"(Sarah) was wonderful to work with and she went over and above to capture everything we asked for and more. Sarah managed to capture lovely scenes of everyone. Sarah's approach is personable, she listens and genuinely wants you to relax and enjoy. She helped us create a once in a lifetime memory and we will forever be grateful." - Hester & James
📍 Marlborough | Nelson | Tasman, Aotearoa, New Zealand
I PROVIDE OUTDOORSY COUPLES WHO HATE AWKWARD POSES
WITH DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
IN MARLBOROUGH, TASMAN AND NELSON
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
KIA ORA,
I'M SARAH!
I get excited about exploring outdoors;
hate having my photo taken and
love documenting real weddings.
WHAT IS DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY?
Documentary photography captures what naturally occurs in front of the camera, without direction,
staging or posing. It is not forced or fake.
This style of photography tells the story of your wedding day, through the capture of real moments. It documents events as the would occur, even if me and my camera weren't there.
Memories are expertly documented through my people skills; emotional intelligence; years of experience; use of composition and light; observation, patience and anticipation.
WHAT MAKES LUCALIA PHOTOGRAPHY UNIQUE?
OUTDOORSY
I am happiest going for a hike with my whānau. I was lucky to have grown up in the bush and green leaves are with me every day.
EMPATHETIC
I am an empathetic person. I bring my life experiences to every wedding: of being a daughter, wife and mother. Having lost my dad as a child I have a deep understanding of how precious life is and the need to document it while we still can.
PASSIONATE ABOUT REAL
Real life is beautiful. Real life is now. Real life deserves to be preserved for the future. Not fake. Not posed. Not staged.
KIND WORDS, CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Sophie and Will
We had Sarah photograph our wedding.
She was really easy going and the pictures she captured were amazing! We are beyond happy with the images we recieved back.
She didn't make us pose at all just captured the moments as they happened and WOW is all I can say.
Worth having her as your photographer you will not regret it.
Rachael and David
Sarah is nothing short of amazing. Both David and I are naturally quieter people, who prefer to be in the background. The thought of having someone follow us on our wedding day to take photos was daunting, but we should have never let those thoughts cross our mind with Sarah as the photographer.
Once we met her at the engagement session, we honestly couldn't wait for the wedding day. She enabled two hopeless romantics who didn't even want to hold hands, to be one's who were so comfortable and looking forward to having Sarah there. She felt more like a friend sharing the day.
She let us just go about our day, and was quietly in the background capturing it naturally as it unfolded. We have so many special photos of loved ones.
Kirsty and Steve
I'm so glad we chose Sarah to do our wedding photos.
We are absolutely stoked with the final product.
The photos are truly a documentary style of our day and included numerous in action photos of our guests throughout the day which we had missed being part of!
No run of the mill poses, but a true reflection of what our day was really like.
Thanks Sarah! X
Rhiannon and Martin
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who truly understands the magic of your special day, we can't recommend Sarah from Lucalia Photography enough! Not only is she incredibly talented and professional, but her warm and personal approach made our wedding day even more memorable.
From the moment we met, Sarah put us at ease with her kind and genuine personality. She took the time to understand what was important to us, ensuring that every meaningful moment was captured beautifully. The resulting photographs are nothing short of stunning, with an aesthetic that is honest, timeless and artistic.
What stood out most was Sarah's ability to tell a story through images. Her photographic narrative of our wedding day truly captured the joy, love, and laughter, allowing us to relive those moments every time we look at our album. The attention to detail and creativity in each shot was remarkable, and we couldn't be happier with the final result.
If you're planning your wedding and want someone who will not only deliver breathtaking photos but also be a joy to work with, Sarah from Lucalia Photography is the one. She brought our vision to life, and we will cherish these memories forever.
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