Intimate Sessions

Before the
big day.
Just you two.

Engagement shoots, pre-wedding sessions, and intimate elopements for couples who want real photos — not poses. Golden light, NZ locations, zero awkwardness.

01 · Engagement

You got engaged.
Now let's celebrate it.

An engagement session is about getting comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day. We pick a location that feels like you — beach, bush, city — and just hang out. The photos happen naturally.

02 · Pre-Wedding

A full shoot,
just the two of you.

Pre-wedding shoots are longer, more cinematic, and often at multiple locations. Think golden hour at the beach, followed by a city rooftop. These photos are for your home, your family, and your memory.

03 · Elopement

Just elope.
We'll document it all.

No guests, no stress, no compromises. Just you, your person, a celebrant, and us. Elopements are for couples who want a real day — intimate, intentional, and completely yours.

01 — Engagement Sessions

Get comfortable.
Get the photos.

Most people feel weird in front of a camera. That’s exactly why we do engagement sessions — so by your wedding day, you’ve already forgotten the lens is there. One or two locations, 1–2 hours, genuine fun moments.

Starting from

$350

1–2 hours · 1 location · 60+ edited images

Pre-wedding engagement session Auckland — candid couple portrait by Illest Productions
Location Scouting

We’ll suggest the best spots based on your vibe — beach, bush, urban or all three.

40+ Edited Images

Delivered to your private online gallery within 2 weeks.

No Awkward Posing

We direct through prompts and movement, not stiff staged setups.

02 — Pre-Wedding Shoots

The shoot you'll
frame forever.

Pre-wedding shoots go deeper. Multiple locations, more time, cinematic editing, and optional short film. Popular with Indian and multicultural couples who want a full editorial session before the big celebrations begin.

Starting from

$650

2–4 hours · multiple locations · film add-on available

“Think about golden soft light, dreamy sunset, breeze at the beach. That’s what a pre-wedding session with us feels like — and the photos look exactly as good as it sounds.”

Karan, Illest Productions

Wedding ceremony photography Auckland — unscripted emotion by Illest Productions

How It Works

From enquiry to gallery.

1

Enquire

Fill in the form or book a free 30-min call. We want to hear about you.

2

Plan

We’ll lock in the location, timing, and outfits together. No guesswork.

3

Shoot

Show up, be yourselves. We take care of everything else.

4

Edit

Full editing pass — colour, light, feel. Usually done within 2 weeks.

5

Gallery

Private online gallery. Download, share, print — yours forever.

Where We Shoot

Muriwai BeachBlack sand, dramatic cliffs, west coast light
Karekare BeachRaw, rugged, wild New Zealand at its best
Hunua FallsNative bush, waterfall backdrop, lush greens
 
Auckland CBDUrban texture, rooftops, laneway vibes
Piha BeachLion Rock, surf, iconic west coast drama
Waitakere RangesForest canopy, dappled light, peaceful trails
 
QueenstownMountains, lakes, helicopter access available
Your LocationWe’ll travel to what matters most to you

Let's Make Something Beautiful

Ready when you are.

Book a free 15-minute vision call. We’ll talk about locations, timing, what you’re hoping to feel when you look at these photos in ten years.