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A Tiny Church Wedding in Hobsonville
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A Tiny Church Wedding in Hobsonville

Byadmin April 25, 2024

Charlotte and Mitchell’s Hobsonville wedding was a beautiful celebration of love. Surrounded by close family and friends, the couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in the little white chapel

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katrinacookephotography

Christchurch Photographer
Weddings | Engagements | Proposals
For images that look how they feel
Link below for rates & availability 🔗

Out of office for the next week… heading to Auckla Out of office for the next week… heading to Auckland for a few days and then Tekapo for the long weekend, looking forward to some ❄️

I will have access to emails, but replies may be a little slower 

#winterlandscape #roadtrip #nzphotographer
Dreaming of a wedding that feels like you’ve stepp Dreaming of a wedding that feels like you’ve stepped into the Tuscan countryside... without leaving Christchurch? 🍂✨

This beautiful autumn celebration was filled with warm terracotta tones, seasonal blooms, and the kind of golden afternoon light photographers dream about.

One of my favourite parts of the day? The couple chose to do a private first look and vows before the ceremony. It gave them a quiet moment together before the celebrations began, meant we could capture their portraits in the gorgeous autumn colours, and allowed them to spend cocktail hour celebrating with their guests instead of being away for photos.

If you’re planning your wedding, a first look is definitely something worth considering—it can completely change the flow of your day while still giving you those romantic, editorial portraits.

I’ve shared more from this stunning Tuscan-inspired wedding, along with why autumn is one of my favourite seasons for weddings in Christchurch, over on the blog.

Head to the link in my bio to read the full story.

🍁 Would you choose a first look, or wait until the aisle? Tell me below!

#ChristchurchWeddingPhotographer #ChristchurchWedding #CanterburyWedding
An offer you can’t refuse plus some wedding inspir An offer you can’t refuse plus some wedding inspiration for your feed today. 🖤

A 15% discount code for the Bloom Wedding Fair 

There’s something timeless about a beautifully styled reception captured in black and white. The candlelight, the details, the atmosphere, the moments shared around the table—it all feels a little more cinematic.

If you’re planning your wedding and looking for ideas, come and find me at the Bloom Wedding Fair. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet some incredible local wedding vendors, gather inspiration, and start bringing your vision to life.

I’ll be there showcasing recent weddings, answering your photography questions, and chatting all things wedding planning.

See you at Bloom  use code KatrinaCooke for a 15% discount on tickets ✨

#weddinginspo #classicwedding #blackandwhiteweddingphotos
Not every wedding day feels soft and slow and this Not every wedding day feels soft and slow and this is what this shoot was all about, it’s your day… make it your own

Some feel electric. Like you’re running on adrenaline, stealing glances across crowded rooms, dancing before the sun has fully disappeared, and wishing the day would stretch on forever.

Those are the moments I’m chasing.

Not just what it looked like.
What it felt like.

The blur of movement.
The noise.
The anticipation.
The chaos that somehow makes perfect sense when you’re in it.

Because years from now, I don’t want you to just remember your wedding day.

I want you to feel it all over again.

#christchurchweddingphotographer #wedvibes #weddingplanning
🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED 🎉 I’m SO excited to r 🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED 🎉

I’m SO excited to reveal the lucky winner of my engagement shoot giveaway from the @christchurchweddingexpo 

Drumroll please... 🥁

Congratulations to @tabithacorbett 💍✨

I cannot wait to capture your love story and create some beautiful memories.

Quick reminder of the deets: 📍 Shoot must take place in Christchurch 💒 You must not have already booked a wedding photographer 

I’ll be in touch soon to lock in your session! 📸💕

Thank you to everyone who entered and came to see me on Sunday!!! I can’t wait to create something magical for you! 

#EngagementShoot #ChristchurchPhotographer #GiveawayWinner #LoveStory #SheSaidYes EngagedLife ChristchurchNZ CouplesPhotography
Wedding Season is officially all delivered with my Wedding Season is officially all delivered with my last wedding going out this week ✨
So after a little happy dance, it’s time to reset and update website things and start thinking about all the goodness that is next season!!

If you’re coming to the Christchurch Wedding Expo or Bloom wedding fair I can’t wait to meet you!! That’s where you’ll find me this Sunday!!

#christchurchweddingphotographer #nzweddingphotographer #weddinginspo #weddingseason
Not every love story needs soft pastels and golden Not every love story needs soft pastels and golden hour…. 
Sometimes it looks like city lights, a flash of neon and two people completely lost in their own world..

This styled shoot for @bloom_weddingfair and @weddingsatthetannery was just that. It was an editorial inspired session that was all about contrast - bold light, deep shadows, and moments that felt effortlessly cool. A reminder that weddings don’t have to fit inside a box. It can be cinematic, fashion forward, and uniquely yours 

For the couples drawn to something a little different 
✨ Editorial 
⚡️ Modern
🌙 After dark

So much effort and talent went into this shoot. With so many incredibly talented vendors… and so much fun!! 

Venue/shoot direction @weddingsatthetannery 
Signage/styling @littlehirecomp 
Florals @lindengrovefloral 
Models @portfoliomodelagency @linalingmodel @perry.ratahi 
Content @mi.contentstudio 
Hair @laurenmaynardstyling 
Make up @jessicanicole_makeup 
Dress @sarahstoutebespoke 
Suits @workingstylenz 
Jewellery @crystalandcordjewellery 
Candles @frankieleighcandles 
Drinks @cj__drinks 
Cake @gracepatisserie.nz 
Celebrant @marriedbyalaina 
Fabric signage @wearethewhimsy 

#editorialweddingphotography #modernweddinginspo #christchurchweddingphotographer
Another wedding season wrapped ✨ Looking back thr Another wedding season wrapped ✨

Looking back through the last few months, I keep coming back to the same feeling — gratitude.

For the couples who trusted me to document the biggest days of their lives.
For the wind-blown veils, emotional vows, champagne towers, happy tears and packed dance floors.
For the quiet moments in between that often become the photographs people treasure most.

This season took me from coastal celebrations and golden hillsides to historic venues, garden weddings and beautifully curated days filled with so much love. Every wedding looked different, but the heart of it was always the same: people choosing each other and gathering their favourite humans in one place.

I feel like I’ve seen a shift this season too. Couples are leaning into authenticity more than ever. Less pressure for perfection, more focus on connection. More movement, more emotion, more presence. And honestly, those are the moments that make the most meaningful photographs.

To every couple who stepped in front of my camera this season — thank you. Thank you for inviting me into your stories, for trusting my vision, and for letting me create alongside you.

Already counting down to the next season of love stories 🤍

Katrina x

#christchurchweddingphotographer #nzweddingphotographer #weddingseason #weddinginspo #authenticlovestories
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