Documenting the wild, wonderful journey you are on  

with images as meaningful and beautiful as your bond.

Wedding photography by Kirsten Ogden. Honest, emotive wedding photography for the wildly in love. Based in the South Island of New Zealand, photographing worldwide.

Hi, I’m Kirsten. I’m a wedding and elopement photographer drawn to the quiet in-betweens, the hand squeezes, the deep breaths before “I do,” the laughter that bursts without warning. My approach is simple - I want to tell your story honestly, beautifully, and with heart.

I’m not here to manufacture moments. I’m here to witness them.

Whether we’re running barefoot through golden fields or tucked under a rain-soaked umbrella, I’ll be there, camera in hand, quietly documenting the raw and the real. The wind in your hair, the nervous glances, the way your fingers find each other without thinking. This is the good stuff. This is what I live for. I am based between Christchurch and Wanaka and I travel all over the South Island and beyond.

I’ll be there to photograph all that plus the moments you didn’t know happened.

I will capture who you are as a couple, all the feels and the little things that matter. I will craft a photography experience where you and your partner can relax into being photographed and feel at ease right from day one.

I build relationships with my couples, to allow me to capture your most special moments in a natural, non-intrusive way.

Based in Christchurch, I specialise in couples shoots, fun engagement shoots, weddings and elopements in the South Island. I also travel extensively around New Zealand and Australia for photoshoots and I am available globally.

 
Wedding photograph from the top of the Port Hills in Christchurch
 
 

Smaller weddings are becoming the norm for many couples. If you are planning a more intimate celebration, I can work with you to scout some amazing ceremony and photo locations. I keep my travel costs low so I am able to join you on any epic adventure to any destination you can dream of! Contact me for a travel and elopement quote.

 
 

This is me!

I have had the pleasure of capturing weddings for the past 7 years. I take pride in providing a meaningful experience for my couples and creating timeless, artistic and candid wedding photography.

Travel

I am lucky enough to travel frequently between Australia and New Zealand. For the summer season I live in New Zealand but for winter I can usually be found in Australia. My husband is a warm blooded Queensland boy who thinks wearing jandals (or thongs as he would say) is over dressed. After living in Australia for 8 years I am also partial to a Kirra beach winter. I pop back and forth regularly though so I am available in either country at any point of the year :)

2025/2026 Travel

 

Let’s plan an epic day
of love, laughter,
bubbles and dancing.

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