NZIPP Iris Awards 2017

June 20, 2017 Justin Aitken

I have just arrived back from the NZIPP Epson Iris Awards 2017, held in Wellington this year, where I was named NZ Wedding Creative Photographer of the Year. It's always super awesome to be judged so highly by others in the industry who are…

Gabrielle + Tim // Winter Wedding // First Look Photos at Olive Tree Cottage & McLaren Falls, Tauranga

June 10, 2017 Justin Aitken

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Gabrielle + Tim had their wedding at Olive Tree Cottage in Tauranga, on a beautiful and crisp mid Winter day . They chose to have a first look at McLaren Falls, always a lovely location for photographs especially when there are beautiful amber and red leaves everywhere. Mulled wine was flowing, good tunes were

Jen + Cory // Waihi Beach, Flat White Cafe Wedding Photos // New Zealand Wedding Photographers

April 22, 2017 Justin Aitken

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Jen + Cory got married on a beautiful Autumn day in April, at the well known Flat White Cafe in Waihi Beach. I always do love beach weddings and ceremonies, it can be tough working with such harsh sunlight (strong shadows, people squinting etc), but nothing can compare to having the ocean behind you while you say the ‘I Do’s’.

Corey (Stubby) gave personalised written notes in a card to each bridesmaid, and to each groomsman (something I have never seen before at a