Planning a wedding when you’re already a parent comes with a few extra questions — and a whole lot of extra love. Whether your day includes toddlers, teens, blended whānau or chosen family, this FAQ is here to help you feel calm, confident, and excited about your wedding photos.

I specialise in documentary-style wedding photography for couples who already have children — and I’ve built my packages, approach, and timeline support with families in mind.

Family & Kids

Can we include our kids in the photos?

Absolutely. Your kids are part of your love story, and I’ll naturally capture them throughout the day — playing, hugging, dancing, and maybe even sneaking a few cupcakes. They’ll be just as much a part of your gallery as the adults.

What if the kids don't behave?

That’s totally normal — and totally fine.

Weddings are big days for little people. There’s excitement, unfamiliar clothes, skipped naps, sugar highs, and a whole lot of attention. Even the calmest kids can wobble under the pressure of “being good” — especially when everyone’s dressed up and the day feels more formal than usual.

As a photographer who’s worked with families for years, I don’t expect perfect behaviour. I expect snack breaks, wobbles, toilet trips, wild dance moves, and the occasional meltdown. It’s all part of the story — and it won’t stop us from getting beautiful, meaningful photos.

Sometimes those unscripted moments are actually the ones you’ll treasure most — your toddler clinging to your leg during vows, your teen sneaking a grin, your flower girl curled up asleep at the reception. I work around the chaos, not against it — and I promise, your gallery will still be full of love, connection, and joy.

Can grandparents or other family members be included?

Yes. Whether it’s step-parents, siblings, aunties, uncles or grandparents, I’ll capture the full story of who was there and who matters to you.

Our family doesn’t look “traditional” — is that OK?

Whether you’re a same-sex couple, a blended whānau, co-parents, chosen family, or just doing things your own way — I’m here for it. Every love story is different, and every family is valid. Your wedding doesn’t need to follow any particular format to be beautiful or worth documenting.

I photograph with care, without judgment, and with a genuine love for capturing families exactly as they are. However you define family — that’s who I’ll be showing up for.

Can the kids be in the couple portraits too?

Absolutely — it’s completely up to you.

Some couples want a few beautiful portraits with their whole crew — kids in arms, by your side, or even pulling faces behind you. Others want a quiet moment away, just the two of them, to breathe and reconnect while I capture one epic couple shot. And lots of people want both.

Whatever feels right for you, I’ll support it. I’m not here to follow a formula — I’m here to document your family, your love, and your day the way it actually is. Whether we take five minutes or fifteen, I’ll work with whatever time, energy, and kid mood we’ve got to create something meaningful.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about connection — and I promise, we’ll get something beautiful either way.

The day itself

How long should we book you for?

Many family weddings don’t follow the traditional 8–10 hour format — and that’s completely okay.

Maybe you’re planning a backyard ceremony followed by a relaxed lunch with the kids. Maybe you’re squeezing everything into a 4-hour window before nap time. Or maybe you do want full-day coverage, from getting ready with the kids to dancing the night away with cousins and grandparents.

Whatever your plans, I offer full-day, half-day, and custom packages that fit the way your family does weddings. We’ll talk through what matters most to you — whether that’s capturing the whole story or just the key moments — and build a plan that supports your vision, energy, and whānau.

This is all part of my custom service. No assumptions, no one-size-fits-all. Let’s chat about what you want from your day, and I’ll tailor the photography around that — not the other way around.