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Auckland & Otago Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer


Auckland, New Zealand  

Wedding + Family Photographer

Hello there..

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I'm Tara,

Your storyteller

Your Storytelling Photographer,

based in Auckland,New Zealand.

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Welcome to my lens, where moments become memories that last a lifetime. Originally from Dunedin and now shooting across Auckland and Otago, I specialize in weddings, elopements, and family sessions that feel real, relaxed, and completely yours.


I shoot with natural light and a documentary eye,  I'm there to capture what's actually happening, not to direct a performance. My favorite moments are the ones nobody planned: the look between you and your partner right before you say "I do," the laugh that catches your grandmother off guard, the quiet walk to the car at the end of the night.


Every couple gets a tailored approach, because no two love stories look the same.


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Get in touch :

Ready to embark on this photographic journey together? Feel free to reach out. I'm excited to hear your story and translate it into visual poetry.


Email: tarakatesphotography@gmail.com

Phone: 027 312 9525


East Auckland & New Zealand wide.


Let's capture your moments, one frame at a time.


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Packages start at $1280, with full-day coverage from $5399.


Every full wedding package includes:

  • Pre-wedding consultation call]
  • Engagement session
  • Online gallery of edited images
  • Print release
  • Second shooter option]


How it works:

  1. Enquire â€” tell me about your day and your vision
  2. Consultation â€” a call or coffee to talk timeline, locations, and package fit
  3. Your Wedding Day â€” I show up early, blend in, and capture everything as it unfolds
  4. Delivery â€” sneak peeks within  3 working days and full gallery within 6- 8 weeks,


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See My Work

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