Before Forever Begins

Celebrate your love story with an engagement session that feels natural, authentic, and entirely yours. From intimate village strolls to epic Central Otago landscapes, every session is thoughtfully planned to capture the essence of your connection.

Engagement photography Central Otago gives couples a relaxed way to enjoy real moments in beautiful places. Soft light, open views, village streets, lakes, hills, and quiet outdoor spots help create warm and natural couple photos.

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Why Engagement photoshoots Matter

Engagement sessions are more than just photos; they capture your love story before the wedding day and preserve moments you’ll treasure forever. They help you feel confident in front of the camera and allow you to see how your style, outfits, and personalities translate into images. These photos can also be used for save-the-dates, wedding invitations, and social media, making your engagement session both meaningful and practical.

Planning your session thoughtfully ensures every detail—location, timing, styling, and props—is coordinated for a seamless, joyful experience.

An engagement photoshoot also helps couples feel calm before the wedding day. The session includes gentle direction, natural posing, and space to enjoy each other, so the final photos feel easy, real, and romantic.

Engagement Photography

  • Perfect for couples who want a relaxed, beautiful set of images.

    • 30–45 min session

    • 1 location

    • 20–30 edited images in online gallery

    • Styling guide included

    • Relaxed, natural shoot

    Starting at $400

    • 60–90 min session

    • 1–2 locations

    • 50+ edited images in online gallery

    • Outfit change option

    • Location planning support

    • Perfect for couples who want more variety & storytelling

    • Short highlight video

    • Starting at $650

  • Ideal for adventurous couples & iconic NZ landscapes

    • 2–3 hours

    • Scenic / remote locations (mountains, lakes, beaches)

    • 70+ edited images + short highlight slideshow in online gallery

    • Highlight video

    • Travel planning + timing guidance

    • Starting at $900

Engagement Planning add-ons

Making your engagement a magical story

  • Proposal photography in Central Otago is ideal for couples planning a special moment in a scenic place. Location advice, timing support, and simple styling can help the proposal feel personal, smooth, and easy to remember.

    • Help with choosing location & timing

    • Optional styling/props guidance

    • Starting at $200

    • Moodboard & styling direction

    • Picnic/props/florals setup

    • Vendor recommendations

    • Starting at $300

    • Curated locations & timing advice

    • Weather backup plan

    • Starting at $100

  • For couples that want their engagement to feel like an event.

    • Styled picnic or sunset setup with florals & props

    • Outfit consultation & styling guidance

    • Mini engagement film (1–2 min cinematic highlight)

    • Custom location scouting (private, unique spots in Central Otago/NZ)

    • Starting at $800

    Your love story deserves an experience, not just a photoshoot.

  • Perfect for couples willing to travel or elope for their engagement session.

    Includes:

    • Multi-day engagement session (overnight option if traveling)

    • Scenic locations like Lake Wanaka, Queenstown, Fiordland or other options

    • Travel planning & accommodations guidance

    • Professional hair & makeup included for one day

    • Cinematic video + photo package (highlight + social cuts)

    • Starting at $1500

  • The ultimate “engagement journey,” ideal for clients looking for a full celebration.

    Includes:

    • Full-day adventure photography + videography

    • Styled locations with props, picnic setups, and florals

    • Professional hair & makeup + stylist consultation

    • Engagement film (3–5 min cinematic short)

    • Optional guest surprise session (family or friends join)

    • Picnic

    • Starting at $2500

Getting ready on the day

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Plan your Look

  • Choose something you feel confident and comfortable in

  • Depending on the location, consider suitable footwear

  • Choose 2–3 main colours (neutrals + soft tones work best)

  • Avoid big logos, clashing patterns, or everyone wearing the exact same thing

  • Think coordinate, not match

Lay all outfits on the bed together—if it looks good there, it’ll look great in photos.

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Trust the Process

  • Your don’t need to know how to pose

  • Follow my gentle direction and focus on each other rather than the camera

  • If you have some shots that you really want to include, just let me know. I am up for anything

  • Embrace the unexpected. Wind, weather or other little changes - some of the best moments are unplanned

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Keep it Natural

  • Light, natural makeup (a little more than everyday is perfect)

  • Clean nails, brushed hair

  • Clothes ironed and ready the day before

The goal: feel like yourselves on your best day—not overdone.

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Arrive Early & Relaxed

  • Get there 10–15 minutes early

  • Give yourselves time to settle and breathe

  • Soak it all in

    The magic comes from connection, not perfection.

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what she does."

    ML

  • "Anthea is a professional that over delivers on her promises."

    A & K

  • "Her attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended her to others."

    RN

Let’s Work Together

I am very flexible with regards to the services you require. The options on offer are just a jumping off point. We can mix ’n’ match aspects to create a bespoke offering that is just for you.

Please note that travel costs may be added depending on the locations of the shoots

These packages are able to be altered to suit your requirements so please tell me about your vision and together we can create something wonderful.

Ready to book engagement photoshoot time? Share the date, preferred location, package style, and any proposal or styling ideas. A clear plan can be shaped around your story, comfort level, and dream setting.

Engagement Photography

  • Perfect for couples who want a relaxed, beautiful set of images.

    • 30–45 min session

    • 1 location

    • 20–30 edited images in online gallery

    • Styling guide included

    • Relaxed, natural shoot

    Starting at $400

    • 60–90 min session

    • 1–2 locations

    • 50+ edited images in online gallery

    • Outfit change option

    • Location planning support

    • Perfect for couples who want more variety & storytelling

    • Short highlight video

    • Starting at $650

  • Ideal for adventurous couples & iconic NZ landscapes

    • 2–3 hours

    • Scenic / remote locations (mountains, lakes, beaches)

    • 70+ edited images + short highlight slideshow in online gallery

    • Highlight video

    • Travel planning + timing guidance

    • Starting at $900

Engagement Planning add-ons

Making your engagement a magical story

    • Help with choosing location & timing

    • Optional styling/props guidance

    • Starting at $200

    • Moodboard & styling direction

    • Picnic/props/florals setup

    • Vendor recommendations

    • Starting at $300

    • Curated locations & timing advice

    • Weather backup plan

    • Starting at $100

  • For couples that want their engagement to feel like an event.

    • Styled picnic or sunset setup with florals & props

    • Outfit consultation & styling guidance

    • Mini engagement film (1–2 min cinematic highlight)

    • Custom location scouting (private, unique spots in Central Otago/NZ)

    • Starting at $800

    Your love story deserves an experience, not just a photoshoot.

  • Perfect for couples willing to travel or elope for their engagement session.

    Includes:

    • Multi-day engagement session (overnight option if traveling)

    • Scenic locations like Lake Wanaka, Queenstown, Fiordland or other options

    • Travel planning & accommodations guidance

    • Professional hair & makeup included for one day

    • Cinematic video + photo package (highlight + social cuts)

    • Starting at $1500

  • The ultimate “engagement journey,” ideal for clients looking for a full celebration.

    Includes:

    • Full-day adventure photography + videography

    • Styled locations with props, picnic setups, and florals

    • Professional hair & makeup + stylist consultation

    • Engagement film (3–5 min cinematic short)

    • Optional guest surprise session (family or friends join)

    • Picnic

    • Starting at $2500