5.0 on Google 50+ weddings booked through 2028 Photo, video & real film, one team
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Hawke's Bay · New Zealand

Hawke's Bay wedding photography & film.

Natural, relaxed & documentary. One team for photo, video & real Super 8, across Napier, Hastings & the wine country.

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Real Hawke's Bay weddings

A little of the work.

Bride and groom sharing a moment under a tree
Bride getting ready on her wedding morning
A quiet moment during the wedding ceremony
Candid portrait of a couple laughing at their wedding
Bride and groom portrait at their wedding
Bride and groom holding hands at their New Zealand wedding

Documentary wedding photography in Hawke's Bay

We're documentary wedding photographers & videographers who shoot right across Hawke's Bay, from Napier to Hastings to the wineries out at Havelock North.

If you want your Hawke's Bay wedding to look & feel like the actual day, not a stiff, over-posed version of it, that's exactly what we do. We stay relaxed, get out of your way, & catch the real moments, the glances, the nervous giggles & the in-between bits you'd usually miss. Then we edit it all in a natural, timeless style that won't feel dated in ten years.

Made for wine-country weddings

Hawke's Bay is one of the most beautiful places in the country to get married, & a long golden evening among the vines is exactly the kind of light we shoot for. We keep it to one team for photo, video & real Super 8, so your day stays calm & everything comes back matching in style, & that grainy Super 8 look feels right at home against the rows of grapevines.

A Hawke's Bay wedding photographer who travels to you

We're based in Palmerston North, just over the ranges, so we shoot Napier, Hastings & Havelock North weddings all the time. Travel is free within 50km of any main NZ city, & a flat $350 for the genuinely far-flung days. From a Te Awanga winery to an Art Deco Napier venue to a farm in Central Hawke's Bay, wherever your day is, coverage stays easy, & your sneak peeks land within two weeks (which is honestly unheard of).

Kind words

Couples on working with us.

★★★★★

“warm, easygoing and professional”

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and videographer to capture our wedding. Ryan and Philip were warm, easygoing and professional from our very first call. They felt just like family on the day, and fit right in, collaborating with us to capture everything we wanted. They kept us updated on their timelines and delivered everything we asked for, and more, within just a few months. Highly recommend Selah Weddings!

Taine · Google review
★★★★★

“told the story of our day exactly as we imagined, if not even better”

Words simply can’t describe how much we love every moment he captured. He told the story of our day exactly as we imagined, if not even better. Watching our film brought every emotion flooding back, and we’ll treasure it forever.

Tegan & Caleb · Google review

Wedding photography across Hawke's Bay

Vineyard ceremony out at Havelock North, an Art Deco venue in Napier, or a coastal spot at Te Awanga, we shoot Hawke's Bay weddings of every kind. We regularly photograph & film weddings in:

  • Napier
  • Hastings
  • Havelock North
  • Te Awanga & the coast
  • The Hawke's Bay wineries
  • Clive & Clifton
  • Central Hawke's Bay
  • Everywhere in between
Planning a Hawke's Bay wedding?

Guides for your day.

The Bay's best venues, & a real Old Mill wedding we shot in Napier.

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Hawke's Bay FAQ

Common questions.

Still wondering something? Get in touch & we'll answer it personally.

Do you travel to Hawke's Bay for weddings? +
Yes! We shoot Napier, Hastings, Havelock North & Hawke's Bay weddings regularly. Travel is free within 50km of any main NZ city, & a flat $350 for the genuinely far-flung days.
Do you shoot both photo & video in Hawke's Bay? +
Yes! One team covers photo, video & real Super 8 film, so you're not juggling two separate crews on the day & everything comes back matching in style.
What areas of Hawke's Bay do you cover? +
All of it, from Napier & Hastings to Havelock North, Te Awanga, Clive & across Central Hawke's Bay, including the wineries.
How long until we get our photos back? +
Sneak peeks land within two weeks, your full gallery in 6 to 8 weeks, and video under four. Fast turnaround is something we really pride ourselves on!
How much does a Hawke's Bay wedding photographer cost? +
Collections start from $2,400 & full pricing is on our services page. Send your date & we'll confirm it's free :)
Hawke's Bay · pricing & availability

Let's check your Hawke's Bay date.

Send your date & a few details, we'll confirm it's free & reply personally, usually within the hour.

  • 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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