Proposal in Sanders Reserve (Auckland pre-wedding photographer)

Ishan decided to do a surprised proposal in Sanders Reserve (North Auckland) and contacted me as pre-wedding photographer to do it. It was an exciting time to discuss all the details of planned engagement so everything goes smoothly.

Ishan asked family and friends to help to set up the spot with on the edge of reserve with white carpet, couples picture, flowers and set a video on tripod, while my job was to pretend to be a random stranger taking photos of surroundings - stunning nature.

All went really well with bride not suspected a thing, it was an emotional moment when Ishan went on one knee and then couple’s friends come to congratulate them, with tears of joy.

We continued with intimate session with engaged couple around the reserve, such amazing place with plenty of photo opportunities!

Enjoy highlights of this surprised proposal session!

Proposal in Pollock (Auckland pre-wedding photographer)

Such exciting proposal times happened in Pollock (South Auckland) where Richard proposed to Vivian in front of a flower wall (pleasure to photograph for any pre-wedding photographer).

Richard contacted me many months earlier planning this perfect proposal and organising a time away for couple in an AirBnb with stanning water views at rolling hills.

Right after the proposal couple popped the champaign and we went for a quick intimate session in the waterfront.

So beautiful, emotional and meaningful moments!

Enjoy highlights of this proposal in Pollock.

One location - variety of photos {Auckland engagement-wedding photographer - photography education}

Sometimes just one location with one source of light can take your breath away and make it magical with great variety of photos. It happens to me pretty much at every Auckland engagement photo shoot or wedding, where I’m searching for light, inspiration and creativity, and aim for a great variety of photos, which important for most photographers.

Light is a big moving part of every creative process. For me, personally, location take play as well. It’s important to consider colour, texture, space and available light at every location.

Next comes compositional choices with leading lines, symmetry, reflection, negative space and plenty of other techniques, including choosing a focal point and shooting range (far away, middle range or close up to get more intimate feel). Choice of lens is important as well, that’s why I often using two camera bodies with two lens or have a 24-70 mm zoom lens on me to get more variety of photos.

By the way, my online photography workshop “Love, Light and Laughter” coming soon on 9 June 2025 at Click Photo School, not long to go now! Perfect education for photographers to discover your voice and best way to express it!

Enjoy highlights on our recent proposal session with Zoe & Marshall in Winter Gardens, Auckland Domain, where we explored a few little spots around the pavilions, and one particular spot became my favourite.

It offered a great light, solid backdrop, opportunity to capture different range of shots, including anonymous portraits and negative space, and intimate couples photos as well.