Brenna & Taylor
Brenna & Taylor
Brenna & Taylor said their vows at Lookout Lodge on a picture-perfect summer’s day, surrounded by the sweeping Wanaka mountains and the people who mean the most to them. The ceremony was heartfelt and full of emotion, setting the tone for everything that followed.
Afterwards, the celebrations unfolded with sunshine, champagne, and the kind of joy that comes from being surrounded by the best of friends. Their bridal party brought so much love and energy to the day, with picnic moments, laughter, and a sense of ease that made everything feel effortless.
As a Queenstown wedding photographer, I loved capturing not just the beauty of Lookout Lodge in the height of summer, but the way Brenna & Taylor’s connection radiated through every candid moment and every smile shared with their loved ones.
LOOKOUT LODGE WEDDING, WANAKA
Melissa is absolutely outstanding! My now husband and I are from California and we decided to elope in New Zealand. We knew nearly nothing about New Zealand before we went but found Melissa online and hired her to plan and shoot our wedding. She helped us plan the absolute perfect day based on the vibe we described we were looking for. She absolutely nailed it! She arranged the perfect location for us at Coromandel Peak and also arranged our transportation (which included a helicopter ride), my hair/makeup, champagne toss, a perfect romantic post-wedding dinner, dessert, flowers, music, etc. She went above and beyond to make our day so special.
Melissa is so incredibly fun to be around and is fantastic at making you feel relaxed in front of the camera (of which we are naturally awkward). We found Melissa on Instagram and fell in love with her style of photography and editing. We really wanted a photographer that would capture the beautiful Queenstown landscape but also our love as well, and she did it better than we could have ever imagined.
We hired Melissa to photograph our elopement in the Queenstown area. She went far beyond our expectations and we couldn't be happier with the results. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a photographer. She asked us to create a vision board on Pinterest so she could find the best locations for us, and she nailed it! She played the role of photographer, coordinator, Uber driver, and friend. We had the best elopement day because of her.
