Let’s celebrate your endless love
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Shine bright and fearlessly, just the way you are
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MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Hey friends, I’m Zara (or Z), born in Gisborne, the first to see the sun, now residing in Auckland with my Pug Archie and other half Jared (who shoots the Super 8 films). I'm also based in London through the middle of each year. My style would be described as natural, as it happens, colour loving, emotive and bringing the film-esque vibes. Keeping things candid and unposed. Painting with light and capturing all the good vibes! Mixing an ‘old soul’ style with a timeless modern feel, cheers to the beginning of our newfound friendship!
Perfectly imperfect, your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure where you get to call all the shots! With a super-inclusive, open-minded approach, I’d love nothing more than to capture what makes your day wonderfully unique and celebrate you just the way you are. I'm not exaggerating when I say your wedding will be the best day ever!
Shooting analogue film and Super 8 across New Zealand and beyond.
New Zealand wedding photography for old school romantics
Based in Auckland, available worldwide
“Z.S. , you were perfect! Literally no notes. It was just so fun to have you around, and even better that you captured the moments so beautifully and thoughtfully, both the small and the big ones. Our photos are everything we wanted, I love them and so does Matt - and I don't know if you could tell but he's not someone that loves having photos of himself taken (I AM, LOVED EVERY CLICK hahaha) so that's really awesome!
Thank you so much for all your hard work, the heart and soul poured into the photos is evident. So happy we chose you!
P.S. Granny Susie has been absolutely raving about you to me since the wedding. She has told me the following multiple times;
"I was SO impressed by Zara."
"Zara was so unobtrusive during the ceremony, just wonderful."
"Such a slip of a thing, and carrying all those heavy bags!"
olivia & matt
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"Thank you for capturing our day in the most incredible way. Your stealth, kind directions, easy going personality and no worries attitude made each moment so much fun. Thank you so much for going above and beyond with the baby bump shoot, travelling to 6 different locations, 12+hr day & whipping out the super8 (Can't wait to see it). Richard and I loved working with you again and will treasure our photos forever."
amy-kelly & Richard
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“Zara was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her enthusiasm, passion and creativity captured the most beautiful moments of our day. She worked alongside a pair of videographers and was nothing but a team player and professional. We felt like we had the dream team! Even though it was raining (torrential), she was so supportive and committed (went above and beyond/got absolutely soaked). Thank you for providing us with the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever”
Michaela & Zane
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“Still pinching myself that we got THE best photographer in New Zealand. We are incredibly blessed to have had Zara capture our day and truly believe she is so much more than a photographer. Every time we needed anything she’d be the first to run after it (even with a bridal party of 12!). Zara’s attention to detail, direction, friendly nature and hype-girl attitude makes her the best in business. The photos are more than we ever could’ve dreamed of, providing us an opportunity to relive every moment.”
Marnia & Cameron
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"We were so pleased with our wedding photos and truly believe Zara captured all of the special memories and moments of our day. Zara has a modern unique talent that givers her photos an artistic, beautiful and natural flare. Highly recommend to anyone who wants amazing image of their special day."
Rhian & troy
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I’ll capture all the precious moments while you indulge in all the love.
I can't wait to brainstorm and plan your special day, over hot chocolate, coffee or zoom
I'll be in touch within 1-2 days with my price guide and availability.
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If you don't hear from me email me at hello@zarastaples.com or send me a DM!
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