Wedding & Elopement Photographer

South Island Wedding & Elopement Photography

Wedding & Elopement Photography Across the South Island, NZ

Planning a wedding is equal parts exciting and completely overwhelming, so having a vendor team you actually trust matters more than people expect. I've been photographing weddings and elopements across the South Island of New Zealand for nearly 15 years, and that experience means I come with a deep well of local knowledge: the best locations, the right backup plans, and the kind of calm that makes wedding day planning feel like less of a mountain to climb.

Whether you want a grand celebration that goes until midnight, or something intimate with just the two of you on a mountaintop or empty beach, I've got you covered. My work is rooted in the South Island, from Dunedin and Otago, where I spent fifteen years, to the West Coast, where I'm based now near Reefton. After years of exploring this island's valleys, mountains, beaches, and forests, finding the kind of location that makes your jaw drop has become something of a specialty.

“We chose Kassandra because of her amazingly kind and calm personality. She managed to capture so many spontaneous moments in such beautiful ways. We loved getting our photos. It was not a bore or like we were being "staged" it was so natural. This was important to us because my husband generally does not like getting his photo taken so he didn't want to pose all day. We also had lots of children at our wedding and she managed to capture them beautifully. We are so pleased with Kassandra. She managed to get our photos beautifully edited very quickly. She was an amazing professional but so friendly and lovely at the same time. She helped to make my most special day of my life special! Thank you so much!”

Chloe & Cameron

“Kassandra photographed our wedding last month and went above and beyond to make sure she got the most amazing shots! Not only did she get stunning photos of my husband and I, but she captured so many beautiful natural shots of all of our guests having the best time! She fit right in with all of our guests, and made us feel so comfortable which made our day run so much smoother! Thanks to her we had the most magical day, with all the pics to prove it!”

Kelly & Jordan

“Kassandra has been a big part of our family over the last year capturing many magical moments. Most recently she captured our wedding and she is just the most relaxed and fun person to be around!! We got a few photos back the very next day and we were already in love with them, we then received almost 1000 photos from our day and each one just as beautiful as the next!! We absolutely treasure our photos she caught every moment and emotion in each photo. Thank you again Kass you are amazing 🥰🥰”

Kristie & Sam

“Kassandra travelled down to Milton and beyond for our engagement and wedding photography. From the very 1st minute she was so personable and creative - always making sure we were both comfortable, not feeling awkward and surrounded by beautiful scenery for pictures. 10/10 recommendation for anyone wanting amazing pictures for any occasion ... and a great laugh at the same time ♡”

Stu & Sebrina

“Kassandra is beyond amazing! I didn't really know Kassandra's work before I got a recommendation to use her but I am so pleased we used Kassandra for our wedding photos. She was really relaxed and made being in front of a camera an easy experience (in fact most of the time we didn't know she was there!). We went way over time with our photos and Kassandra was so good about the extra time we took! We now have a set of REALLY beautiful, natural photos that are stunning that we will cherish forever! Thank you Kassandra for everything.”

Tammy & Brett

We're getting hitched! Now what?!

I offer full wedding photography and video for weddings & elopements in the West Coast, North Canterbury, Tasman, & Nelson regions. I have been travelling for my work extensively all over the North & South Island, NZ for many years, so if you sit outside these regions, get in touch and we will see what's possible. First things first: let's see if we're a good match. Fill out the enquiry form with a few details about the two of you and your day, and we'll set up a time to chat and make sure we vibe. I can't wait to hear from you.