It's a celebration of love stories, infused with a rebellious spirit, rejecting the ordinary and embracing the extraordinary.
At times, it's the editorial allure of non-conformist, avant-garde ensembles, while on other occasions, it's the beauty of spontaneous tears in your loved ones eyes.
But it always revolves around seizing the raw essence of light, love, and meaningful moments, intertwining them into something extraordinary.
Capturing all the nostalgia, romance and good feelings.
All intertwined into a documentary style approach.
the services
As an indication 6 hours of photography starts at $6900, and 6 hours of 16mm begins at $4500.
For my couples & engagement packages, please fill out my contact page for more information.
+ Captured on film - Your day captured on 35mm and medium format
+ Digital photos by second photographer while I focus on film
+ Online gallery - spread the love with friends and family
+ High resolution edited images - ready for print
+ My full wedding day guide to help you feel more relaxed leading up to the day
For those who want a priority of film. And would like a second shooter to capture digital images and a second point of view.
8 or 10+ hours
Package 01
+ Captured on film - Your day captured on 35mm and medium format
+ Digital photos captured alongside film
+ Online gallery - spread the love with friends and family
+ High resolution edited images - ready for print
+ My full wedding day guide to help you feel more relaxed leading up to the day
Package 02
8 hours
If you want most of the key moments of the day captured from the final touches of getting ready to sunset.
+ Captured on film - Your day captured on 35mm and medium format
+ Digital photos captured alongside film
+ Online gallery - spread the love with friends and family
+ High resolution edited images - ready for print
+ My full wedding day guide to help you feel more relaxed leading up to the day
Package 03
6 hours
For those who may have a shorter timeline or for elopements where you'd like to have a bit more time to not feel rushed and go to a few scenic locations.
+ Captured on film - Your day captured on 35mm and medium format
+ Digital photos captured alongside film
+ Online gallery - spread the love with friends and family
+ High resolution edited images - ready for print
+ My full wedding day guide to help you feel more relaxed leading up to the day
Package 04
2 & 4 hours
For those celebrating an intimate wedding, a town hall ceremony or an elopement.
Mads & Rhys
Zara is the best in the business. I am not sure how to convey how wonderful and seamless she made our wedding day. My husband and I are not big fans of getting our photos taken but we had so much fun creating magic with Zara. She was such a perfect addition to our wedding day and I would’ve chosen our wedding date based on her availability! Thank you Zara for giving us the gift of our photos, we will treasure them forever.
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Olivia & Matt
Z.S. , you were perfect! Literally no notes. It was so fun to have you around, and even better that you captured the moments so beautifully and thoughtfully, both the small and the big ones. Our photos are everything we wanted, I love them and so does Matt - and I don't know if you could tell but he's not someone that loves having photos of himself taken (I AM, LOVED EVERY CLICK haha) so that's really awesome!
Thank you so much for all your hard work, the heart and soul poured into the photos is evident. So happy we chose you!
P.S. Granny Susie has been absolutely raving about you to me since the wedding.
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Taylor & Nathaniel
Zara is our dream photographer! She is down to earth and just an amazing human to work with - she's honestly so lovely. Zara's work really speaks for itself, our photos turned out more beautiful than we ever could have imagined and she made it so easy to be in front of the camera. I'm usually terrible at having my photo taken but she just made it such a natural and fun experience.
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Michaela & Zane
Zara was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her enthusiasm, passion and creativity captured the most beautiful moments of our day. She worked alongside a pair of videographers and was nothing but a team player and professional. We felt like we had the dream team! Even though it was raining (torrential), she was so supportive and committed (went above and beyond/got absolutely soaked). Thank you for providing us with the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever.
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2 rolls of 16mm captured throughout the day
One edit of highlights
Your choice of song/music
2 rounds of revisions
16mm negatives returned and delivered to you to keep forever
analogue motion picture III
4-5 rolls of 16mm captured throughout the day
One longer edit of highlights
One short edit of highlights
Your choice of song/music
2 rounds of revisions
16mm negatives returned and delivered to you to keep forever
analogue motion picture II
6-8 rolls of 16mm captured throughout the day
One longer edit of highlights
One short edit of highlights
Your choice of song/music
2 rounds of revisions
16mm negatives returned and delivered to you to keep forever
analogue motion picture I
16mm packages
8 to 10+ hours
6 hours
3 hours
I'd love to hear from you! Once you’ve filled out my contact form and the stars align we will jump on a video call or meet for coffee! (I love connecting and hearing about your story)
Get in Touch
Once the contract is signed and the deposit is paid, you're on the calendar! Expect a date confirmation email with a fun speed date questionnaire to get to know each other better.
Confirm & Plan
We can keep in touch between then and the wedding, I love to keep up on socials (if you have this).
You’re welcome to send any questions at any time.
Stay Connected!
60 days out I will send you my pre wedding questionnaire with everything I need to know, here I will request any family photo lists and a timeline. We can also catch up via a call or in person to go over any final questions or help with your timeline.
Questionnaire
The day is finally here and I am just as excited as you are! You’ll have the best time and I’ll be there to capture it all. You’ll receive a preview of 70-120 images from across the day within 48 hours after your wedding/elopement.
