Exclusive Queenstown Wedding Astrophotography


Wedding Photography under the stars and the Milkyway Galaxy


This product is one of our most popular add-on options.

For a successful photoshoot under the stars, 3 elements must align:
– The Moon’s position & Moon Phase (Any light pollution from a bright moon will wash out views of the stars)
– The Weather (Clouds may cover the view of the stars)
– Location to avoid light pollution


Phases of the Moon

queenstown new zealand heli wedding elopement photographer videographer | Astrophotography diagram depicting the phases of the moon: new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, third quarter,
Night Shoots must be planned around the Moon Phase:
Ideally a night with a New Moon or a Crescent Moon
Alternatively before Moon Rise or after Moon Set.
Night Shoots must be planned around the Moon Phase:
Ideally a night with a New Moon or a Crescent Moon
Alternatively before Moon Rise or after Moon Set.

Our method is all done in-camera: