Hey guys,

On Friday evening last week, we photographed the Sacred Heart Girls College ball, in Hamilton.

It was such a cool time of year to have a ball – after NCEA exams have finished, no pressure, summer is just kicking off… and if you wanted to sit outside in a ball dress, you didn’t freeze in the winter air!
Good decision all around!

We covered the arrivals, the formal shots, and also the Perspectives specialty… cool dancefloor shots!

Here’s a little preview of how the images are looking… you can see the whole set on our Facebook page.

xo

Hey guys,

On Saturday, we headed over to Papamoa on a glorious blue day, to photograph Bryan & Sarah’s beach wedding.

I love shooting on the beach – it’s a chance to kick off the shoes, feel the sand between your toes, and you get the chance to move around more freely than you do at an indoor wedding.
Add to that some perfect weather, with just a light breeze to stop it being overly hot, and you have perfection.

Our day started with a few shots of Bryan getting ready…

It was then off to the girls – where hair & makeup was just finishing up, and Sarah was looking gorgeous!
The beach theme of the day was reflected throughout – Sarah’s dress had a beautiful strip of Paua shell running across it, and Paua jewelry to accent this. So – it was only fitting to be able to incorporate a beach feel into the dress shot!

Sarah looked amazing in her dress.

We didn’t have to hunt too far to find gorgeous light in the resort where they were getting ready… simply sitting on the couch!

Down at the beach, the guests had gathered – and the sun was reaching it’s zenith. Usually, this provides tricky conditions for photography – but the right combination of angle they were standing on, plus some nice reflection from the white sand, made for lovely shots. It was super bright though.. I think the boys would have preferred to keep their sunnies on for the whole ceremony!

These next two shots, to me, epitomize the benefit of having two photographers. Not only having two angles of the same moment… but knowing each other well enough that we don’t get in the background of each other’s shot!

I just love all the expressions in this image – as Sarah’s Dad hands her over to Bryan.

These kids, who were down for a day at the beach, had a pretty sweet view of the proceedings…

Earlier in the day, we had discovered a great spot down the road from their ceremony, which had some lovely trees, long grass, and was out of the sun.
By the end of the ceremony, congrats, and group & family shots, getting out of the sun seemed very tempting!

So we headed off, and had a little picnic.

These guys were so fun to work with – no worries at all getting gorgeous expressions!

It was now time to get back into the sun… but we were all sufficiently cooled down after a picnic in the shade, and the sun had dipped in the sky a little… so heading back to the beach was no worries!

On the way down, we swung by this unlikely looking patch of (palm?) trees dotted randomly in a field – kinda cool!

Back on the beach. Sand still warm. Shoes off again. Shooting in bare feet rules.

After spending some time at the reception getting some great candid shots of the guests, we headed off – content with a job well done, and with the warm fuzzy feeling that we always get after a wedding – a bunch of people, coming together to celebrate love & commitment, and having a great time. We are so privileged that this is our job. Congrats Bryan & Sarah – enjoy the images, and hope you’re having a great mystery honeymoon in some undisclosed location!

Isaac & Amber.

Hey guys!

NCEA exams have finished… people are spending their last times together as school friends before heading off around the country to various universities.

So.. what better way to celebrate than a fun photoshoot with friends !?

Rosa & Kate got back into their ball dresses, and we headed out for a super cool shoot in Hamilton yesterday afternoon.
They were fab to work with, and look gorgeous – so hard even choosing these few shots out of so many!

Most of these were taken by Amber – with me just holding lights & helping out with posing.

If you’ve got a few friends who might be keen on doing something like this to celebrate your time at school together (and it’s perfect timing to ask for it as a Xmas present from Mum & Dad!) – get in touch with us & we’ll sort you out a really good deal.

Enjoy the photos!

Hey guys,

Yesterday, I headed out with Josh & Sarah for a fun engagement photo shoot out at Bridal Veil Falls, near Raglan.

They enjoy bushwalking in their spare time – so we structured the session around that aspect of themselves – incorporating the trees, bush, and gorgeous rural scenery.

They’re leaving us for the (less) greener pastures of Australia – so it’s great to have some shots which incorporate a bit of good old fashioned NZ beauty!!

Here’s a little sneak peek of what we got up to…

Hi guys,

On Saturday, we had the pleasure of photographing Jan & Mericia’s wedding… which was at St. Andrews church, and then reception out at Woodlands in Gordonton.

