Group of five people posing at a 21st birthday party with pink number balloons and champagne bottle balloon.



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CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays, baptisms, christenings and cultural milestones — on-location event photography that captures the joy, colour and meaning of your celebration.

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Event & Celebration Photography

 

Every Occasion

Worth Celebrating

Woman in gold sequin dress poses at Ebonie's birthday party with balloon arch and red floral decorations.

Birthdays, baptisms, christenings and cultural milestones — on-location event photography that captures the joy, colour and meaning of your celebration.

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Smiling toddler girl in blue ruffle dress celebrating 1st birthday with balloons and illuminated number one backdrop.
Smiling toddler girl in a blue ruffled dress with roses holds an adult's hand at a birthday party with balloons.
Sikh family celebrating a birthday, grandparents holding a baby in blue outfit, colorful balloon decorations backdrop.
Sikh grandfather in orange turban holds baby girl in blue ruffled dress at a colorful balloon party.
Woman in orange salwar holding a baby girl in blue ruffle dress at a Happy Birthday party celebration.
A Sikh father in a red turban and beige suit kisses his baby girl in a blue ruffled dress at a unicorn birthday party.
A smiling woman in a red traditional Indian outfit holds a baby girl in a light blue ruffled dress at a birthday party.
A baby girl in a blue ruffled dress holds a wooden Happy Birthday sign at her first birthday party celebration.
Sikh family posing at a rainbow unicorn birthday party, parents in traditional attire with toddler in blue dress.
Sikh family celebrating a baby's first birthday with a decorated cake at a colorful party.
Family celebrating a baby girl's first birthday party with balloons and decorations at a colorful event.
Unicorn-themed birthday party setup with balloon arch, neon Happy Birthday sign, and decorative pedestal.
A two-tier light blue unicorn birthday cake with rainbow topper, clouds, and Happy Birthday sign for Gurrabab.
A woman paints a child's face at a party while other children and adults watch in a colorful indoor setting.
A woman in a teal sari holds a baby while dancing at a vibrant South Asian celebration inside a bar.
Two Sikh men in colorful turbans celebrate joyfully with raised hands at a festive gathering.
Unicorn-themed first birthday party setup with balloon arch, neon happy birthday sign, and decorative number one light.
Pink two-tier birthday cake with happy birthday Siya decoration, neon sign backdrop, and balloon decorations at a birthday party.
Neon Happy Birthday sign with rose gold number 18 foil balloons and pink balloons for an 18th birthday party.
Colorful 18th birthday party decoration with pink balloon arch, neon Happy Birthday sign, and gold DIVA table display.
Colorful birthday party celebration with balloons, guests, and a Happy Birthday sign in a decorated venue.
Family of five celebrating Diya's birthday party with pink balloons, decorations, and a decorated cake.
Family celebrating a birthday with a pink decorated cake, balloons, and Happy Birthday sign at a festive indoor party.
Woman surprised at birthday party with pink balloon arch and Happy Birthday sign, flanked by two men.
Young woman in white dress with 18th birthday sash smiles at elegant party venue with balloon arch.

Auckland Event & Celebration Photographer

Life's Biggest Moments Deserve More Than Phone Photos

first birthday photoshoot

You've planned the venue, the food, the decorations and the guest list. The last thing you want is to spend the entire event trying to take photos instead of actually being present.


I come to your venue, your home, your church or wherever your celebration is happening across Auckland. I work unobtrusively — letting the event unfold naturally while I capture the real moments — the laughter, the happy tears, the candid connections between the people you love.`

