Winter forest and beach photoshoot (West Auckland wedding photographer) - Jane & Nick's Winter Honeymoon Photoshoot in Auckland

There is something truly special about celebrating a new marriage with an adventure together, and that's exactly what Jane and Nick chose to do.

Travelling all the way from Singapore, they spent their honeymoon exploring New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes and creating unforgettable memories together. As part of their journey, they wanted to capture this exciting chapter of their lives with a post-wedding photoshoot surrounded by the beauty of a New Zealand winter.

We started our session in a beautiful forest location, where we were greeted by pouring rain. While the weather was certainly dramatic, New Zealand had other plans for us. After a short wait, the rain moved on and gave us the perfect opportunity to continue our shoot outdoors.

Our next stop was Muriwai Beach, one of West Auckland's most spectacular coastal locations. With its rugged black sand, dramatic cliffs, and moody winter skies, it never fails to provide a stunning backdrop for photography. The soft, cloudy light created a beautiful atmosphere that perfectly complemented Jane and Nick's relaxed and joyful energy.

One of my favourite parts of every photoshoot is getting to know the people in front of my camera. Throughout the afternoon, we chatted about their wedding celebrations, their honeymoon adventures around New Zealand, and the places they were most excited to visit—including the famous Hobbiton Movie Set. I also loved hearing the story of how they first met while studying in Los Angeles and how their journey together eventually led them to this unforgettable honeymoon adventure.

Despite the unpredictable winter weather, we had an amazing time exploring, laughing, and creating images that reflected their connection and love for one another. These are the moments I love capturing most - genuine emotions, shared adventures, and the unique story that every couple brings with them.

Enjoy some highlights from Jane and Nick's post-wedding photoshoot in beautiful West Auckland.

A Surprise New Year's Eve Proposal at Muriwai Beach (Auckland engagement-wedding photographer): Oliver and Taylor

Muriwai Beach is one of the most spectacular locations in Auckland for engagement and proposal photography. With its dramatic black-sand coastline, rugged cliffs, impressive rock formations, and famous gannet colony, it offers some of the most breathtaking scenery on New Zealand's West Coast.

When Oliver contacted me about planning a surprise proposal for Taylor during their trip to New Zealand from Oregon, USA, I knew Muriwai would provide the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.

The plan was simple: stay hidden and avoid attracting attention until the big moment arrived. As their photographer, I spent some time blending into the surroundings, pretending to photograph the local birds and landscapes—which, to be fair, are absolutely worth photographing on their own!

As Oliver and Taylor arrived and began exploring the beach together, everything unfolded perfectly. They wandered along the coastline, taking in the incredible views, completely unaware of what was about to happen.

Then came the moment.

Oliver dropped to one knee and asked the question he had travelled across the world to ask.

Thankfully for all involved, the answer was a very enthusiastic "Yes!"

After the excitement settled, we spent some time walking around the beach, chatting, laughing, and capturing the joy of their newly engaged adventure. It was such a pleasure getting to know them and hearing more about their travels around New Zealand.

Originally, we had planned to photograph the proposal at sunset, but Mother Nature had other ideas. With thunderstorms forecast for the evening, we quickly adjusted our plans and moved the session to the morning instead. While the light was stronger than we would normally have at sunset, the stunning scenery, genuine emotions, and excitement of the occasion more than made up for it.

At the end of the day, photographs are about much more than perfect conditions. They are about preserving real moments, genuine reactions, and memories that will be treasured for years to come. And this proposal was full of all three.

Congratulations to Oliver and Taylor on their engagement! Thank you for allowing me to capture such an unforgettable moment in your journey together.

Enjoy some highlights from this beautiful surprise proposal at Muriwai Beach. Contact me with any questions!

Gisele & Kelsey’s Engagement Session at Muriwai Beach (Auckland wedding photographers)

Exciting times at Gisele & Kelsey’s engagement photoshoot at Muriwai Beach—one of the most breathtaking locations in West Auckland for pre-wedding photography.

With its dramatic cliffs, rugged coastline, and ever-changing light, Muriwai is truly a dream location for any photographer. On this evening, everything came together perfectly: soft golden sunset light, beautiful textures in the landscape, and the glow filtering through the high rock formations created an incredible backdrop for their session.

