Why Queenstown should be on your list for destination weddings
Queenstown is a magical place and it’s a popular place for travellers all around the world, the drastic mountain tops, turquoise waters and small town feels make it a perfect backdrop for that special occasion photos, weddings, elopements, and engagements are this township’s specialty and I think it a perfect spot to escape and celebrate all in one. Queenstown is a quaint small alpine town surrounded by stunning mountains and right on the water of the third biggest lake in New Zealand which is the colour of the sky, if not bluer. With breathtaking views around every corner, you can absolutely understand people wanting their wedding photos taken here. I may be slightly biased because I’ve been lucky enough to photograph couples dream photos here for the last 4 years, but it truly is a special place.
Because Queenstown is in demand as a wedding destination, there’s some important wedding prep. Organisation is key. I’d recommend contacting your photographer at least 6 months in advance. Using local photographers to Queenstown/Wanaka region is the best bet to avoid any travel hassles that could arise. Along with organisation comes research, google wedding photographers Queenstown and look at Instagram. Check out their gallery because all photographers have a different way of shooting and their own unique style. When picking your wedding photographer, go with the persons gallery/portfolio you love. You should be able to see yourself in their photos.
Destination weddings in Queenstown means getting married at one of the local vineyards or flying up to a mountain top and looking over Queenstown. If you are getting married in Queenstown and having a full day wedding, I would recommend picking a venue that has variety. This way, your ceremony, bridal party photos, couple photos and ceremony shots will have the opportunity to be taken in different locations. Having a bit of variety in scenery can make all the difference to make it feel like it wasn’t all taken in the same spot. If you are eloping, my absolute favourite spot is flying up to the local mountain Cecil Peak at the Ledge. It’s this flat rocky location on local mountain that has some of the most insane views you have probably ever seen. One way you are looking back over the lake at Queenstown with Ben Lomond mountain in the background and then other direction is an endless mountain range leading down Glenorchy way.
A few Q&As you might have about wedding photography and my style.
WHATS YOUR STYLE?
I love the natural candid approach, which captures the true essence of your day. The more natural the better, this way the photos don’t ever look over posed. Destination weddings are more about capturing the moments in between and I love getting photos of that small laugh between you as you think no one is watching.
WHAT PACKAGES DO YOU OFFER?
I offer a full range of packages from an 2 hour elopement package to a full 10 hour wedding shoot. Get in touch for my full package list.
DO YOU CHARGE A TRAVEL FEE IF MY WEDDING IS OUT OF THE AREA?
I don’t charge an extra travel fee for places within 45 minutes of Queenstown.
CAN WE GIVE YOU A LIST OF SPECIFIC SHOTS WE WOULD LIKE?
Absolutely, if you have a specific must have shot, I’m more than happy to accommodate. There is one thing to keep in mind though, no two weddings will look the same even if they were shot at the same venue. It all relies on light, details, colour scheme. So if you have a photo for reference just keep in mind it won’t ever look identical but I will do my best to make it unique to you and your wedding.
Queenstown New Zealand is my ultimate destination wedding recommendation.
Check out my portfolio elopements and weddings in Queenstown.