It was a gorgeous blue day – perfect weather!

We started off at the boys’ place…

Puppy! – Give Amber any excuse to take photos of animals… and she’ll take it!!

Then it was off to Mericia’s place – where she was looking gorgeous (albeit slightly nervous as the veil went on & it all became real!)

We arrived at the church – which didn’t have a central aisle, but two up either side. The 4 bridesmaids split up – two walked down the left hand aisle, and two down the right… a perfect example of where having two photographers comes in handy!

Mericia’s Dad looked so proud, walking her down the aisle.

There weren’t many dry eyes in the church during the vows..

We love to shoot the congratulations part of the day – such genuine, and joyful expressions!

After some group & family photos at the church, we headed out to Woodlands – where we took some photos with the bridal party.

Jan & Mericia were keen on having a few sweeping, landscape style shots.. so we got these done first, and then made tracks for the shade!
Still – even though it was super hot out in the sun, I think the results are well worth it!

Then it was off to the shade of the trees – and a welcome picnic & bottle of champagne for the bridal party.

We finished up with some shots in the lovely backlight…

We finished up with a few shots inside the homestead…

As they rejoined their guests for a drink on the lawn before the reception, Jan’s brother played them in on his guitar – he is very talented!

It was a fantastic wedding – and these are just a few of the gorgeous shots from the day – enjoy!

Isaac & Amber

Hey guys,

I’ve just this morning flown in from Rarotonga – where I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Heather & Jeff, at the Little Polynesian Boutique Resort.

They had flown all the way from Canada – and I was lucky enough to be able to come over as well, to share in the experience of their day.

The day before the wedding, it poured with torrential rain … so we were a little anxious as to what tomorrow would bring.
The wedding day arrived… and things looked good. A few clouds here & there – but nothing to worry about.

We kicked off the day with a few ‘getting ready’ shots…

Heather’s dress was gorgeous, just above knee height – perfect for walking barefoot on the beach in Rarotonga!

Her flowers were done by Victoria’s Garden – and were absolutely gorgeous!

Heather looked stunning in her dress..

It was time to go. Down on the beach, Jeff was waiting – along with their 6 guests…
Heather walked down the aisle made of palm fronds… and things got underway.

And then… came the rain.
It started as just a shower… and then progressed into a proper downpour!

It changed nothing though (apart from how wet all our clothes were!) – the ceremony was intimate, personal, and I think the rain made it even more beautiful.

At the conclusion of the ceremony – Heather & Jeff took shelter outside of their beachfront Are… while the rain came down in sheets!

By this stage, the bridal table was set – overlooking the horizon pool & out to sea… picture perfect tropical wedding!

It was still pouring with rain… so instead of going out for some pictures with the family, it was time for Tapas & drinks instead…

After some delicious food, and a few cocktails – the rain had cleared up enough to get down on the beach for family photos.

Heather & Jeff watched the storm that had drenched their ceremony as it retreated over the horizon…

We had an hour or so to race around for some shots – starting off with the beach right in front of Little Poly -

And then a quick trip down the road to see if we could find a sunset.

On the way – a detour for some shots walking through the coconut trees…

Considering the amount of rain we’d had – I was fairly dubious as to whether there would be any kind of sunset.
Luckily… I was proved wrong – and an amazing display of late afternoon light topped off their day perfectly.

As the light faded – we headed back to Little Polynesian for a fantastic dinner.
I love this reflection shot – looking back from across the pool..

And one of the downlights in the lobby..

Earlier in the week, they had caught (inherited) some Wahoo… and the chef was able to use this as the basis for the main meal for everyone – adding a lovely special touch, being able to provide their own food to share.
The absolute best part of this photo… this was my plate!

And yes – it tasted as amazing as it looked!

The table was adorned with a fabulous centerpiece, also from Victoria’s Garden.

The evening continued on – with cake cutting (and eating) – and a fantastic dance performance by two of the Little Poly staff.
Heather’s uncle even managed to find a flower for everyone’s hair!

It was a perfect way to cap off a beautiful day – one that I feel very privileged to have shared a part in!

I headed back to get some sleep, charge the camera batteries, backup the photos from the day, and get ready for part two…

Day Two – Trash the Dress shoot!

