It’s always a great feeling when I get to photograph a wedding at a new location. Kathryn and Adam held their wedding at the beautiful Great Barrier Island – I was ecstatic when they decided to fly me over as I had always wanted to visit!
The Barrier didn’t disappoint. After travelling on a ‘prop’ plane sitting beside the pilot, the excitement carried over to the wedding and I arrived while the guys were still setting up! The couple had told me beforehand how important the island was to their relationship, and how significant it would be for me to capture its beauty as honestly as I could.
This is one of those experiences that I’ll never forget, from the plane ride to the postcard beauty of the island and the hospitality that everyone had on full display. I only have four words…..
I miss island life.
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