WĀNAKA & QUEENSTOWN

WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

—BASED IN NEW ZEALAND & EUROPE—

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TAKING BOOKINGS FOR EUROPE — JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2026/2027

Photography that tells YOUR story. 

Wanaka Wedding Photographer

In a world that is constantly changing, I believe that it’s important to slow down and capture the precious moments that make life worth living.

— Do you want to create artful imagery that will preserve these memories for a lifetime?

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Wanaka Wedding Photographer

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi, I’m Anneke!

I travel the world with my camera in my hands, capturing the expressions of love & life happening every day across this beautiful world of ours.

Wanaka Wedding Photographer
Wanaka Wedding Photographer

I split my time between the rugged beauty of New Zealand and the variety and culture of my birth land in Europe, but I am happy to travel to wherever your love story is unfolding. (That’s an understatement, I would be THRILLED to travel literally anywhere!)

Photography is not just a job to me - it’s what I live for. If I’m not shooting a wedding, you’ll find me capturing festivals, brands or boutique stays, organising styled shoots with other photographers, carrying my camera gear up a big mountain to get that magical landscape shot and overall just capturing every pretty detail I see.

So if you’re looking for an adventurous soul with a lens to help you collect frame-worthy visual memories

— you have found the right person!

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Why work with me?

  • I genuinely care about every person I have the privilege to capture and connect with.

  • As an extrovert, I thrive on human connections and real emotions.

  • My warm and emotional nature means I'll likely shed a tear when you speak your vows or when your parents give a speech.

  • I'll jump around clapping with joy when we capture the most stunning images because it truly fills my heart.

  • I have a creative and non-traditional approach to photography, creating unique and artistic images.

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Wanaka Wedding Photographer
 

“My absolute favorite photographer in Wanaka. I just adore our engagement photos. Not only are the photos the most special memories, but Anneke made both of us feel like we were just hanging out with a friend and we were so comfortable. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. What an amazing, beautiful person!”

—Sugne & George—

 

How it rolls:

I

Fill out a contact form under the contact page. Tell me about your vision and potential dates. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

II

We’ll chat! For weddings + elopements, we’ll schedule a video call, get to know each other and talk all about what you want your day to look like.

III

Once you decide you’re ready to make some magic I’ll send you a contract and retainer invoice and once that’s complete, you’re officially booked!

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A light gray pleated fabric bag with a tied bow, a string of pearls, and a clear perfume bottle labeled 'Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne' on a speckled gray and beige surface.
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A bride and groom kissing in a grassy field, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers and their mouths touching, the bride wearing a white dress with a long train and a veil flowing in the wind, and the groom dressed in a white suit jacket with black pants, under a cloudy sky with distant mountains.

MY WORK

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It’s the images you're here for at the end of the day.

Here is a small collection of some of the people and stories I have had the joy of capturing over the years. 

Weddings | Elopements
Lifestyle | Branding
Wanaka Wedding Photographer

“I couldn't recommend Anneke more! She seamlessly captured our Wedding and made us feel so comfortable infront of the camera. She is so brilliant at her job during the day that we didn't even notice her taking photos and when we got the pictures back and saw all the stunning candid pictures we were amazed that she managed to be so subtle!
From the first contact right through to receiving the final photo gallery she has been the most amazing, lovely person to work with. She took our inspo pics and ran with it, even when it started pouring down during our portraits she saw a vision and we have the most beautiful pics in moody lighting. Her communication was fantastic and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. Nothing was ever a problem and she went above and beyond to make sure our day was captured perfectly.

I would recommend Anneke to anyone!”

—Cate & Jamie—

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The sweetest couple visiting from Vietnam back in April. I just loooove autumn in Wānaka, earlier sunsets and beautiful leaves — potographer’s dreammmmm. Thanks for such a lovely afternoon together. ✨ #wanakaphotographer #wanakacouplepho
Robin & Lea. Tough choosing my favourites from this day to fit into a few slides, but here’s a start. 🤍 Working alongside @patrickbeckerphotography on video. ✨ Venue: @hofcafe_abtskueche HMU: @makeupxjuliana Cake: @denises_cakes
Denise & Robin — to be capturing a wedding of two people that have become friends over the past few European summers, made this one a little extra special. Love you guys. xx Photography: @annekelisaphotography Venue : @orangerie.elisenh
Epic day for L&B at Glendhu Station this summer — so much laughter, love, pizza, hakas and the best party vibes! Loved being a part of this one. ✨🦋 Photography: @annekelisaphotography Videography: @nanikanter Venue: @glendhustation Cel
Road trip up to Naseby for Jess & Jordan 🤍 Photography: @annekelisaphotography Coordinator: @stacweddings_hire Celebrant: @jenny_celebrant HMU: @the_hair_studio_ranfurly @amplified_cosmetica Flowers: @ruby_flora_farm Cake: @floral_and_feas
What an epic day at the Winehouse in Queenstown for Jess & Duncan 🤍 These two have been together since they were teenagers, grew up side by side and are still each other’s best friend - a pretty special love story to document! ✨ Photogra
No words could really do this day justice, but I’ll give it a go — I met these two beautiful people in my personal life, and somehow, as timing would have it, they ended up booking me for their elopement. Engaged on a world trip, married
Highly recommend going out for “sunset portraits” even when it’s pouring down with rain.✨ Amber & Sam, I’m honestly in awe of how much you two adore each other. So grateful to have been part of it all, can’t wait to

FAQS

  • My wedding photography packages start at $2,200 for 3 hours of coverage. From intimate elopements to full wedding days, there are different options depending on how much of your story you’d like captured. If you’re not quite sure how many hours you need, get in touch and I’m always happy to help you figure out what makes sense for your day.

  • Absolutely! I’m based in Wanaka and photograph weddings and elopements throughout Queenstown, Central Otago and further afield. If your plans take you somewhere else in New Zealand, or overseas, tell me where you’re heading and we can chat through the details.

  • HELL YEAH! Big weddings are wonderful, but I also love the intimacy and freedom of smaller celebrations. Whether it’s just the two of you somewhere in the mountains, a handful of your favourite people beside the lake, or a relaxed little wedding at home, I’m there to capture it in a way that still feels like a full story.

  • Of course. Most people tell me they feel awkward in front of a camera, so you’re definitely not alone. I’ll give you gentle direction when you need it, but I’m not going to spend your whole wedding day posing you. The goal is for you to be present with each other while I capture everything unfolding around you. The laughs, the nerves, the chaos and all the little glimmers in between.

  • Yes! We’ll work through your timeline together before the wedding so there’s enough space for the photographs you care about without making the whole day feel like one giant photoshoot. I can also help you think through things like portrait timing, light, locations and how much coverage will suit your plans.

  • We roll with it! Wanaka and Queenstown weather can have a mind of its own, and some of my favourite photographs have happened in rain, wind and moody mountain weather. We can adjust timings or locations if we need to, but I’m always looking for ways to make whatever the day gives us look beautiful rather than stressing about a perfect forecast. Keeping in mind to chat to your venue about rain backup plans!

  • You’ll receive a sneak peek from your wedding within one week so you have something beautiful to relive straight away. Your full edited gallery will be delivered within 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the time of year.