Let's make your wedding everything you've dreamed of

Intentional.
Beautiful.
Real.

Tiramisu desserts served in coupe glasses at an elegant outdoor wedding reception.
Colourful pink, orange and yellow wedding flowers with lemons and candles at an outdoor reception.
Zoe and Byron embracing beneath the ivy-covered archway at Villa Candotti during their wedding portraits.

I want you to have beautiful wedding photographs, but I also want you to actually enjoy the day they're documenting. I'll step in with direction when you need it, find the good light and make sure you never have to wonder what on earth to do with your hands. Then, when something is already unfolding beautifully, I'll get out of the way and let it happen.

The result is a collection that feels considered without feeling overly posed, with plenty of room for all the wonderfully unscripted bits in between.

Cornelia and Johnny walking hand in hand during their wedding portrait session in Wellington.

Wellington & Manawatu Wedding Photographer

the experience

Your wedding day is so much more than the big moments. It’s the happy chaos, the little details, the quiet in-betweens and everything that happens along the way. From the details you’ve spent months choosing to the moments you didn’t even know were happening, I’ll be paying attention, quietly taking care of the things that matter so you can be fully present and enjoy every part of your day.

Zoe and Byron with their wedding party among the formal gardens at Villa Candotti.
Zoe and Byron kissing beside a vintage car during their wedding portraits.
Zoe and Byron embracing beneath the ivy-covered archway at Villa Candotti.

All the best images from your special day + sneak peeks

Help planning your photoshoot locations and timeline

Exclusive wedding & budget planning resources

Every wedding couple booked with me get's immediate access to my favourite resource, my Wedding Budget Template. This excel document will help you plan, execute and 'hopefully' keep your big day's plans within your budget.

All the best images from your special day + sneak peeks

Help planning your photoshoot locations and timeline

Exclusive wedding & budget planning resources

There is no upper limit on how many images you'll receive from your wedding day, in every collection you'll receive all the best images from your day along with a beautiful sneak peek a few days after your wedding.

All the best images from your special day + sneak peeks

Help planning your photoshoot locations and timeline

Exclusive wedding & budget planning resources

Thinking about where to take your wedding can be challenging all on it's own without even considering the timeline of the day, but don't worry, I'll help you find stunning, meaningful locations that perfectly match your style and vision for your photos and day, while making sure you still have time to spend with the people who matter most.

All the best images from your special day + sneak peeks

Help planning your photoshoot locations and timeline

Exclusive wedding & budget planning resources

collection III

collection II

collection I

starting from $3,000

wedding collections

Up to 6 hours

collection I

+ Pre Wedding Consultation 
+ Over 50 Sneak Peek Images
+ Over 300 Edited Images
+ Online Gallery with access to a beautiful and easy to use professional print store of prints, wall art & albums

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup beneath the trees at Glendower Station in Manawatū.

Up to 8 hours

collection II

+ Pre Wedding Consultation 
+ Over 50 Sneak Peek Images
+ Over 300 Edited Images
+ Online Gallery with access to a beautiful and easy to use professional print store of prints, wall art & albums
+ 20 Fine Art Prints
+ Complimentary Engagement Photoshoot

Black and white editorial wedding portrait of Jade and Tyler embracing beneath her veil in Wellington.

Up to 10 hours

collection III

+ Pre Wedding Consultation 
+ Over 50 Sneak Peek Images
+ Over 300 Edited Images
+ Online Gallery with access to a beautiful and easy to use professional print store of prints, wall art & albums
+ 20 Fine Art Prints
+ Complimentary Engagement Photoshoot

Ezra and Louie smiling together during their wedding portraits at Princess Bay in Wellington.
Editorial bridal portrait of a bride in a modern white wedding gown outside Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau in the Wairarapa.

From $2,200

for small weddings & New Zealand elopements

+ Pre Wedding Consultation 
+ Over 30 Sneak Peek Images
+ Over 150 Edited Images
+ Online Gallery with access to a beautiful and easy to use professional print store of prints, wall art & albums

Elopements & Intimate Weddings

Professional printing is available to order directly from your online gallery of images. Simply add an image to cart or design beautiful framed wall art.

Stylish content creation available to add on to your wedding collection or even your couple or engagement photoshoot, perfect for social media.