Gisele and Kelsey had just gotten engaged after seven years together, having met all the way back in high school. It’s always so special to photograph couples who have grown together over such a long period of time - there is a depth of connection, comfort, and love that naturally shines through in every frame.

The session was filled with so much warmth, laughter, and genuine emotion. You could truly feel the excitement of this new chapter in their lives.

As a little unexpected bonus, there was also a wedding happening on the beach at the same time as our shoot. As a wedding photographer, I couldn’t resist capturing a few candid moments from their celebration as well. Later, we even shared one of the images with the bride, as Gisele happened to know her through a wedding community group - it really is a small world sometimes!

Enjoy highlights from this beautiful engagement session at Muriwai Beach, one of Auckland’s most iconic photography locations.

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Lysea & John | Muriwai Beach Maternity Photoshoot (Auckland family-wedding photographer)

We first met Lysea and John during Lysea’s graduation photoshoot, and during that session they shared some incredibly exciting news - they were expecting a baby. From that moment, we started planning both their maternity and future newborn session, and it has been such a joy to follow their journey into parenthood.

Muriwai Beach is one of my favourite locations for maternity photography. With its dramatic West Coast scenery and the possibility of soft golden sunset light, it creates a truly beautiful and natural setting for such a special chapter in life.

On the day of their session, the weather was a little cloudy, but that never takes away from the magic of Muriwai. In fact, the soft light and moody skies often add a calm and intimate feeling to the images. Despite a very wet September with many rescheduled sessions, we were lucky this time - the weather held just enough for us to go ahead and enjoy a relaxed shoot by the beach.

It was a wonderful afternoon spent walking, talking, and capturing this exciting season of anticipation for Lysea and John. There is something very special about maternity sessions - the quiet excitement, the connection, and the sense of new beginnings just around the corner.

I can’t wait for their upcoming newborn session - it won’t be long now!

Enjoy highlights from this beautiful maternity photoshoot at Muriwai Beach, Auckland.

Wedding anniversary photo shoot on Muriwai Beach (Auckland engagement photographer)

Im truly excited to share with you recent wedding anniversary photo shoot with Elise and Jake on Muriwai Beach (Auckland). This beautiful people contacted me, couples and engagement photographer, just before their anniversary to have their traditional anniversary session that they take every year in different locations. Last one was at Blue Mountains in Sydney!

Next one still a mystery but we discussed a few exciting options. I just love this tradition to celebrate couples love documentating such a special for them moments every year!

Its now come to 5 years anniversary from their wedding day, such a big milesstone!

Couple travel all the way from South Island to take photos on West Coast Beach (we even missed one date as drove to the different locations - I been at Muriwai and couple drove to Piha due to navman mistake! Oh well! Luckily, we still finally met a week later at stunning secluded beach in Auckland and could share such special moments, memories for year to come!

Enjoy these photographs in a gorgeous gallery! Contact me with any questions!

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Pre-wedding photo shoot at forest and beach (West Auckland couples photographer)

Ella and Rey had a wonderful pre-wedding photo shoot at Muriwai forest and beach (West Auckland), just before their intimate elopement happening next month. Exciting times ahead!

Its such a pleasure for me to be their couples photographer and capture all the beautiful, emotional and real moments in such a stunning location in New Zealand! I just love to meet sunset on this secluded beach surrounded by rocks and witness moments of closeness and love!

Enjoy highlights of this engagement session and let me know if you have any questions!

Pre-wedding session at Muriwai Beach (West Auckland photographer) - proposal

It was a pleasure to capture Aabha & Manoj pre-wedding session at Muriwai forest and beach (West Auckland). Im so glad to be their photographer for this part of their journey before their wedding in India in January. Not long to go now.

Manoj surprised Aabha by getting on one knee and propose to her right on the beach that comes as surprise. It was such a highlight of this beautiful session right before the sunset.

Enjoy highlights of this beautiful couple’s photo shoot on the beach! More photos coming soon.

