Adam & Kelly...

I first met these two lovebirds when Kelly was a bridesmaid and Adam a groomsman for their lovely friends who I photographed last year. So I was beyond stoked when Adam & Kelly asked me to photograph their wedding day, this past February!

The beautiful ceremony was held in the family garden out in Acacia Bay, followed by their reception at the Acacia Bay Hall. Kelly and Adam worked so hard on all of the little details, with Kelly and her bridesmaids even making their own bouquets (which are SO beautiful by the way!).

They knew exactly where they wanted to go for their bridal party photos, so we headed out to the stunning Whakaipo Bay, and were very lucky to have had some beautiful weather with the sun popping out just when we needed it to.

These two remind me of why I love my job so much, just so kind and so in love, I enjoyed every minute of their special day.

Here is a look at what we captured...

WeddingsKrystle RakatauApril 21, 2016Weddings, Taupo Wedding, Summer Wedding, Whakaipo Bay

Dylan & Sophie's Taupo Lakefront Wedding

These two, so much fun!

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Dylan and Sophie's beautiful lakefront wedding back in January.

Sophie flew in on the iconic Taupo Floatplane to exchange vows with Dylan, it was just perfect! We headed out to Acacia Bay to capture some beautiful bridal party portraits, then headed back to the Yacht Club to carry on with the celebrations. It was so much fun, I didn't want to leave!

Here is a look at what was captured from their very special day...

WeddingsKrystle RakatauApril 11, 2016Weddings, Summer Wedding, Taupo Wedding

Maternity Shoot with Kate...

I am so in love with this shoot!!

A few months ago, my good friend Kate, her awesome hubby Matt and her beautiful little bump headed out to Rangitira Point in Taupo for her maternity shoot.

Kate is an amazingly talented woman, being the creative director of Make Hey - Design and Lifestyle Studio, so fair to say she has pretty good style! She teamed up with the equally talented ladies at Daisychains and Paperplanes, who created the most beautiful flower crown I think I have ever seen!

Kate, you make pregnancy look sooooo good!!

This is what we captured...

MaternityKrystle RakatauJanuary 27, 2016Maternity, Lifestyle Photography, Taupo, Mums & Bubs