Beautifully and made here in NZ, wedding albums are a beautiful way to have a physical copy of your wedding images and to gift to parents or grandparents.

Professional Printing

Content Creation

Wedding Album

Ideal for busy timelines, or if you and your partner are getting ready at locations more than 30 minutes away from one another or the venue.

Perfect for couples who want gorgeous photos for wedding invites, or just to capture this chapter in life. It's also a great change to get comfortable before the big day.

Need a bit more time for those getting ready shots in the morning or to catch the party later into the night? Simply add on additional hours wherever you need them.

Whether it’s to add a little extra time to capture more dance floor action, or include an engagement shoot to get comfortable in front of the camera, you can customise your package to suit your needs

Second Photographer

Engagement Session

Additional Hours

Editorial wedding table detail with scalloped glassware, brass candlestick and soft neutral linen.
Colourful wedding reception table with pink and orange flowers, candles and elegant place settings.
Wedding reception table with colourful flowers, striped linen, candles and personalised place settings.

Personalise your collection

Available as an add-on to wedding and engagement photography.

From $600

Want a little piece of your wedding day ready to watch before the confetti has even settled?

Add a social media highlights reel to your wedding photography and I’ll capture short-form iPhone footage alongside your photographs throughout the day.

You’ll receive a beautifully edited vertical highlight reel, plus the individual high-quality clips captured throughout your coverage, ready to keep, share and inevitably watch far too many times.

Delivered within 48 hours, it’s a lovely way to see your day in motion while you’re still riding the post-wedding high.

Your day, in motion.

Add-on content creation

little love notes

Black and white candid wedding portrait of a couple laughing together.

jade & Tyler

“We were greeted with the warmest, biggest smile, and Lysanah immediately put us at ease. In the first moments of meeting her, she made us feel like close friends, and throughout the whole experience, we felt completely comfortable and relaxed. She offered reassurance, which helped us feel more confident and excited. It was such a beautiful experience that we will always remember.”

“It was such a beautiful experience that we will always remember” 

Editorial wedding portrait of Jade and Tyler embracing with her veil blowing against the Wellington city skyline.

liz & Elliot

“She allowed us to just be ourselves, and when needed, was there to help guide us to the perfect shots! We highly recommend Lysanah as a photographer and will be using her services for years to come!”

“She allowed us to just be ourselves”

Liz and Elliot walking hand in hand through Greenhaugh Gardens near Palmerston North in their wedding attire.

zoe & Byron

“She helped us so much throughout the planning process and was so helpful on the actual day, making sure everything ran so smoothly. We absolutely love our whole gallery. Can’t recommend her enough; we’ve been so blown away with how amazing she is!”

cornelia & johnny

“I didn’t know what to expect and was happy to just go with the flow, and she made it easy for us to feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Johnny and I had so much fun throughout the whole experience. She was incredibly easy to work with, and I would definitely recommend her; she delivered such a beautiful range of photos, from classic to creative. We absolutely loved the results!”

“she made it easy for us to feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.”

“She helped us so much throughout the planning process.”

Learn more...
Open Queensberry wedding albums showing professionally designed photographic spreads.
Open Queensberry wedding album showing professionally printed wedding photographs.

Digital is a beautiful way to share your images with family and friends but the real magic happens in print. Your gallery already has amazing prints, wall art pieces and albums, ready for you to customise within it, but if you need help, I'm here and I can design a beautiful album for you.

Beautiful images deserve a beautiful album.

Personalised brown leather Queensberry wedding album with matching parent album displayed beside it.

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Black and white wedding portrait of Zoe and Byron dancing beside the fountain in the formal gardens at Villa Candotti.

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, with so many decisions to make and details to coordinate. I know, I've helped so many couples plan theres and had to plan my own!

I'm here to help ease the stress, offering guidance and support every step of the way, from vendor recommendations to timeline templates and photo location ideas, ensuring your day flows seamlessly to capture your love authentically.

weddings, elopements, engagements

I'm here to guide you every step of the way

If you're planning a wedding in Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatū or somewhere further afield, I'd love to hear what you're putting together. Tell me a little about the two of you, your plans so far and the date you're hoping to celebrate.

check your wedding date

Editorial bridal portrait from behind showing a modern white wedding gown, oversized bow and sheer veil.