Elopement & Micro-Weddings · Wellington, NZ
Elope, beautifully captured.
Intimate, documentary elopement photography across Wellington and the wider region, with your fully edited gallery delivered in 72 hours.
Why work with Andy
Why Elope with Andy?
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Just the Two of You
All the focus on your vows and each other, with none of the big-wedding logistics. Documentary coverage that stays out of the way.
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Local Location Knowledge
From native bush and the south coast to vineyards over the hill, I know where to elope around Wellington and how each spot shoots in every season.
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72-Hour Gallery Delivery
Your fully edited elopement gallery within 72 hours, not weeks. AI-enhanced editing means stunning results, fast.
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Just the Two of You
An elopement is a deliberate choice to keep your wedding day intensely personal: fewer guests, less logistics, and far more time for the two of you. As a Wellington wedding photographer who shoots a lot of intimate days, I'll document yours the same way I document a full wedding, just with all the noise stripped away.
That might be the two of you and a celebrant on a windswept clifftop, a handful of your closest people around you, or a micro-wedding of twenty over long lunch and good wine. Whatever shape it takes, the focus stays where it should be: on you, your vows, and the place you chose.
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Wellington Was Made for This
Few places pack as much variety into a short drive as Wellington. You can exchange vows in native bush at Zealandia, on the rugged south coast at Seatoun or Island Bay, among the roses and glasshouses of the Botanic Gardens, or high on Mount Victoria with the whole harbour below you. Over a hill, the Wairarapa and Martinborough add vineyards and open farmland to the list.
Years of shooting here means I know which spots photograph beautifully in each season, which ones need a permit, and where to find shelter with a gorgeous backdrop when the famous Wellington weather turns. That local eye is half the value of an elopement photographer: I can help you pick a location that actually works on the day.
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How an Elopement Differs from a Full Wedding
The photography is the same craft; the day is simply smaller and more flexible. There's no big getting-ready production, no long line of formal group shots, and far less waiting around. That usually means a shorter coverage window and a more relaxed pace, with room to wander to a second location for portraits if you'd like.
Because every elopement is different, from a 30-minute ceremony to a half-day adventure, I quote each one individually rather than forcing it into a full-wedding collection. Tell me your rough plan and I'll put together coverage that fits. If your day grows into a longer celebration, my wedding photography collections may be the better starting point.
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Your Gallery in 72 Hours
The thing couples tell me they're most grateful for: speed. By pairing an experienced eye with AI-enhanced editing, I deliver your complete, beautifully edited gallery within seventy-two hours, against an industry norm of six to eight weeks. You'll be sharing your elopement photos while the day is still fresh.
You'll receive a private online gallery to view, download, and share, with images edited in the same warm, filmic style as the rest of my work. Afterpay is available if you'd like to spread the cost into four interest-free instalments.
Every booking
What's Included
- Coverage tailored to your day (from a short ceremony to a half-day)
- Pre-elopement planning chat and location guidance
- Documentary-style photography of your ceremony and portraits
- AI-enhanced professional editing of every image
- High-resolution digital images in a private online gallery
- 72-hour gallery delivery
- Help finding a celebrant and other local vendors
- Travel within the greater Wellington region
Investment
Elopement Photography Pricing
Every elopement is different, so I quote each one individually rather than forcing it into a fixed package. Tell me your plan, your rough timing, and where you would love to say your vows, and I will put together coverage and a price that fits. For full-day collections, see my wedding photography pricing.
Afterpay available, pay in 4 interest-free instalments
Selected work
A look through the lens.
Kind words
From couples I’ve photographed.
“Absolutely phenomenal! Andy and Ryan captured our wedding day more beautifully than we could have ever imagined. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, blending into the day so naturally while capturing every special moment with heart and creativity. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and artistic eye truly shine through in every photo and video.”
“Andy was an excellent communicator from the initial contact right to the delivery of our photos. We were thrilled with the photos he captured of our special day. He nailed it! The formal shots were great and the candid ones fabulous also. The way Andy interacted with the family and friends was lovely and he went the extra mile to capture photos that hadn't been planned. His flexibility and attention to detail were greatly appreciated.”
“Andy was fantastic. He was very professional and friendly. Made the whole process easy and was open to our suggestions and went above and beyond for us.”
Good to know
Frequently asked.
There are no hard rules. Most of the elopements I photograph are just the two of you with a celebrant, or a small group of close family and friends. A micro-wedding usually means somewhere up to around 20 to 30 guests. If you are not sure where your day sits, get in touch and we will work it out together.
Because elopements vary so much, from a short ceremony to a half-day adventure across a couple of locations, I quote each one individually rather than listing a fixed package. Tell me your plan and I will put together coverage and a price that fits. For full-day collections, see my wedding photography pricing.
Absolutely, this is one of the best parts of working with a local photographer. I know Wellington and the wider region well, from native bush and the south coast to the Wairarapa vineyards, including which spots photograph beautifully, which need a permit, and where to shelter if the weather turns.
Yes. Travel within the greater Wellington region is included, and I regularly travel to the Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa, Martinborough and Hawke’s Bay. For locations further afield a small travel fee may apply, and I will always confirm it upfront.
I can point you in the right direction. After years of shooting intimate weddings around the region I have worked alongside many wonderful celebrants and can suggest a few who are great with small, relaxed ceremonies.
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Plan your elopement
Reading to get you started.
I’ve written a couple of in-depth guides to help you plan an elopement around Wellington, from choosing the spot to sorting the celebrant, legals, and timeline. And because so many couples elope somewhere over a hill, my regional areas guide covers the wider region I travel to.
- 10 Places to Elope in Wellington and Beyond
The best intimate ceremony spots, from windswept coastlines to urban hideaways.
- Your Guide to Elopement Wedding Planning in Wellington
Celebrant, marriage licence, weather, and timing, the practical steps for a smooth day.
Let’s talk
Ready when you are.
Share your date and the details and I’ll come back within 24 hours with availability and the full collection. Or reach me directly, I’d love to hear your plans.
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