Wairarapa & Wellington Wedding Photographer
storyteller | memory maker | crazy cat lady
your wedding images matter because these photographic
memories become the lasting legacy of your love.
A little about Sam
new zealand wedding photographer
Congrats lovers, you found each other! Now you've found me - thanks for being here! So we know we're a good fit, here's a little about me.
I'm a passionate, creative, tea-drinking, light chasing, music-loving cat mamma who loves love. I believe in the beauty of connection and I'm here to honour it through the art of visual storytelling - telling your story of your love through my photography.
TRUE LOVES
Photography
Is my love affair with life. I put my heart and soul into my work, and it isn't lost on me just how lucky I am to do this every day. Being able to create tangible lifelong memories for people is some kind of wonderful.
Fur Babies
I love being Mum to 5yr-old Toygers Mila & Louis.
Tacos & Tequila
I'll never say no to Mexican & Margaritas.
Indoor Jungle
Taming my plant addiction has been a journey.
Music
Soundtrack to life. If missing, I'll be at a concert.
I'm also partial to 80's movies, pinot noir, road trips, fur babies at your weddings, eggs bene, the beach, hugs, piña coladas and getting caught in the rain...
"When you do things from the soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy."
RUMI
From Auckland but now based in Wairarapa, I'm probably (definitely) a city girl living in the country. I've lived on big oceans, in big cities and small towns and all that means is I love travel and getting to know people from all walks of life.
With over 10 years photography experience, I also bring a wealth of knowledge to wedding planning, with a background that includes high end event management in NZ and overseas. I have extensive experience with catering, hair and makeup, logistics and styling, giving you access to a variety of specialised skills to help bring your dream day to life.
My Approach
If you're just not into telling your love story with photography, you just want some snaps, or a photographer to turn up for a few hours to tick photos off a list, then we aren't a match made in heaven. That's okay! But if you want to invest in capturing your love story with emotional images of the beautiful day you curated to celebrate that love, then that's just what I can do for you.
My approach is rooted in creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience, allowing your true selves to shine through.
I'm here to create meaningful work with you.
Let's honour love
I'll get to know what makes you, you, support you and capture the moments you'll want to remember, the objects you love, the people you love, the food you love and the love you've found together. I'll create work that shows how amazing it felt to be there, through my lens. It's your journey I'm stepping into, your story, so if you're big on romance and having your best day, then we're perfect together.
love is my focus
MY NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IS TO CAPTURE HOW YOUR DAY FELT
Let's celebrate you
It's a celebration, not a performance. So if you let go, let your emotions fly and just enjoy each other and your day, and trust me to capture that, then we can create magic together. I do believe your wedding day should be one of the best days of your lives - so make it authentically you. Your photos are forever, and an investment. Let's celebrate that and eternalise those memories together.
timeless, heartfelt photography
kind words
"She made us feel confident"
"She put us at ease with her down-to-earth & chill personality. We loved how easy it was to speak to Sam. We’ve always been self-conscious but she made us feel confident during our wedding day & she asked us to pose in a way that made us feel natural & look beautiful. The whole portrait session was really wonderful & intimate. She also delivered the photos to us quickly - they were stunning, filled with that soft, natural light."
steve & libby
Wedding photography that captures the unique beauty in your story. Because you deserve images that honour that in every way possible.
kind words
"Felt like one of our friends"
"We had the most amazing local photographer who we couldn't recommend enough. Sam from August & Vine was so lovely to work with in the lead up and on the day. She made us feel so at ease and it felt like one of our friends were taking the photos."