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Dennis and Andrea at Taranaki Falls in Tongariro on their elopement day
Elopement photography · New Zealand

New Zealand elopement photographer.

Mountains, lakes, waterfalls or the family farm. Just the two of you (& maybe a few favourites), with photos & video done properly.

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Small day, big view

Eloping in New Zealand.

No 120-person seating plan, no run sheet stress. Just you two, a celebrant & somewhere with a view worth the walk.

We help you plan it around the best light, find the spot, & guide you when you're not sure what to do with your hands. Then we get out of the way. You get photos of the real thing: the vows, the walk, the quiet bits in between. Add video & you get your vows in your own voices, or add real Super 8 & it looks like an old home movie of the two of you.

"We had a small intimate wedding and he was very helpful with suggesting ideas from photo groupings to where/how to pose so we never felt awkward."Elena & Georgi · Google review
A small clifftop wedding ceremony above the coast
A couple holding hands on rolling green hills in the Manawatū
A real NZ elopement

Dennis & Andrea, Tongariro.

An elopement at Taranaki Falls, in Tongariro National Park.

Dennis and Andrea's elopement video at Taranaki Falls, Tongariro
The Elopement collection

Up to 3 hours, all yours.

Made for small days. Photos, video or both, with real Super 8 & 35mm film as add-ons.

The Elopement collection runs on weekdays, or any day from May to the end of August. Getting married on a Saturday in peak season? The Half Day is the one for you :)

Elopement photographyFrom $2,400

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Free travel within 50km of any main NZ city, & a flat $350 for the genuinely far-flung days.

A couple walking beneath a big tree, black and white
A couple walking through long grass with the sun low behind them
A couple walking across a field, black and white

Where we elope

Anywhere in New Zealand. Some of our favourite spots for a small day:

The whole process, licence to location, is in our guide: How to elope in New Zealand

Elopement FAQ

Common questions.

Still wondering something? Ask us & Ryan will answer it personally.

Do we need a permit to elope in a national park? +
Sometimes. Some Department of Conservation land & council reserves need a permit for a wedding, even a tiny one, & Queenstown Lakes District Council runs its own process. Check with DOC or the local council before you lock your spot in.
What do we need to legally get married? +
A marriage licence from Births, Deaths & Marriages (apply online at least 3 working days before, it's valid for 3 months), a celebrant & two witnesses.
Can we have Super 8 film at our elopement? +
Yes, & it suits small days really well. Add it to your collection, or book Super 8 on its own if your date is free.
Eloping?

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Pop in your date and you’ll see straight away that it’s free. Then your package opens with your names and date on it, every price included.

  • 5.0 on Google from real NZ couples
  • Free travel within 50km of any major NZ city
  • 50+ weddings booked through 2028

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