NEW ZEALAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Considered Weddings Across New Zealand

From wild coastlines to quiet vineyards, I photograph weddings the length of New Zealand – bringing the same considered approach wherever the day takes us:

• A relaxed presence that keeps things flowing naturally
• Direction when it matters, space when it doesn’t
• Honest moments alongside refined portraits
• A strong sense of place without it overpowering the people

Right from our first conversation through to delivery, the aim is to keep things simple and unhurried – a body of work that feels cohesive, natural, and entirely yours.

Riverside Hawkes Bay Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
Modern Intimate Hawkes Bay Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord

WHERE I PHOTOGRAPH

From Hawke’s Bay vineyards and Wairarapa estates to Auckland city venues, Queenstown landscapes, and coastal celebrations further afield – I travel nationwide and work closely with couples to shape a timeline that suits both the location and the experience they’re after.

Katy & Michael - Mountain-top Elopement, New Zealand | www.meredithlord.com
  • Hand in a lace sleeve holding a bouquet of white tulips against a clear blue sky
  • Imogen & Matt - Kotare Estate, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Wedding | Meredith Lord Photography www.meredithlord.com
  • Bride in a flowing wedding gown and veil stands on a curved wooden staircase with ornate stained-glass windows behind her.
  • Hawkes Bay Farm Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • New Zealand Beach Weding, photographed by Hawke’s Bay wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Elegant Auckland Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown with a long veil, standing on a grassy lawn with a vintage dark car nearby in the background.
  • Bride in a lace gown and veil walks with groom toward a grand house, sunlight behind them, on a tiled walkway.
  • Bride in a white wedding gown stands on a golden grassy hill, bouquet in hand, veil fluttering in the breeze under a blue sky.
  • Modern Hawke's Bay Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Bride in a strapless wedding gown with a veil draped over her, standing close to her partner.
  • Stylish Hawkes Bay Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Stunning Black-Tie Wedding, New Zealand photographed by New Zealand, Europe and UK based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • bride and groom in front of modernist concrete home in the Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke's Bay
  • Intimate Hawke's Bay wedding, New Zealand, photographed by Hawke’s Bay wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Bride in a white wedding gown and veil holds hands with a groom in a black tuxedo outside a columned building, smiling at each other.
  • Groom in black tie at the top of Te Mata Peak with moody sky in the background
  • Bride in a lace wedding gown and veil holds hands with groom in a black suit under a white draped ceremony arch.
  • Bride in a white wedding gown and veil sipping champagne from a flute at a reception,
  • Elegant Auckland Wedding, photographed by New Zealand and Europe based wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • black and white of groom leading his bride over a rocky mountain ridge with the brides veil trailing behind
  • Gold ornate frame display with multiple shot glasses of limoncello, topped with floral arrangement for a Little Limoncello tasting setup.
  • Bride and groom walk down steps from a white mansion, surrounded by bridesmaids and a flower girl in elegant gowns.
  • Intimate Riverside Hawkes Bay Wedding, New Zealand, photographed by Hawke’s Bay wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Bride in a white wedding dress twirls on a grassy lawn with sunlight streaming through a tree in the background.
  • Bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown holding a bouquet of white tulips with green stems and leaves
  • Wedding floral arrangement on brick steps featuring white dahlias, tulips, and pale pink hydrangeas against a white railing backdrop on 35mm film
  • Intimate Hokianga Beach wedding, New Zealand, photographed by New Zealand wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • Poolside wedding portrait: bride seated in a white gown with bouquet, groom in a tuxedo stands beside her under yellow umbrellas by a beige clapboard building.
  • Black-and-white photo of a bride and groom embracing outdoors, the bride resting her head on the groom's chest.
  • Bride in a long wedding dress and veil stands beside a circular fountain in a manicured garden with a tall palm tree nearby (black and white).
  • Intimate Hawke's Bay wedding, New Zealand, photographed by Hawke’s Bay wedding photographer Meredith Lord
  • bride and groom portrait at top of te mata peak, hawke's bay. Bride's veil blowing around them both on a moody day
  • bride walking along cliff top with ocean behind her and veil flowing behind her
  • Bride in a strapless wedding gown and veil walks hand-in-hand with a groom in a black tuxedo along a gravel path in a black-and-white photo.

QUESTIONS?

If your venue is in New Zealand wedding, I can be there – the locations above are simply where I shoot most often.

Yes – Chris joins me for my New Zealand weddings too, so your day is fully covered.

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