5.0 on Google 50+ weddings booked through 2028 Photo, video & real film, one team
A couple walking together on their wedding day
Nelson · New Zealand

Nelson wedding photography & film.

Natural, relaxed & documentary. One team for photo, video & real Super 8, across Nelson & the top of the south.

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Real Nelson 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 Nelson

We're documentary wedding photographers & videographers who shoot right across Nelson, Tasman & the Marlborough Sounds.

If you want your Nelson 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.

One team for photo, video & Super 8

Most couples want both photo & video, & on the day that usually means two crews bumping into each other. We keep it to one team who work together, so your day stays calm & everything comes back matching in style. Super 8 film looks beautiful against the Nelson light & the coast, & your sneak peeks land within two weeks (which is honestly unheard of).

A Nelson wedding photographer who travels to you

We travel for Nelson & Tasman weddings. Travel is free within 50km of any main NZ city, & a flat $350 for the genuinely far-flung days. From a beach at Kaiteriteri to a vineyard in the Moutere to a garden in Richmond, wherever your day is happening at the top of the south, coverage stays easy.

Kind words

Couples on working with us.

★★★★★

“the genuine smiles and conversations are golden”

Selah did a brilliant job at capturing the story of our wedding day including all those intimate moments - the genuine smiles and conversations are golden when I look back on it. Thanks again!

Ron & Ellie · Google review
★★★★★

“heartfelt and emotional moments”

We could not recommend Ryan, Liam, and the team at Selah Weddings enough! We were amazed at the quality of our photos, and how they managed to capture so many heartfelt and emotional moments from the day!

Briar & Matt · Google review

Wedding photography across Nelson, Tasman & the Marlborough Sounds

Beachside ceremony near Abel Tasman, a Tasman vineyard, or a garden in the city, we shoot Nelson weddings of every kind. We regularly photograph & film weddings in:

  • Nelson city
  • Richmond
  • Motueka & Mapua
  • Abel Tasman & Kaiteriteri
  • The Moutere
  • Tasman wineries
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Everywhere in between
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Nelson FAQ

Common questions.

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

Do you travel to Nelson for weddings? +
Yes! We shoot Nelson, Tasman & top-of-the-south weddings. 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 Nelson? +
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 around Nelson do you cover? +
All of it, from Nelson city & Richmond to Motueka, Mapua, Abel Tasman & across the Tasman region.
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 Nelson wedding photographer cost? +
Collections start from $2,400 & full pricing is on our services page. Send your date & we'll confirm it's free :)
Nelson · pricing & availability

Let's check your Nelson 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

hello@selahweddings.co.nz027 470 2576

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