Proposal in Winter Gardens: Marshall and Zoe (Auckland wedding photographers)

The groom planned a perfect proposal in Winter Gardens: Marshall knew Zoe’s parents get married in Winter gardens (Auckland) and this location is very special to her, that’s why he decided to ask her hand at this epic location, very popular with many couples and wedding-engagement photographers.

Even rain can’t stand on the way of this proposal! We decided to meet in one of the pavilions and Marshall asked his friends to come over to help with his plan.

I arrived to location early, looking for happy couple, secretly pretending to be interested by shooting flowers (I did enjoy colourful lines of beautiful creations, but been as a man on the mission, acting as a spy and hoping to not miss the most important moment to capture. Luckily, Marshall sent me their selfie beforehand, so at least I knew how couple looks like.

Then moment has come. They both walked in the Winter Gardens, Marshall fall on one knee in one of the flower rows, Zoe looked very surprised and happy. She said YES and everybody around been clapping, applauding to happy couple (and there was lots of people as everyone tried to hide from the rain under cover).

Couple took hugs and congratulations from their friends and we continued to take some photos around Winter Gardens (luckily weather settle down by then, even though we found plenty of spots providing some cover).

Enjoy this quick proposal sneak peek! I can not wait to move through couple’s final gallery. Contact me with any question!

Pre-wedding session in Auckland {engagement photography}

It was a beautiful pre-wedding session with Jess & Rob in Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. Couple made their way from Hamilton to West Auckland beach for their engagement photography. Im truly appreciate al the time they spent to get to the gorgeous landscapes of Muriwai Beach with rocks and ocean and beautiful sunset.

Luckily weather was fine, so we can walk and talk and enjoy the atmosphere, going with the flow, to capture beautiful, emotional and real moments for this stunning couple.

Couple shared their story: “We first met on yacht week in Croatia in 2016. Jess completed her masters project at the University of Auckland September 2017 and have been together since (with some long distance in between whilst Jess was finishing studies). Jess (originally from UK) then moved over to New Zealand in December 2019.” The proposal: “Rob proposed in Rarotonga in June 2021 on a island opposite Muri beach, just after we had been snorkelling with turtles.”

Jess is from UK and Rob is a real kiwi, they are planning to fly to UK for their wedding celebration, or wait till family can come from overseas safely to enjoy their special day.

Enjoy highlights of couple’s pre-wedding session at Muriwai Beach {Auckland}.