The next day, Heather got back into her dress, and came up to town for some cool shots, using some of the old structures… (and showing off her new cowboy boots, which Jeff didn’t (possibly still doesn’t!) know about…

After the first few shots, the sun came out in such full force that all the camera lenses fogged up – and so we sat & ate popsicles for half an hour until they came right!

Then, time for a few more…

We headed back to Little Poly to collect Jeff, and Heather changed into her second dress – which she had brought along specifically to get a little crazy with!

What better way to begin than by dragging the hem through a little mud..

and a few shots with the thick jungle of the mountain heights in the background..

Then… time to get a little wet.

Down the road, the waterfall was benefiting from the recent rains – with plenty of volume coming through. Not as much as Niagara Falls… but Heather & Jeff haven’t been there before.. so we can pretend!

The water in the river was so much colder than in the sea… guess who was the more eager for these photos???

Heather was really keen to get a photo in a tree… and just as we were beginning to give up, Jeff spotted this perfect little location!

Back down at Little Poly, we finished up on the beach – just as the last bit of light was fading in the sky.

The day turned to night, and we called it a wrap.

After a lovely dinner with the family, we said our goodbyes (after I had been totally spoiled with presents, T-shirts, a huge bottle of Maple syrup from CostCo, pearls for Amber) – and I headed back to NZ.
I feel so lucky to have spent these few days with you guys – you are a fantastic couple, and your wedding was just perfect.

Now it’s our turn to visit Canada!

Enjoy these photos – just a tiny taste of what’s to come

Isaac.

Hi guys!

Yesterday, we headed out on a humid Hamilton morning to photograph Scott & Kerri’s wedding.

When we arrived at the boys’ place, it was warming up… and the decisions were being made as to go with jackets / waistcoats / ties… bearing in mind that the ceremony was going to be in a greenhouse!!

The call was eventually made to go with the jackets & waistcoats, minus the ties.. very sharp indeed!

Here’s Scott… who is also a registered celebrant… and a fantastic guy.

Then it was off to Kerri’s place.. where she was looking fabulous – Denise from Spoilt Mobile Beauty was just finishing up the makeup, and Karen from Wedding Flowers by Karen arrived with some gorgeous bouquets.
Once Kerri was dressed, Dad was waiting expectantly at the bottom of the stairs for the first glimpse of his daughter..

If you follow our blog / Facebook page – you’ll know that one of our passions is lighting – it’s a great personal & artistic challenge for us to arrive on a wedding day, and at any given house to find / create some gorgeous lighting. It’s very much a part of what makes our work look the way it does. The next shot was somewhat lit by the light above Kerri, and finished off with a bit extra from one of our lights.

We headed out into the garden, for a few shots before we left…

Down at the Hamilton Gardens, everyone was waiting eagerly for Kerri’s arrival.

And then we were underway!

Their ceremony was beautiful – heartfelt & real. While we were at Kerri’s place, I photographed a copy of their vows written on a piece of paper… only to find that Amber had already seen & shot the same image, but her’s was only focused on one little line, because she didn’t want to read the whole of the vows & spoil the surprise & experience for herself during the ceremony!

It’s one of the best parts of the job that we’re so privileged to have… being able to share such intimate moments with people.

After the ceremony, we raced around town for a fun photoshoot with the bridal party.

Kerri was really keen to get a dramatic shot standing on a ridgeline, with the sky in behind her.
I think we managed to achieve that.

The pillars & structure of the courthouse are great – one of Hamilton’s few somewhat ‘classic’ styled buildings.

Another thing that both Scott & Kerri were keen on was the idea of doing some ‘everyday things’ in their wedding gear… and visiting a cafe was a great excuse to have a quick break (at least, the bridal party got to sit down!) and most importantly, Amber & I were able to rectify the blood / caffeine balance in our systems!

To get this shot, we ended up waiting for a break in the traffic, and then entirely blocking the road in both directions as the bridal party walked along it.
Thanks to Hamilton’s driving public for being so understanding

Continuing the whirlwind tour, we made a brief stop at a cool railway junction – where we got some more grungy, grimy shots…

And then finished up with a few on the edge of Hamilton Lake, as we made our way back to their reception at the Verandah.

After their meal & reception – we arrived back at the Verandah to photograph a lantern release.. which they were doing as a memorial for a friend.
It was touching, and a perfect way to finish off a beautiful wedding.

