Queenstown NZ Heli Wedding & Elopement Photographer

View our recent Portfolio of Weddings & Photoshoots, in chronological order. This includes extended galleries and blog posts from Weddings.

We have been photographing weddings since 2012 starting in Wellington, and our oldest blog posts date back to 2014 – including Weddings photographed in Auckland, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Wellington and Canterbury.

We started offering all-inclusive Elopement Wedding Packages starting in 2019, in Queenstown – where we are now based.

Kelly & Anthony – Stoneridge Estate Wedding

Kelly & Anthony – Stoneridge Estate Wedding

On November 10th, 2022, love blossomed in the picturesque landscapes of Queenstown, New Zealand, as Kelly and Anthony exchanged their vows in an enchanting lakeside ceremony. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Wakatipu, the couple’s special day was nothing short of a fairytale. Join us as we delve into the magical moments of their unforgettable celebration, held at the…

Kim and Tom | Stoneridge Estate Wedding

Kim and Tom | Stoneridge Estate Wedding

“Wow!!! James photographed our wedding and can’t thank him enough. We spoke before the wedding about the style we liked, and James certainly delivered. We couldn’t be happier with our photos, and we’ve only seen the previews. He was so easy to have around, made us feel comfortable and coached us when required. If you are looking for a photographer, then I HIGHLY recommended James and his team. Thank you James and Tomomi, you perfectly captured our day and we will treasure these photos forever.”

Alana & Andrew’s Queenstown NZ, Cecil Peak Heli Wedding Elopement

Alana & Andrew’s Queenstown NZ, Cecil Peak Heli Wedding Elopement

“We did a heli-elopement package and OMGOODNESS 😍🙌✨ We loved it so much!!! Thank you so much to James and his incredible Team. They were all so lovely, helpful, encouraging and comfortable to be around! I really really appreciated having Tomomi and Ayaka there as well – they were so incredibly helpful and amazing the entire day! We love our spectacular wedding photos and couldn’t be happier ☺️ for couples wanting a stress free and romantic day that’s all about them – I would highly recommend this option 💖”

Deana & Alex’s Queenstown NZ, Mt Creighton Heli Wedding

Deana & Alex’s Queenstown NZ, Mt Creighton Heli Wedding

Deana and Alex’ Queenstown NZ Mt Creighton Heli Wedding Elopement. Planning, Photography and Videography by Team James Hirata. Celebrant: Andrew Bell Florist: Orange Blossom Designs Hair & Makeup: Yuki Wang Getting ready with Yuki Wang Hair & Makeup Artist, at Novotel Hotel Queenstown First Look at Novotel Queenstown Ceremony at Mt Creighton with Andrew Bell Celebrant

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