Heartfelt wedding photography NZ

Heartfelt Wedding Photography: Real Moments Over Perfect Poses

If you’ve ever searched for wedding photography and thought, “But it all looks the same,” - you’re not alone.

At Wildstyler, we do things a little differently.

We don’t shoot for trends.

We shoot for truth.

Whether it’s a windswept elopement, a backyard ceremony under fairy lights, or a moment of stillness between chaos - heartfelt wedding photography is about capturing the feeling, not just the frame.

 

What Is Heartfelt Wedding Photography?

 

Heartfelt wedding photography is honest. It doesn’t need a Pinterest-perfect backdrop or overly staged poses. It lives in the glance between vows, the shaky hands during a first look, the quiet exhale when it all finally sinks in.

At Wildstyler, we focus on:

  • Emotion over aesthetics
  • Presence over performance
  • Connection over perfection

 

It’s low key. It’s relaxed.

And it’s quietly powerful.

 

Our Approach at Wildstyler Photography

 

We’re based in Koputaroa, New Zealand, and we serve couples all across Horowhenua, the Kāpiti Coast, and beyond. Our wedding photography style is:

  • Candid and documentary-inspired
  • Unobtrusive (we won’t have you doing awkward poses) but LOVE the silly ones
  • Gently guided when needed, but never forced
  • Focused on atmosphere, light, and emotion

Whether you’re eloping on a cliffside, getting hitched in your childhood backyard, or dancing under stars with muddy boots - we’re there to quietly capture the magic as it unfolds.

 

Why Couples Choose The Wildstyler

 

The couples we work with aren’t after perfection.

They’re after presence.

They want:

  • Wedding photos that feel like them
  • A photographer who blends into the background, not takes over the day
  • Honest images they’ll actually feel something when they look back on

 

If you’re looking for alternative wedding photography in New Zealand, or you’re a couple that values connection, creativity, and calm - this might be your kind of love story.


Where We Work

We photograph weddings, elopements, and intimate ceremonies across:

  • Horowhenua
  • Kāpiti Coast
  • Wellington
  • Manawatū
  • And wherever the wild love takes you


What to Expect When You Book

  • A relaxed, no-pressure process from start to finish
  • An honest storyteller who’ll catch the quiet stuff
  • Optional floral styling or flower crowns from Feral Flower Farm
  • Wedding packages that feel personal, not packaged


Ready to Talk?

Let’s ditch the awkward and make something beautiful.

Get in touch to talk heartfelt wedding photography, floral styling, or a completely untraditional celebration.

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  • "Kristy, the amazing photographer of our special day - capturing the details of us getting ready and our ceremony. Your eye for detail is incredible, making your work nothing short of exceptional." ~ Georgia & Brenden

Contact Kristy to book in your wedding photography for 2025/26 now