Engagement photography · Auckland + Waikato

The story before the day. Completely yours.

A relaxed pre-wedding adventure that helps you feel at home together—and beautifully yourself in front of the camera.

Kind words

A little less camera-shy. A lot more yourselves.

Adam and Kisane at their engagement shoot

★★★★★

“Thanks heaps for the engagement shoot! We’re so glad we decided to do this, and the photos look amazing. You made us feel so comfortable throughout.”

Adam & Kisane · Engagement

Engagement photo shoot

Choose your
perfect spot


Pick a spot. Any place you like or have special memories. Travel is included within the greater Auckland and Waikato areas. If you need a great sunrise or sunset location we can advise you.

  • Use our local knowledge.
  • Day time or sunset sessions available.
  • Flexible coverage
    that fits you


    We can meet you for 30 minutes, or well over an hour and take a range of photos; posed and candid. We can schedule the shoot during the day or around sunrise or sunset for stand out results.

  • Children or pets are welcome to join!
  • Expert guidance for candid results.
  • Carefully edited results


    Your photo selection will be lovingly processed to make sure you get the best possible outcome! We provide you with a beautiful selection of digital files, without watermarks.

  • Download high resolution files.
  • Password protected gallery.
  • Relaxed from the very first frame

    Let’s make this feel like you.

    Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help shape a session that feels natural, personal and genuinely fun.

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    Choose your pace

    Our engagement sessions.

    Adventure session

    1000

    NZD total
    • 1 - 1.5 hours of shooting time
    • Around 100 carefully edited photos
    • Password-protected online gallery
    • Free downloads of digital files
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    Standard shoot

    850

    NZD totalPOPULAR
    • Up to 1 hour of shooting time
    • Around 50 carefully edited photos
    • Password-protected online gallery
    • Free downloads of digital files
    Book this option now!

    Mini shoot

    700

    NZD total
    • 30 minutes of shooting time
    • Around 25 carefully edited photos
    • Password-protected online gallery
    • Free downloads of digital files
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    Wedding special:

    Save 20%

    If you book your adventure session together with any of our wedding packages, we offer you a 20% discount on the engagement shoot.

    Ready when you are

    Make a little time for just the two of you.

    A beautiful gallery starts with a simple conversation. Share your ideas and we’ll take care of the rest.

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    Four more real reviews

    Confidence, captured.
    In their own words.

    Auckland engagement photo session

    “Not only was our gallery outstanding, Jasper was amazing to deal with too. Super friendly, organised, knowledgeable and easy going, which made the whole process really enjoyable!”

    Kirsty & Gavin
    Raglan engagement photography

    “Jasper and Hilary make a great team. We are super happy with our photos. We absolutely LOVE them!! They have great suggestions and make you feel like you've known them forever!”

    Marleze & Jevan
    Auckland engagement photo shoot

    “We can't believe how well the photos have turned out. We are definitely more at ease about our actual wedding day! We are very pleased to have chosen the two of you!”

    Sandy & Sandeep
    Auckland couple's photo session

    “We had such a amazing, relaxed time and were so so happy with the results. Jasper captured all our special moments perfectly and was spot on with the editing style.”

    Samantha & Daniel
    Engagement Photo Shoot Enquire

    FAQ

    • Why choose us?

      We've been doing this for a while! We started the business together and have since photographed over 200 weddings and many engagement shoots, learning and improving along the way.

      We have since been recognised within the industry as an award winning business. Most recently taking out the highly contested wedding photography WIN at the 2023 Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand - an achievement we're proud of!

      We'll always go above and beyond to make you feel confident in front of our cameras. Just have a look through the 100+ real and raving reviews on our Facebook page to see why our happy couples chose us.

    • Who edits the photos?

      With our backgrounds in design, we take pride in carefully selecting and editing all photos ourselves, with a timeless feel and without heavy filters which can date. We prefer to show natural colours, to tell a story that is true to the feeling of the day.

      We don't leave your photos in the hands of popular AI services, a growing trend that has taken the industry by storm! It would sure be a great way for us to cut costs, free up our valuable time, or shoot more weddings - like so many other photographers out there - but we have looked into this and have personally found this to be beneath our usual standards!

    • How do we receive our photos?

      We will provide you with an online password-protected gallery and email you a download link to your photos in full resolution, without watermarks. You'll be free to print your images and share them around as much as you wish.

    • How long does it take you to deliver everything?

      We understand that you're excited to see the results! Sometimes we'll upload a little sneak-peek to our social channels - often within just a few days! Some highlights of your shoot that you'll no doubt be proud to share!

      We promise you all results within 4 weeks from your shoot, but in reality this is a wait time of around 1 to 2 weeks on average.

    • Do you include any prints?

      Our packages do not include prints. In this digital age not everyone is after printed images. However, you and everyone you share your link and password with, are able to order beautiful framed, unframed or matted prints straight from your gallery, hosted by Queensberry.

      We also offer a premium photo album option, designed by us, from your selection of favourite images. You can see what that could look like in this video.

    • What happens if the weather is bad?

      When you're organising a wedding you can't control the weather, and you just have to roll with it on the day. With your engagement shoot, we prefer to avoid rainy days and make use of the most flattering light, to get you those stand-out shots. Ideally closer to sunset, during what is called the "golden hour".

      For this reason we're happy to offer you a second date option as a wet weather alternative. Closer to your scheduled shoot we'll be able to check the forecast and make a decision to go ahead, or to postpone to your backup option.

      As much as we'd love the sun to beam out, this is not always the case. We also take great photos when it's overcast, so as long as it's not likely to rain we'll go for it.

    • What should we wear?

      Preparing for your engagement shoot is an exciting and important step in capturing your love story. You'll want to dress in a way that complements your chosen setting and reflects your style.

      We've got you covered! We've written an article with helpful tips and advice on what to wear.

    • Payment and booking

      To secure your session you will sign our agreement and pay a 50% non-refundable retainer fee. The full balance is due on the shoot date, via bank transfer or credit card payment.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    For any questions, date enquiries or a no-obligation quote contact Jasper:

    info@photoadventure.co.nz

    +64 21 320 081

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