Well Hello — I'm Kate
I’m Canadian, a cat mum, a lover of breakfast, fashion and film. I also happen to be a wedding, elopement & editorial photographer based in Queenstown, New Zealand. Nothing inspires or excites me more than the beautiful connection and story two people can create together, and that is what I strive to document in every wedding or elopement I’m invited to photograph and every session I capture with brands and businesses.
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— I'M KATE
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Through music, conversation and the love of the environment we find ourselves in, we’ll create images together that truly evoke who you are as people and as a couple.
That can sound like a bit of work on your part, but in reality it will simply feel like you just happen to be with the one you love, talking about the things you love, listening to the music you love and getting to explore somewhere beautiful
(wether that be deep in the mountains during your intimate elopement, or with all of your loved ones in a venue overlooking the ocean).
Most of the time, you won’t even notice the camera there, and that is perfectly intentional. I always say to couples,
“if you forget I’m your photographer on the day, and simply another friend to help you have an amazing experience, I’ve done my job”
I don’t create by posing couples, but I do believe in directing your experience and curating an environment to allow you to be you.
There aren’t many things I love more than an evening on the couch, cuddling my cats, red wine in hand, with a record on, talking about life and art with friends. That kind of familiar, relaxed comfort is something I want to bring into every aspect of life, including the couples I interact with snd the photos I create.
Most of my life has been and continues to be shaped by art (whether that be filling up full sketchbooks of drawings as a child, ballet in my teens and photography throughout then and now) the love of fluffy animals (if you bring your dog to your wedding please expect at least 100 photos of them throughout your gallery), and the people who surround me (through shared exploration of beautiful cities and seashores or deep conversation over wine).
I bring all of that into the experience I’ve created for the couples I work with, and if you feel like we’d get along, I would love to join you on your wedding planning journey and wedding day!
My style is a culmination of my passion for the fashion and documentary portrait photographers like Peter Lindbergh & Rodney Smith, my love of meaningful and fun conversation, the inspiration I find from learning and capturing couples’ unique connection and the constant consideration of the environment and how it can influence the feeling of a photo.
My process is intended to bring you so much more than photography, although you’ll be blown away with that as well! From the very start of working together, I’m here for you in anything you need.
Each couple receives my curated client guide that shares every detail of what I’ve learned from the 400+ weddings I’ve been invited to capture, is added to my monthly newsletter with tips for their day, and knows I’m just an email away for anything from timeline questions to what colour florals will look best with the time of year! ON my end of things, I’m pretty relaxed and try to keep the infromation I need you to a minmal so if you’d like you can simply check the box of photography being booked and know when you see me on your wedding day, you’re going to have an amazing expereince and beautiful photos to follow.
On your wedding day, you can take solice in having someone with you who isn’t just there to take photos, but also keep the time, calm down your mum, help you with your outift, re-do your hair (did you know I went to school to be a professional HMUA a lifetime ago?) teach you how to successfully pop a champagne bottle and get you a glass of wine for the nerves before you have to give your speech.
Creating images
that not only show what
your day looked like but also
what it felt like
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We knew as soon as we met Kate that she was the perfect choice and it was one of the best decisions we made. She managed to capture every moment with elegance and creativity, and has left us with the most beautiful memories of our special day. We particularly loved waking up the next morning to the preview gallery to relive it all over again!
Darren & Ryan
02
What can we say Kate was the most kind, helpful, beautiful human to have with us on our day! From the second she got there everyone loved her and after just seeing our first few photos we are so blown away at how she’s captured our day. Kate has beyond amazing photography skills, if you are in love with her shots on her site you will be blown away by what she will capture on your day, hire her!!
Eunice & Kenneth
03
Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she is also your number one hype girl! every time you turn around Kate is there cheering you on, helping you out and calming your nerves. Our photos have left us loss for words. We already knew after our day having Kate was the best decision we made.
Caitlin & Ben
04
Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with right from the start. Not only was her vendor guide very helpful but she was also available throughout the planning stage to discuss ideas, assist with finding the perfect ceremony location and gave us confidence that we would be able to pull off what we were planning. If you are looking for a wedding or elopement photographer in Queenstown, look no further.
Sighle & Scott
proposal, branding or product launch
Wedding, elopement, engagement
So let’s meet, either over zoom for a coffee, at a restaurant for a margarita, in the park with your dog or come over to my place and we can sip some matcha lattes, listen to records and talk about what you’re envisioning for your day while two cats try to covince you that you actually are a cat person.
I would love
to join you for your
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So let’s meet, either over zoom for a coffee, at a restaurant for a margarita, in the park with your dog or come over to my place and we can sip some matcha lattes, listen to records and talk about what you’re envioning for your day while two cats try to covince you that you actually are a cat person.