BAPTISMS
BIRTHDAYS
NAMING DAYS
ANNIVERSARIES
CAKE SMASH
MILESTONES
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Exterior of Horse & Trap pub with white facade, black trim, banner flags, and classic signage on a bright day.
Gold metallic letters spelling The Stables mounted on a white wall, elegant signage for a venue or business.
Illuminated marquee number 21 light-up letters in green and white with bulbs, displayed against a brick wall.
Woman in black satin gown holding champagne glass, posing beside illuminated marquee number 21 against brick wall.
Woman opening a colorful gift box at a party near a brick wall indoors.
Smiling couple in elegant attire holding cocktails at an indoor social event.
Four young men in white shirts smiling and holding drinks outdoors at a casual social gathering.
Two women in elegant attire smiling and holding cocktails at an indoor social event.
Four women in elegant dresses smile together at a social gathering, holding drinks in a stylish venue.
Five young women smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor social event, dressed in elegant evening attire.
Two smiling men in blue attire toasting drinks at an indoor social gathering event.
Four women in elegant black dresses smiling together at a formal evening event, holding drinks.
A young woman in a black dress and an older man holding a microphone laugh together at a social event.
Group of eight women in elegant dresses gathered at a party, smiling and looking at a phone screen together.
Family of five posing together smiling at a celebration event against a brick wall backdrop.
A tray of golden whiskey shot glasses arranged on a wicker table at a bar event.
Group of friends toasting with drinks at a casual indoor gathering, smiling and celebrating together.
A glittery 21st birthday cake with white frosting, roses, macarons, and colorful bokeh heart lights in the background.
White heart-shaped sunglasses with black lenses printed with
Pink foil number 21 birthday balloons with white balloons on floor near window and chandelier.
Exterior view of the modern HeliMe building with glass facade under a clear blue sky.
Elegant champagne glass tower pyramid display at a wedding reception venue.
View of Auckland Sky Tower through large windows with city skyline and parking lot visible on a clear day.
A photo collage board on an easel celebrating Summer's 21st birthday, featuring childhood and family photos.
Pink and white balloons with large pink number 21 foil balloons for birthday party.
Family group photo at a birthday party with pink balloons and number 2 decoration, celebrating a child's second birthday.
Three friends pose together at a birthday party with pink balloons and decorations in the background.
Three people smiling at a pink-themed birthday party, woman in pink dress flanked by man in white shirt and woman in brown top.
A couple poses together at a 21st birthday party with pink balloons and number 21 foil balloons in the background.
Young woman in pink dress smiling beside large magenta number 21 balloons at a birthday celebration.
Five adults smiling together at a 21st birthday party celebration with pink balloons and decorations in the background.
Three women in elegant dresses posing together at a party with pink balloons in the background.
Two women pose together at a pink-themed baby shower, one in a pink satin dress and one in a white dress.
Woman celebrating 21st birthday with pink foil balloons, laughing and posing with arms outstretched at a party.
Two women in elegant dresses pose at a 21st birthday party with pink balloons and decorations.
Group of young adults posing together at a 21st birthday party celebration with pink balloon decorations.
Couple posing at a 21st birthday party with pink balloons and champagne bottle balloon decorations.
A lively indoor party with guests dancing and socializing near a live guitarist on a wooden dance floor.
Young man posing next to illuminated number 21 marquee lights against a green wall.
Young male snooker player leaning over green baize table, taking a precise shot with cue in a dimly lit billiards hall.
Tattooed man leaning over a green pool table taking a shot with a cue, watched by spectators in a dimly lit room.
Four young men in white shirts pose together smiling against a green wall.
Group of young adults smiling and posing together inside a bar or venue.
Two green felt pool tables with hanging Snooker bar lights in a dimly lit billiards room.
Two men smiling and posing together inside a modern restaurant with green walls and warm lighting.
Young man with tribal tattoo on arm sits cross-armed, wearing white shirt, smiling at camera indoors.
Two men posing together at an event, one in a floral shirt with tattoos, the other holding a drink.
Three people smiling and posing for a selfie at an indoor event with a projected image in the background.
Young man with tattoos leans over green pool table holding cue stick, aiming at billiard balls through triangle rack.
Crowd watching a snooker game on a green billiard table in a bar with pendant lighting.
A stylish bar with a glowing red mosaic counter, dark green walls, and pendant lights illuminating shelves of spirits.
Five young friends smiling and posing together at a restaurant table with drinks and glasses.
Woman in gold sequin gown poses beside floral arch and welcome sign at Ebonie's 21st birthday celebration.
Two women posing at Ebonie's 21st birthday party in front of a sequin backdrop with balloon arch.
Couple posing at a festive party backdrop with red flowers, gold balloons, and a decorated cake table.
