Artful wedding photography
new zealand wedding photographer
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY ACROSS NEW ZEALAND & ABROAD
HONEST · TIMELESS · INTENTIONAL
HONEST · TIMELESS · INTENTIONAL
weddings
Wedding coverage shaped by intention, connection, and place. Based in Queenstown and working throughout New Zealand, Europe, and beyond, I photograph weddings with an editorial eye, balancing refined portraits with honest, natural moments as the day unfolds.
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The Experience
My approach is calm, unobtrusive, and considered. I work with intention, allowing weddings to unfold naturally while focusing on composition, connection, and the details that give a day its texture.
Based in Queenstown and working throughout New Zealand, Europe, and beyond, I photograph weddings with an editorial eye and a steady presence, creating work that feels refined, grounded, and enduring.
engagements
Engagement sessions are a chance to step away from the wedding day and focus on connection. These sessions are relaxed, unforced, and shaped by beautiful locations around Queenstown and beyond, creating photographs that feel like a reflection of you.
elopements
Elopements in New Zealand offer space to slow down and be fully present. Whether you’re exchanging vows on a mountain top or by the water’s edge, I document elopements in a way that feels natural, intentional, and deeply personal.
I’m Melissa, a wedding photographer based in Queenstown, New Zealand, with a considered, editorial approach to documenting weddings and elopements. My work is rooted in natural connection, thoughtful composition, and a calm presence, allowing each celebration to unfold without interruption.
Queenstown’s landscapes play a quiet but important role in my work, offering space, texture, and atmosphere without overpowering the moments themselves. From intimate mountain elopements to relaxed lakeside celebrations, I photograph weddings in a way that feels intentional, grounded, and true to the day.
While Queenstown is home, I regularly photograph weddings across New Zealand, Europe, and further afield. With family based overseas and a long-standing love of travel, working internationally feels familiar and seamless. For destination weddings, current travel dates can be found here.
meet melissa
my story
Melissa was a dream to work with & we cannot get over the photos she has produced from our day. She captured our day perfectly & we will forever cherish these memories.
M&S
Melissa is an amazing photographer! She makes you feel super comfortable and really takes the time to get to know you. She has a great eye for capturing candid moments, making every photo feel natural and genuine. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for beautiful, authentic photos.
B&T
We are completely blown away by the photos - they are beyond what we ever imagined, and we’ve had constant compliments from friends and family asking who our photographer was. I will 100% be booking her future shoots. She is incredibly talented, easy to work with, and gave us memories we will cherish forever. Could not recommend her more highly!
E&R
