Hey I’m Chris!
I’m all about adventures, my family and taking photos of humans, especially at weddings.
After 500+ weddings I’ve learnt a few things, one of said things is, yeah the big landscapes and epic sunset shots are amazing and I love it, but every time, the photos that people just love are the moments in between. That’s where I come in, I specialise in being able to see those moments you want to remember, the feels, the photos you didn’t even know you wanted until you see them… but still, I do love a good sunset…
I grew up in Waitakere City, way out west in Laingholm. This is where my love for photography started, photographing me and my friends get up to no good. Moving on to landscape photography and then finally around 2007 I was asked to photograph a friend of a friend’s wedding and I just LOVED it.
Im a family man, a dad, a brother and a friend. Friends are my family, and this is where my values come from, collecting experiences with friends and family with a camera in my hand at all times.
Weddings, to me, are all about documenting the craziness, emotion, and fleeting moments that happen along the way. My role is to tell your story through the lens in an artistic and creative manner. I don’t want it to feel like a photo shoot, it should feel more like your hanging out with one of your mates who just happens to be a Professional Photographer. You’ll know I’m there when you need me and the rest of the time ill be invisible
Our journey starts the moment you book me, not at the start of your wedding day. That means, if you need help planning a timeline, a visit to the venue, an engagement shoot, even helping calm the nerves with a coffee. Whatever you need I am here, Weddings can be stressful to plan but they don’t have to be.
How do I do this? I want to get to know you guys, so on the day I’m just a mate who happens to be a Photographer. Let's not make it awkward, most people don’t like being in front of the camera, I know that. So with a little direction where needed and the rest just real moments and real laughs, my job is to deliver a set of Images that’ll make those happy tears flow and the laughs come flooding back.
So say hi, let’s book a time to catch up and chat about your day and what you need, I’ve got a bunch of experience and I’m totally happy to give advice on planning!