Family photo shoot Muriwai Beach (West Auckland photographer)

We spent a great time with Harriet & Jayden with their little one Henry in their family photo shoot at Muriwai Beach (West Auckland). I cannot wait for couple’s wedding in Mudbrick in January. Not long to go now!

We met with this beautiful family just before the sunset at this gorgeous beach and had a chance to walk and talk, take some family pictures and also engagement pre-wedding photos with couple alone (while their kind friends been looking after baby nearby).

So many beautiful memories for years to come for amazing people!

Enjoy this photo session highlights - a quick sneak peek in the gallery:

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Muriwai Beach engagement session (Auckalnd wedding photographers)

We had an amazing time with Cameron & Daphne at Muriwai Beach for their engagement session. Couple made all their way from Singapore for their sister’s wedding and decided to find photographers for their pre-wedding photo shoot.

It was a pleasure to capture all beautiful, emotional and real moments for these beautiful souls, with love, light and laughter!

Exciting times ahead for this couple with their wedding coming up in Singapore.

Enjoy a quick sneak peek, watch this space for a finished gallery highlights! Contact me with any questions!

Couple shoot in forest and beach (West Auckland wedding - engagement photographer)

Amazing time with Rhoda & Shaad on their couple shoot in Riverhead forest and at Muriwai Beach (West Auckland) on the weekend. Even rain can’t stand on the way of this beautiful couple. So much love and laughter!

Couple went all the way from overseas to celebrate their wedding and done an engagement - pre-wedding photoshoot in New Zealand. It was a honor for me to be their photographer and share all the beautiful, emotional and real moments.

Enjoy highlights of couple’s pre-wedding gallery:

Family of four beach photo shoot (Auckland kids - wedding photographer)

It was great to see Nicole & Brian again, a few years after their wedding day, with +2 - two gorgeous little ones! What a beautiful family!

Please to photograph on one of the gorgeous New Zealand beaches - Muriwai Beach!

Enjoy highlights of couples family gallery. I can not wait to see them again and watch their kids grow.

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Engagement session on Muriwai Beach {Auckland wedding photographers}

We met with Jess & James for their engagement session on Muriwai Beach {Auckland}, one of the best location for a photo shoot - dream for everyone, especially surfers and wedding photographers. This place have amazing waves, and stunning rocks, but they could be tricky, when they come unexpected. So watch out for them, big chance to drive back home wet and covered in black sand.

We had so much fun, laughter and positive emotions with this beautiful couple, such amazing people! James shared some fun facts about their relationship: “We found out on our first date that Jess works in the same office as my brother in law just from the stories we were telling. Turned out she had already my sister too at the Christmas party a few weeks earlier. After our first date and a few more in early 2020 we managed to survive the first March lockdown and moved in together for the subsequent Auckland lockdowns and never looked back”

Enjoy highlights of this engagement shoot and contact me with any questions!

Pre-wedding couple session on the beach {West Auckland photographer}

We met with Robert and Katie on their pre-wedding session on the Muriwai Beach {West Auckland} , stunning location for document couple’s memories, dream to be for any photographer.

Couple made their way from New York for their engagement session and upcoming wedding in Settlers Country Manor. Keep an eye on this blog for a future picture share from their wedding day which coming very soon, as well as their romantic story and proposal.

Enjoy highlights of their pre-wedding session gallery below! Contact me with any questions!

Family of four on sunset beach {Auckland kids--maternity-couples photographer}

Today is my birthday and what can be better then sharing my recent photo shoot!

Exciting times with beautiful family of four meeting sunset on Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. So great to meet this couple after two years {they booked their wedding coverage last year but delayed this event for important reasons and decided to go ahead with capturing so special memories with their kids at family photo shoot, together with some maternity moments ;)}. Congratulations on expecting baby number three, Katrina and Quintin! So special for couples moments and pleasure to shoot for me as photographer and mum myself.

The weather been very tricky with rain on the way - couple made their way from Waikato area, so luckily right at arrival sun come out giving a beautiful golden light on the beach. So much fun for kids to run around, play and enjoy the views and for parents to have some one on one time and capture some moments alone as well as together with their boy and girl.

Enjoy highlights of this gorgeous photo gallery with Katrina and Quintin’s family with two little ones" and contact me with any questions!

