caldwell PhotographyMandy Caldwell Photography is a Christchurch based wedding photographer. They take a documentary approach to capture the special moments of the wedding. Mandy Caldwell also takes on family portraiture and newborn photography.
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Base: Fendalton, Christchurch Website: Mandy Caldwell Photography Contact number: 022 500 7008 |
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Stanley PicturesStanley Pictures is a wedding photographer servicing the Christchurch area. With 20 years of practising photography, Stanley’s hobby has become a full-grown business capturing all special moments of couples and families around the city.
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Base: Mobile only Website: Stanley Pictures Contact number: 022 133 0993 |
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​Grey Area Productions Wedding PhotographyGrey Area Productions Wedding Photography is driven by capturing simple beauty and natural moments of the wedding. They are glad to travel overseas where the work requires them.
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Base: Fendalton, Christchurch Website: Grey Area Productions Wedding Photography Contact number: 027 345 0146 |
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​Bethany Howarth PhotographyBethany Howarth Photography has photographed over 100 weddings in New Zealand and overseas for the past five years. Being an award-winning photographer, Bethany Howarth Photography genuinely captures the beautiful moments of the occasion.
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Base: Mobile only Website: Bethany Howarth Photography Contact number: 022 521 3311 |
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Handmade PhotographyHandmade Photography was previously known as Stephanie Defregger Photography. They are focused on capturing the soul of the event, place and person. Aside from weddings, Handmade Photography also works on brands and portraits of people from all walks of life.
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Base: Cashmere, Christchurch Website: Handmade Photography Contact number: 0210 239 4395 |
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Tracey Allsopp PhotographerTracey Allsopp Photographer has been professional shooting for more than 15 years in Christchurch. Tracey is both a wedding photographer and makeup artist passionate about capturing beautiful things that tell a story.
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Base: Mobile only Website: Tracey Allsopp Photographer Contact number: 027 544 4057 |
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4 Ways to Save Money on a Wedding Photographer
We've outlined five important tips to help save you money on your wedding photographer while still getting the perfect pictures.
- Look first at a photographer that's within your budget. There's no point for shortlisting someone more expensive than you can afford, as you're likely to be unable to afford the extra options later on. You have very little ability to negotiate downwards, so there's no point in trying. Avoid stress and look for someone who is new to the business (but still proven) that is looking to grow their portfolio.
- Book your photographer early. It's not uncommon for certain photographers to offer a discount for doing so, and if you don't, you're at least locking in a price.
- Opt for digital. Photographers charge a lot upfront for a digital package, but you will own the rights and can print them off as needed. This gives you complete flexibility on where and when you print them, and can send them to family members via email etc.
- Hire a photographer for less time. Your wedding photographer doesn't need to stay for the whole day, and limiting their time will significantly reduce the cost, both by way of hourly charges and processing time.
Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the wedding photographers listed on this page. Quotes and final costs for wedding photography will vary, and our pricing guide is for informational purposes only.