Your Day is Here!
If I've shot digital you'll receive a preview of 70-120 images.. Then it's film day! Once I receive and edit the film photos from the lab I will upload these and let you know the film is up. This is usually within a week or two, depending on lab processing times. Your final gallery is ready within 4-8 weeks!
Gallery Delivery
I love to see photos printed, to hold a beautiful film memory in your hands is a special feeling and they deserve to be seen! We can create a Zine together or put together an heirloom album. Or simply order some prints and frames to hang on your wall through my store. You’re also welcome to print yourself from your preferred printer.
Forever Memories
Prints, Zines & Albums all available to add on before or after your day from the easy to use store attached to your gallery. I absolutely love seeing your images come to life in your home and all of your favorite places.
Albums & Prints
I love how Instax Wide looks and feels and I’d be more than happy to capture this during your day too. I will scan a digital copy for your and then return the originals to you so you can display them in your home!
Instax Wide
iPhone videos are amazing and offer another unique perspective and style of documentation. We can capture your day on an iPhone and have all the content ready for you in a dropbox within 24 hours.
iPhone Video Content
Someone to capture your day on digital while I focus on film. The best of both worlds! Especially great during the parts of the day where things are fast paced.
Digital Shooter
As much as I'd love to clone myself and be in two spots at once, it's a lot easier to get extra coverage, different angles and perspectives if you choose to have a second shooter on the day.
Second Shooter
Travel costs include return flights, accommodation and a rental car where required. Check out any of my bucket list locations on my FAQ.
Travel Costs
You already know the film photos are what’s important to tell your story and would prefer I have my sole focus on film the whole day.
Film Only Add On
For the sunrise surf the morning of, your rehearsal dinner or post wedding pool hang, you can book additional hours including additional film hours to capture those extra moments.
Additional Hours
I’m lucky to be able to work together with my other half, Jared who's a multi talented photographer and videographer. We will work together to create a film that's unique to you.
Super 8 & 16MM
optional add ons
Intimate wedding at Pah Homestead, with their nearest & dearest friends + family.
Dorcas + Troy
A super fun intimate wedding in Edinburgh, Scotland on a mix of photo and film.
Georgie + Struan
Caitlin + Hugo
I captured Kiwi couple Caitlin & Hugo in their London neighbourhood ahead of their wedding back home in NZ in 2026!
A few portfolio faves
Each wedding holds a special place in my heart.. Here's a sneak peek at some of my recent favourite celebrations, blending my passion for film with beautiful, unique love stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you shoot 35mm and Medium Format for weddings?
Yes! I use 35mm film and Medium Format/120 film. I have a 6x7 format camera and 6x4.5 and use both on a wedding day.
What is your photography style?
I specialise in candid, documentary, mixed with some curated editorial/creative moments, guiding you when you need it but mainly letting the day unfold naturally and organically. My approach is to capture natural moments while also ensuring we get the important portraits and family photos.
Where are you located and do you shoot internationally?
I'm not tied to one place and am always happy to travel. I'm often moving around so I might already be in your neck of the woods when you want me. However my main bases for the next season will be Auckland and London. You can see some of our travel dates on the About page.
How do your travel expenses work? Is there an additional fee?
I base myself in certain locations to avoid the larger upfront cost of flying from New Zealand to Europe or the UK. For example if your shoot is in London and that's where I am at the time, there is no travel fee. If I'm in London and your wedding/shoot is in Europe then my travel costs will be additional. Although I do have some bucket list locations - you can find out more here.
What is your payment schedule?
I require a $1200NZD booking fee to secure your date, and if you're booking 16mm/VHS an additional $500NZD to secure the date with Jared. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding. If there are any travel costs this is usually taken at the time of booking, or if travel is not bookable at that time then at the 11-9 month mark travel costs will be payable.
Is there any benefit to do pre or post wedding pictures?
When possible, I would suggest considering a session the day before or after your wedding. This way, we can capture couple photos without cutting into your time with friends and family on the big day. It also gives us the flexibility to head to a beautiful location and take advantage of the best lighting at sunset, or even sunrise. If we do it beforehand, it will help you feel more comfortable in front of the camera and can be a fun experience with loved ones, like during a rehearsal dinner on a catamaran.
If you’re wanting some more creative images, creativity takes time. While I’ll make the most of the time we have on your wedding day, having more time allows us to slow down and truly enjoy the process. If you're feeling rushed or stressed, squeezing photos into a tight window isn't ideal.
Do you work with a second photographer?
Yes, I offer the option to include a second photographer in some of my packages. A second photographer helps capture different angles and moments, especially during larger weddings or when events happen simultaneously. Usually I will work with my partner Jared, if he isn’t shooting 16mm for your day already.
How do we book you?
Please fill out my contact form here and let me know as much detail and info as possible + check with my availability. If the stars align, I like to meet in person or via video call to make sure we will be a good fit. Following our catch up, I’ll send over a contract and invoice for the date retainer. Your date is locked in once the contract is signed and the date retainer is received.
