"(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 PEOPLE WHO HATE AWKWARD POSES
WITH DOCUMENTARY FAMILY AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
IN MARLBOROUGH, TASMAN AND NELSON
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
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 your story through the capture of real moments. It documents events you would normally do on that day, even if the photographer wasn't there.
Memories are expertly documented through the photographer's 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 shoot: 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 theneed 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
Rachael and David
Wedding
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.
Gemma
Family
Sarah was very professional, warm and engaging. It was a lovely experience having photos of our family taken whilst out for a family walk.
Sarah was so warm and made you feel at ease.
The children were able to engage with her as well, whilst being themselves.
The whole process was very professional and the quality of work was amazing.
We love the photos and the diversity of them as well.
Mel
Day in the life
We are the sort of people who possibly aren’t so big on posed photography, especially my partner. So this style suited us to the ground. Sarah has a fabulous way of “blending in” while being warm, approachable and friendly.
Our two young children were completely at ease and just treated her like one of the family. No mission was too great as we wandered about the farm and through the mud.
These sorts of images capture the real life, day to day memories that we often forget as time passes by. It is a true blessing to have these for us all to look back on, especially when the kids get older.
We cannot thank you enough Sarah for a wonderful, calm and peaceful experience.
Courtney
End-of-life
“I can’t stop looking at them... these are even more beautiful memories than I remember!
Thank you so much for capturing my little world.”
And two days later: “Beautiful Nana passed on this morning.
My Dad just said those photos are so special and he appreciates the way you captured her, she looked herself and peaceful.”.
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