21st birthday
Four people posing together at a glamorous party with gold and red balloon decorations and a sequined backdrop.
Woman in gold gown poses at elegant 21st birthday party with balloon arch, floral wall, and marquee number decorations.
Woman in gold sequin dress posing at Ebonie's glamorous event with balloon backdrop and tropical decor.
21st birthday photoshoot
Woman in gold sequin gown with tattoos poses under chandelier in elegant venue.
Large group of elegantly dressed people posing together at a festive party with balloons and decorative lighting.
A couple poses together at a glamorous event with gold sequin backdrop, red floral decor, and balloon arch.
Group of elegantly dressed people posing together at a festive party with gold and red decorations.
A man and woman cutting a red rose birthday cake decorated with gold numbers at a celebration.
Gold 70th birthday cake topper with numbers and a vintage holy bible decoration on chocolate frosted cake.
People seated at a long table with red tablecloth under decorative ceiling drapes and lights at a celebration.
Elegant gold and brown tiered celebration cakes with intricate designs displayed at a party with gold and white balloons.
Traditional Polynesian feast table decorated with fresh fruits, leis, and blue curtain backdrop at formal celebration.
Elegant balloon arch decoration in burgundy, white and gold colors adorns an indoor event space.
A long banquet table setup with white linens and decorative lighting at a formal reception venue.
Family group wearing coordinated blue and white outfits poses in front of festive balloon arch decorations.
Couple poses in front of balloon arch backdrop wearing coordinated brown patterned and black formal attire.
A couple poses together by a festive balloon arch with red, gold and white balloons at a 70th birthday celebration.
People wearing colorful Hawaiian leis and traditional Pacific Islander clothing pose together at a festive celebration.
Elegant banquet hall setup with white tablecloths, burgundy accents, and crystal chandeliers for a formal event.
Empty stage with red curtains and rows of folding chairs set up for a performance or event.
Glass terrarium centerpiece with white flowers and green foliage arranged on red and white table linens.
Elegant gold wedding cake with intricate black designs displayed on a white tablecloth at a reception venue.
A two-tiered pink and brown birthday cake decorated with gold accents and a 'Happy Birthday' topper.
Three-tiered brown cake with intricate geometric patterns and a gold 'Happy Birthday' topper on a wooden table.
A buffet line with heated serving stations displaying various dishes on blue tablecloths under warming lamps.
The Hunting Lodge mobile bar trailer with wine glasses, bottles, and tap system on display.
Pink rosette birthday cake with gold crown and black number 30 candles on a rustic wooden table.
Woman in copper satin gown posing beside birthday cake on barrel with black and gold balloons.
Three women posing with a pink birthday cake topped with a gold crown on a barrel at an elegant party.
Pink birthday cake with crown decoration and number 504 candles on a white cake board.
Rustic wooden sign for The Barn venue outside a dark modern barn building with sliding doors on a cloudy day.
Woman in blue patterned dress speaking at event holding microphone with black and gold balloons in background.
Woman in copper satin dress speaking into microphone at event with black and gold balloons.
Woman in blue dress raising wine glass for toast at celebration with black and gold balloons.
Wooden barrel engraved with The Hunting Lodge Waimauku Auckland NZ logo at a New Zealand winery.
Family celebrating a child's birthday with a red cake on a barrel, surrounded by black and gold balloons.
Man speaking at event with black and gold balloons, holding microphone in casual black shirt.
White fabric bookmark with gold cross and name Rubens Joseph Maguina Vieira Munck, dated 16-12-2023.
Two glass perfume bottles with red caps labeled Oil of Catechumens and Chrism Oil on a white cloth surface.
White Christening paper plate with green botanical wreath design, perfect for baptism party tableware.
Two small plastic holy water bottles with blue crosses and caps on a white surface.
Marble baptismal font beside a white-draped altar table in a bright chapel with stained glass windows.
A crying newborn baby being baptized with water poured from a ceramic vessel during a Christian baptism ceremony.
Newborn baby boy in gray bow tie suit sleeping peacefully in arms during a formal occasion.
Family of four posing in a church, parents holding two young children, dressed in formal attire for a baptism ceremony.
Certificate of Baptism card featuring stained glass artwork of baptism scene with Matthew 3:17 scripture quote.
Black and white photo of new parents lovingly gazing at their newborn baby wrapped in white cloth.
Two glass cruets with brass caps on a white liturgical cloth with red cross embroidery on a wooden surface.
Gold shell-shaped dish on a wooden surface, elegant decorative brass bowl with scalloped edges.
Priest performing Catholic baptism ceremony on infant held by father inside a church.
Man in white shirt tenderly holds a newborn wrapped in white knit blanket during a church baptism ceremony.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in white christening gown, lace blanket, and mittens with religious medallion.
Family in white attire celebrating a baptism in a Catholic church.