Scott & Kerri – you guys are an amazing couple, and your wedding was fantastic.
Thanks so much for trusting us to capture your day, and help create memories that your grandchildren will cherish.

Isaac, Amber, and Holly.

As of the week beginning December 20th… we will officially be Aucklanders.

Perspectives Photography is relocating from the Tron… up to the big smoke.

We’re also putting together a studio, which will be in Westgate… easy to get to, and still close to the beach! It will be the first time we’ve had a dedicated shooting space, for portraits & commercial work. It’s a super exciting step for us – as we can now shoot a range of work that previously we have needed to book studio space elsewhere.

To celebrate – we’ll be launching the new studio with some primo specials – as well as having a cool launch party once we have everything set up the way we want it.

So keep an eye on our blog & Facebook for details

We’ll still continue booking & shooting weddings throughout New Zealand – so nothing changes there, apart from the fact that we’re now closer to the airport!

Have a fab weekend… and anyone that knows people in these professions… we’d love to hear from you:

** Carpet layer
** Plasterer
** Cabinet maker / joinery
** Painter

If you know of anyone who works in the above fields & might be keen to swap their services for photos – send us an email & let us know.

Hi guys,

On Saturday, we headed up to Auckland to photograph Lizzie & Jason’s wedding.

In the morning we caught up with Mat, who was coming along to assist for the day (and he did a fantastic job of it, too!).

Then it was off to the boys place in Takapuna, where we found them dressed & ready to go!

Here’s Jason…

Then it was off to the girls – we caught up with them as they finished their hair & makeup at ME Salon in Takapuna, and then on for some shots with Elisabeth looking absolutely stunning in her gown.
It was custom made – with the buttons on the back being taken from her grandmother’s wedding dress. Light & floaty – beautiful!

Lizzie & her bridesmaids had bouquets made from bunches of lavendar – they were really simple & elegant.

Amber took this image just as Lizzie arrived at the church for the ceremony – I love how it is framed just around her face.

Inside the church, Mat shot this image of the ceremony underway..

While at the same time, I was squeezed down by the piano to get an angle from the front without getting the in way of the guests! The window on the far left of this shot is actually the reflection in the dark wood of the piano.

Amber had prime position throughout the ceremony – both for shots of the proceedings up front, but also time to grab some cute shots of the kids…

After the ceremony, it was inside the church hall, where there were speeches, and also the cake cutting – served with some cool vintage teacups..

I loved the fact that they cut up their cake, and served their guests.

We then all bundled into cars, and everyone headed down to Cornwall Park. Here, Jason, Lizzie, and their guests enjoyed a relaxed picnic in the sunshine – complete with strawberries, parasols, rugs, and cushions.
It was a fantastic way to have a wedding reception – low key, intimate, and making the most of the glorious weather.

Bouquet toss…

After some lunch, some games, and plenty of sun – we headed out for a few shots with the bridal party.
A quick grab shot up the stairs on the way out of Cornwall Park..

Then down to one of their fav hangouts…

The sun was coming through behind the trees – perfect backlight…

Mat took this cool Abbey Road style shot..

And then it was indoors time – where we got to play with the light a little more…

Finally… we raced up to Bastion Point to finish up with some cool sunset images…

Enjoy the photos – we had a great time taking them!

Amber, Isaac, & Mat.

Hey guys,

On the weekend, we headed across to Waiheke Island to photograph Jo & David’s wedding at Cable Bay winery & vineyard.

It was beautiful weather – gorgeous blue skies, and their ceremony in the late afternoon made for amazing light.

We kicked off our day with some shots of David & his groomsmen…

We then headed over to Lavender Hill – an amazing boutique accommodation just over from Cable Bay. A big, Tuscan styled house – nestled in a vineyard. Jo’s wore a John Zimmerman gown…

And she looked gorgeous in it.

We had Melissa along assisting us for this wedding… here’s a gorgeous shot she took during the ceremony..

We headed down for some shots with just David & Jo in the cellars…

Then it was out into the sun (and the wind – by this stage it was freezing cold, everyone did a great job of at least looking warm though!)

We finished up with a few of the bridal party mucking around a little in the lavendar bushes – awesome!!

It was a fantastic wedding – thanks for having us along to share a part in it with you!

Enjoy the photos

Isaac, Amber, and Melissa.