Family photo shoot on the beach {Auckland kids-maternity-wedding photographer}

Amazing time with family of three with 2 years old little one and aunty at photo shoot on Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. So much fun, love and laughter together with couple, their kid and moving around this stunning location capturing so beautiful, emotional and real moments that treasure for me to photograph as a family-maternity-wedding photographer!

Couple made their way from Sydney - Australia to Auckland, NZ for holidays and documenting so special moments at their session. Amazing fact - the dad had an injured foot but bravely moved through the photo shoot like a hero!

Enjoy highlights of this photo shoot in this photo gallery, contact me with any questions!

Pre-wedding session on the beach - Aimee and Jason {Auckland engagement photographer}

We met on a beautiful day for pre-wedding session on Muriwai Beach with Aimee and Jason, on one of the stunning locations in Auckland, perfect for engagement and family photo shoots and just a dream spot for any photographer.

We walk down the hill to the beach, amazing landscapes with rocks, cave and ocean. Walk and talk and had so much, fun - love and laughter!

Couple met just few years at work and not looked back. Love is all around!

Enjoy highlights of this engagement pre-wedding session on Muriwai Beach and let me know if you have any questions!

Pre-wedding session on the beach {Auckland engagement photographer}

Wedding season started rolling and Im excited to share with you Mo & Shay pre-wedding session on Muriwai Beach {Auckland}, exciting engagement celebration just few month before their wedding, Im so excited to be their photographer and capture so many beautiful moments, full of love and laughter!

We had an amazing time on the beach, enjoying our short session, no matter cloudy weather! Couple made their way from Hamilton and it was a pleasure to walk and talk, documenting some special moments and making memories for years to come!

It was amazing to meet this couple again after they been in the bridal party of one of my past wedding couples which wedding I shot not long ago in Markovina, such a great times in a gorgeous venue!

Enjoy highlights of this pre-wedding photo shoot gallery:

Memories of 2021-2022 wedding-family season {West Auckland photographers}

What can be better then remember memories from 2021-2022 wedding-family season when new one is approaching shortly with so many beautiful weddings and family photo shoots. Always a pleasure to capture all these beautiful, emotional and real moments, mostly in West Auckland, for us as photographers.

It was an amazing season full love, light and laughter! <3 We had incredible time with many gorgeous couples as photo shoots and weddings, I also been running online workshops at Click Photo School, got some photography awards, and travel overseas to Germany, feeling freedom after long time in lockdowns in pandemic.

Thank you so much for this incredible time!

Winter engagement session at the beach {Auckland - New Zealand photographer}

Winter sessions are the best - moody atmosphere and snuggles to keep warm :) We had an amazing time with Imogen & Peter at their winter engagement session at Muriwai Beach {Auckland, New Zealand}.

Its such a honour for me as photographer to document all important for couple moments and emotions, such a special memories. Couple met one year ago and as mean to be just got engaged. Congratulations and happy future together!

Enjoy highlights of their engagement gallery at the winter secluded beach and contact me with any questions!

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Pre-wedding session in Auckland {engagement photography}

It was a beautiful pre-wedding session with Jess & Rob in Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. Couple made their way from Hamilton to West Auckland beach for their engagement photography. Im truly appreciate al the time they spent to get to the gorgeous landscapes of Muriwai Beach with rocks and ocean and beautiful sunset.

Luckily weather was fine, so we can walk and talk and enjoy the atmosphere, going with the flow, to capture beautiful, emotional and real moments for this stunning couple.

Couple shared their story: “We first met on yacht week in Croatia in 2016. Jess completed her masters project at the University of Auckland September 2017 and have been together since (with some long distance in between whilst Jess was finishing studies). Jess (originally from UK) then moved over to New Zealand in December 2019.” The proposal: “Rob proposed in Rarotonga in June 2021 on a island opposite Muri beach, just after we had been snorkelling with turtles.”

Jess is from UK and Rob is a real kiwi, they are planning to fly to UK for their wedding celebration, or wait till family can come from overseas safely to enjoy their special day.

Enjoy highlights of couple’s pre-wedding session at Muriwai Beach {Auckland}.