What We Cover

Different Types of Celebration Sessions

Birthdays

Birthday Photography

 

From cake smashes and children's parties to milestone 18ths, 21sts and 50ths — I photograph birthdays of every size and style. You focus on your guests. I handle the photos.


  • Kids' parties & cake smashes
  • Milestone 18th, 21st, 30th, 50th
  • Intimate family gatherings
  • Large themed celebrations

 

Baptisms & Christenings

Ceremony Photography

A baptism is one of the most meaningful moments a family shares. I work respectfully within your church or venue, following all photography guidelines, to capture the ceremony and the celebration that follows.


  • Church ceremony coverage
  • Post-ceremony celebrations
  • Extended family portraits


Cultural Events

Cultural & Community

Auckland is one of the world's most diverse cities and I'm proud to photograph celebrations from all backgrounds. I approach every cultural assignment with genuine respect, taking time to understand the traditions and key moments beforehand.


  • Pasifika celebrations
  • Indian & South Asian functions
  • Cultural festivals
  • Community & heritage events

CELEBRATION PACKAGES

Simple,

Transparent Quotes with No hidden fees

Flexible packages for every occasion and budget. Additional hours available at an hourly rate. Get in touch and we'll help you decide.

Essential

1 HOUR

Perfect for cake smashes, small birthday parties at home, or intimate gatherings where you just need the key moments covered.

✓ 1 hours on-location coverage

✓ 30+ professionally edited photos

✓ Private online gallery within 7 days

✓ Full resolution digitak downloads

✓ On-Location Anywhere in Auckland


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MOST POPULAR

Signature

2 HOURS


Best for: families of any size, couple portraits with time to relax and explore, individuals who want variety and a proper shoot experience.

✓ 2 hours on-location coverage

✓ 30+ professionally edited photos

✓ Private online gallery within 7 days

✓ Download & share directly from gallery

✓ Full resolution web, print & social files

✓ Complimentary Prints

✓ On-Location Anywhere in Auckland


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Premium

3+ HOURS

For bigger birthday parties, milestone events, baptism receptions, or any celebration that runs for the better part of a day.

✓ 3+ hours on-location coverage

✓ 100+ professionally edited photos

✓ Private online gallery within 7 days

✓ Download & share directly from gallery

✓ Full resolution web, print & social files

✓ Complimentary Prints / Photobook

✓ 48 hours sneak peek

✓ On-Location Anywhere in Auckland


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Need longer or something else?   Get in touch for a custom quote for large or multi-day events.

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How It Works


Simple, Seamless Booking

1

GET IN TOUCH

Fill out the form with your date, venue, and vision. We reply within 24 hours.

2

RECEIVE YOUR QUOTE

 

A personalised package recommendation with transparent pricing — no hidden fees. You accept the quote and complete the booking form.

 

3

 

WE PHOTOGRAPH YOUR DAY

 

We arrive early, blend in, and capture every real, meaningful moment.

4

 

GALLERY DELIVERY

 

Sneak peek in 48 hours (for selected packages). Full edited gallery in 1–2 weeks.

FAQ

Do you come to our venue or home?

Yes, always. I travel to wherever the celebration is happening — a backyard, a function venue, a park, a restaurant. Anywhere in Auckland.

 

How many guests can you cover?

There's no guest limit. Whether it's 10 people in a lounge or 80 in a function room, I'll work the room and make sure everyone gets captured.

 

Do you photograph during the whole party or just posed shots?

 

I focus on documentary-style coverage — real moments as they happen. Cake cutting, candles, reactions, guests, the little details. Posed group shots can absolutely be included, but they're never the whole story.

 

How far in advance should I book?

Weekend dates — especially Saturdays — book up fast. Three to four weeks ahead is ideal, but reach out and I'll always do my best to accommodate shorter notice.

 

When will I receive the photos?

Your full edited gallery is delivered within 7 days via a private online gallery.  Premium packages include a 48-hour preview of highlight images.

 

What if the event runs longer than expected?

I'll stay where I can. If coverage needs to extend significantly, any additional time is charged at an hourly rate we agree on in advance — no surprises.

 

 

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