Hey I’m Charmayne (but everyone calls me Char)

 

Heart and Soul
Photo & Film

Hey, I'm Charmayne! 🤍

So, you've landed here because you're looking for a wedding photographer — and you want to know the person behind the camera. I like you already 😉

After 8.5 years of photographing weddings, I've learnt one big thing: the best weddings are the ones that feel unapologetically you.

Not Pinterest-perfect or curated for social media. Just the two of you, your favourite people, your kind of vibe, and a whole lot of love.

I’ve learnt how to find the moments that matter, help camera-shy couples feel at ease, and roll with whatever the day brings. You can relax and enjoy your wedding, knowing I'll be there to capture it all.

My approach is relaxed, fun and full of heart. I'll guide you when you need a little direction, but mostly, I want you to feel comfortable enough to just be yourselves. No awkward posing or spending your entire day in front of a camera — just a little laughter, a little adventure and photographs that feel like you.

My style blends candid, documentary-style storytelling with natural, creative portraits, capturing both the big moments and the little details you'll want to remember forever.

Queenstown is now home, and I'm pretty lucky to have this incredible corner of New Zealand as my backyard. From lakeside ceremonies to vineyard celebrations and intimate mountain elopements, I'm excited to capture love stories in the places that make this region so special.

So what do I do outside of photographing weddings?

While weddings will always have a huge piece of my heart, I also love photographing couples, families, maternity and all the beautiful chapters in between. Because life isn't just one big day, is it?

These days, you'll find me calling Queenstown home, surrounded by incredible scenery and spending time with my favourite people — my beautiful kids, Addy and Jude, my partner, Brodie, and our two big, lovable dogs and two crazy, but cuddle kittens. Alongside photography, I teach little humans, which keeps life creative, energetic and full of love!

Whether you're planning a big celebration, an intimate wedding or an elopement amongst the mountains, I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.

Let's make something beautiful together.

Charmayne x