It's your day and you deserve to be the centre of attention.

It is always a honor to be asked to capture a couples special day. Our approach to capturing your wedding is to keep you as the centre of attention, while minimizing ourselves as a distraction.

As introverts we like to keep low key during your wedding and make sure you have the most important moments captured, and build up a visual story of your day.

bridal portrait in Autumn North Canterbury
Bride with sons, autumn Hanmer Springs
Bride with bridesmaids and flower girls in Canterbury
Autumn wedding Hanmer Springs
Stunning bridal photo in autumn sunset
groom in autumn Haner Springs wedding
bride and groom at the alter in autumn wedding Hanmer Springs
Bride and groom in winter wedding Hanmer Springs
bride and groom exchanging rings
bride and groom kiss at alter in autumn wedding North Canterbury
bride and groom with kids in wedding ceramony
groom giving hongi at Maori wedding in Hanmer Springs
bride and groom hongi at winter wedding in Canterbury
bride hugging bridesmaid with flower bouquet
wedding details in golden autumn light
welcome details in Hanmner Springs wedding
Details at wedding in Hanmer Springs
drone photo of Hanmer Springs forest camp wedding venue in Autumn
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"If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument."

—Eve Arnold

Testimonials
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Holly & Dee

We couldn't be any happier with our wedding photos from James! He was attentive, creative and genuinely invested in capturing our day perfectly. The photos are stunning, full of natural moments and beautiful details that truly tell the story of our wedding.
He was not only amazing with his camera skills but made us fell comfortable and at ease.
I cannot recommend James enough to anyone looking for breathtaking wedding photography.

bride and and groom exchanging vows at the alter at Hanmer Springs forest camp
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Every wedding is unique, and tells a story about you

Capturing Memories

You are qunique and there's a story to be told on your special day. It is important to us to understand that story and let your light shine and be captured as a beautiful memory.

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A bridal portrait series showing a bouquet of dried neutral-toned flowers against a white wedding dress. Amuri Estate
Pricing & Packages
autumn trees and golden light backdrop to wedding photo

Premium Package

$3100

Full day (10hrs)
Covering preparations, location details, Family and Bridal photos, Ceremony and reception.
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rural wedding photo of young couple

Essential Package

$2,400

Half Day (5hrs)
Covering bridal and family photos, as well as your ceremony.
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golden hour sunset photo in the Molesworth station and St James conservation area

Engagement/proposal

$400

Add an engagement/proposal session to your wedding package.
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A romantic candlelit wedding reception table decorated with floral centerpieces and twinkling lights in the background.

Add Ons

$350

Add time extension to any Wedding package - $350 p/h

Intimate black and white portrait of newlyweds sharing tender moment outdoors.
Artistic motion blur photo of people dancing at wedding reception in dark venue.
Wedding couple embracing on hilltop overlooking scenic mountain landscape. Hanmer Springs
Intimate black and white portrait of newlyweds sharing tender moment outdoors.
Artistic motion blur photo of people dancing at wedding reception in dark venue.
Wedding couple embracing on hilltop overlooking scenic mountain landscape. Hanmer Springs
Intimate black and white portrait of newlyweds sharing tender moment outdoors.
Artistic motion blur photo of people dancing at wedding reception in dark venue.
Wedding couple embracing on hilltop overlooking scenic mountain landscape. Hanmer Springs
A bride in a white satin wedding dress twirls and dances while holding a dried floral bouquet in a sunlit room.
Elegant bride in lace wedding dress twirls barefoot while holding dried floral bouquet near bright window.
A series of wedding dress twirling photos showing delicate lace details and flowing movement against a bright window backdrop.
Elegant bridal portraits showing the back of a lace wedding gown as it swishes and twirls in natural light.
Black and white wedding photo of a couple in a romantic pose outdoors with mountains in background and bridal bouquet.
A couple in wedding attire embraces on a scenic overlook with turquoise river waters and mountains in the background.
A romantic winter wedding couple shares an intimate moment under a white umbrella by a frozen lake.
A couple shares an intimate moment outdoors while smoking cigarettes, with the bride wearing a white wrap.
A black and white wedding photo showing a couple looking up at bubbles floating in the air while the bride holds a bouquet.
A couple shares a romantic moment under a circular floral arch during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding reception guests seated at elegant tables with glowing candlelight and decorative place settings.
A couple shares their first dance at a wedding reception with string lights and guests watching in the background.
A couple dances together at a wedding reception, with the bride's white lace dress flowing gracefully during their movements.
A couple in wedding attire shares a romantic dance on a dark dance floor illuminated by spotlights.
A couple dancing and laughing together at a wedding reception.
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James O'Dea wedding photographer in Canterbury New Zealand

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