Top 10 Most Sought-After Auckland Wedding Photographers
Updated 22 June 2020
Our Auckland wedding photographers guide covers:
Our Auckland wedding photographers guide covers:
How much do Auckland 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 Auckland 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 10 Most Sought-After Auckland Wedding Photographers
Our list below, which is no particular order, highlights popular Auckland-based wedding photographers. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, 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.
Jessica PhotographyJessica Photography is an independently owned photography business that specialises in weddings and family photos. Their style has a fashion-forward influence yet captures the people's best expressions in the most natural way.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Half Moon Bay, Auckland Website: Jessica Photography Contact number: 027 658 8831 |
Hollow & Co.Hollow & Co. is a fine art photography and videography provider based in Auckland. Heavily focused on wedding celebrations, their service brings them to all parts of New Zealand and even overseas, capturing genuine emotions and beautiful stories.
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Google Rating: 4.9/5 Base: Auckland CBD Website: Hollow & Co. Contact number: 021 207 1131 |
PerspectivesPerspectives is a professional wedding photographer and videographer based in Auckland, but they welcome destination weddings throughout New Zealand. Their photo packages start at $3,990 for 8 hours coverage while their cinema packages are from $3,290 for full-day coverage with a 'Same Day Edit' experience.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Auckland CBD Website: Perspectives Contact number: 027 319 0076 |
Lionel Tan PhotographyLionel Tan Photography covers all types of wedding day celebrations within and outside the Auckland region. Their style of photography uses landscapes and interesting dynamic compositions while keeping the story real.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Mobile Website: Lionel Tan Photography Contact number: 021 238 3393 |
Chasewild PhotographyChasewild Photography provides wedding photography services throughout New Zealand and around the world. Not only that they focus on weddings, but they also offer workshops for aspiring photographers.
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Google Rating: 4.8/5 Base: Mobile Website: Chasewild Photography Contact number: 021 245 8876 |
Lightscript PhotographyLightscript Photography is based in Auckland and Tauranga region. They provide photography and video coverage for both traditional and non-traditional weddings in and out of the country. Unlike others, Lightscript Photography offers a satisfaction guarantee to all its clients.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Remuera, Auckland Website: Lightscript Photography Contact number: 022 673 0323 |
Kelly Newland Photography​Kelly Newland Photography offers photography services and packages not only for weddings but also for family portraits and headshots. They are focused on capturing candid, creative and un-posed wedding photographs that look effortlessly beautiful.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Queenstown, Auckland Website: Kelly Newland Photography Contact number: 021 254 6577 |
Anna Phillips PhotographyAnna Phillips Photography captures wedding photos reflecting the unique story behind each couple. Their full day photo collection starts from $2,800, including pre-wedding photos until receptions.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Auckland CBD Website: Anna Phillips Photography Contact number: 021 236 5375 |
Brydon Photography & MotionBrydon Photography & Motion is family-owned photography and video service provider for various occasions such as weddings and corporate events. They also offer underwater wedding photography, for beach weddings and poolside celebrations.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Shore Road, Auckland Website: Brydon Photography & Motion Contact number: 022 013 5106 |
Jesse and Jessie Photography​Jesse and Jessie Photography is based in Auckland but loves to travel for destination weddings but are open to out-of-town weddings all across New Zealand. Their style revolves around the clean and timeless theme for photographs and videos.
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Google Rating: 5.0/5 Base: Morningside, Auckland Website: Jesse and Jessie Photography Contact number: 021 071 7711 |
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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.