I met these two at Lucy’s parents bach in Whangamata beach bright and early on a Monday morning. Lucy and Des were married a few years ago… Lucy told me that Des sang to her as she walked down the aisle! Wow. I love love love Encore sessions and I was so privileged to spend the morning with these two gorgeous people. xx
Kerry & Aaron have to be my most photographed couple! To date, I have photographed them 5 times on separate occasions. Their Engagement, Wedding –It actually rained ALOT on Kerry & Aaron’s wedding day so they didn’t get many photos outside, Kerry had always dreamed of having photos in long grass with lots of sunflare, so the Encore shoot was a perfect solution 
— Kerry’s Family, this Encore shoot and in the weekend I photographed Aaron’s family. So they are pretty much pros. And I NEVER get sick of photographing these two! How could I? Just see for yourself…and get prepared for a whole lot of GORGEOUS.
Kerry & Aaron, it has been such a privilege to be able to document your journey so far. Thank you for being such great friends, you are AMAZINGLY beautiful inside and out xx
My amazingly talented cousin Kirsti (kirstirose.flowers@gmail.com) made the stunning bouquet and the button hole. 
I am SO excited to show you the photographs from this shoot! There was perfect light, a perfect couple, and a perfect location ahhhh! It was amazing. Ok, rewind…
So. A few weekends ago I shot a promo video with the INCREDIBLE Jared Brandon – check out his AMAZING work here. I got the idea to do a promo video through various photographers who I admire (mostly overseas) who were making videos for their business. I immediately LOVED the idea because it’s a great way of connecting with YOU, so you can see how I work, but mostly so you can catch a glimpse of who I am as a photographer AND a person I love video, I think it really reaches people effectively. The idea of a promo videos for photographers is relatively new in New Zealand, but I’m hoping it will take off – and if you need someone for the job, Jared is your man. Seriously, 2 days after shooting the video he sent me a first draft of the video I LOVED IT!!! He managed to do this between all his wedding video editing and filming. You will not find a more passionate guy than Jared, he is super. And I get to work alongside him again at a wedding next weekend! So excited.
So here is one ‘behind the scenes’ sneek peak of Kerry & Aaron’s shoot (which will be blogged very soon!) -In case you were wondering, Jess & Ben’s shoot was also for the video which was shot at my parents house. Hope your week is going fabulously xx
I think the word ‘Encore’ is perfect for this type of shoot. The origin of the word came from: “Whenever any Gentlemen are particularly pleased with a Song, at their crying out Encore … the Performer is so obliging as to sing it over again.” With an Encore session, it’s a chance for you to get in your wedding dress again and have photos somewhere you wouldn’t have been able to for your wedding. You can take it as far as you like, and I promise you it will be fun, unexpected and elegant.
Ilana & John – you were incredible. I LOVE these photographs. Merry Christmas! xx
Ilana you are amazing!! So beautiful.
