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The Belchers – At Home

Some of the warmest and happiest of life’s memories can often of the simplest things, playing in the backyard, making a fort in the lounge with chairs, blankets, pegs and a torch.  Or bubble wars at dishes time.  Or just the way it felt to be picked up and hugged. …
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Jemma and Reagan – Eloped!

Sometimes it’s just a weekend away.  Sometimes, though, it might be a secret wedding.  Jemma and Reagan weren’t even officially engaged, so who would have expected that they’d sneak away and elope?  Tucked away in Anakiwa, at the Sounds Retreat, Jemma and Reagan became husband and wife. …
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Helena and Nathan – Engaged!

They’re young, and cute and delightfully in love.  That’s one thing I adore about my job, spending time with people who really like each other.  Like, REALLY like each other.  So much so, in fact, that they’re going to vow to spend the rest of their lives by one another’s sides. …
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The Elkington – Boock Family Portraits

As Emily and I were driving towards Rarangi the clouds grew darker, and then began to spit just a few drips at a time which were easily swished away by our windscreen wiper.  But I worried that I may have misjudged the weather, and that Rarangi might not be the best place for family photos today. …
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Carrie’s Family Portraits

We never really know what life has in store for us, do we?  One minute you’re just busy being, coasting along life’s highway making plans for dinner, thinking about your next trip to the supermarket and looking for that pair of shoes you’re sure you left right by the door, you know, just normal everyday life. …
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Leanne and Mike – Engaged!

With a little bit of detective work Mike found the perfect engagement ring for Leanne, now it was time to pop the question.  He’d found the perfect spot on the beach, and was about to ask her when she remarked about how great this spot was, and how it would be the perfect place to propose, not having any idea whatsoever that Mike was about to do just that! …