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Selah Weddings · 2026 / 2027 Scroll

About Selah

Welcome.

We're a team and network of photographers, filmmakers, and content creators travelling and serving throughout New Zealand. Our approach is documentary at heart, mixed in with some iconic fine-art editorial moments you'll frame on your wall forever.

We focus on the in-between moments. When he's carrying the dress. The emotion of your mum and dad before the ceremony begins. The giggles during the couple shoot. After years of photographing weddings, we know the details that often go overlooked, and we make sure to capture them for you to cherish.

On the day, we work calmly and respectfully, guiding when needed, and knowing when to step back and be a fly on the wall. We're here to serve you well and carry the responsibility of documenting the day so you can be fully present.

Ryan, director and photographer at Selah Weddings
RyanDirector · Photo · Video · 35mm · Super 8
Liam, photographer at Selah Weddings
LiamPhotographer · 35mm · Super 8
Philip, videographer at Selah Weddings
PhilipVideographer · Super 8
Josh, photographer and videographer at Selah Weddings
JoshPhotographer · Videographer · 35mm · Super 8
Anna, photographer at Selah Weddings
AnnaPhotographer · 35mm · Super 8
Shot on real Super 8 film

Your Wedding Day

A timeline of your day

What will content look like during each part of your day? Here's just a glimpse of what we capture on a traditional 8-12hr wedding day.

01

Details & flatlay design

Rings, invitations, heirlooms and the little pieces you chose. Styled and photographed before the morning gets loud.

Wedding rings
Styled flatlay detail
Bridal shoes and heirloom
Wedding stationery detail
Perfume and jewellery detail
02

Groomsmen & getting ready

The calm and the chaos of the morning. Some epic pics of you and your mates! (plus finally some photos of you, sir 😉)

Groomsmen together
Groom fixing his tie
Groomsmen sharing a laugh
Groomsmen gifts laid out
Groom getting ready
A groomsman helping the groom into his jacket
Groom getting ready by the window
Groom fastening his jacket
Groom getting ready by the window
Groom buttoning his jacket
Groom getting ready
03

Bridesmaids & getting ready

Robes, champagne, and the people who've known you the longest. We love capturing the emotion before the dress goes on, and a special moment with Dad before he walks you down the aisle :)

Bridesmaids together
Bride getting ready
Bride portrait before the dress
Getting ready detail
Bride in her dress
The dress hanging by the window
Bride putting on her earrings
The bride with her bridesmaids
The bride by the window before the ceremony
04

Ceremony & formalities

Vows, first looks, the walk down the aisle. The moment everything you planned becomes real.

Bride before the ceremony
Walking down the aisle
Vows with the wedding party
The ceremony beneath a floral arch
The ceremony sign, hand lettered
The aisle in a vaulted chapel
05

Group & family portraits

Everyone who travelled to be there, in one frame. Organised gently so it never eats your day.

Large group portrait
Family group by the lake
Confetti send-off with family
Elopement group by the alpine lake
Family gathered outside the church
Bridesmaids portrait
06

The people who matter most + detail shots

Nana and grandad. The kids who wouldn't sit still. The flowers you agonised over, the cutlery you spent hours choosing. The people who might not always be here, and the details everyone else forgets. One day, some of these are the frames you'll hold onto the most :)

Grandparents together at the wedding
The children all together
An in-loving-memory table for those not here
The cake on a wine barrel
Family watching the ceremony
A flower girl with a parasol
The memory and guest table
The reception, set and waiting
A flower girl in the garden
A joyful moment between the two of you
The place setting, chosen with care
07

Wedding party portraits

Your closest people, together. The half-hour that's always the loudest and the most fun.

Bridesmaid portrait
Wedding party together
Wedding party portrait
Wedding party laughing
Wedding party candid
Wedding party walking
08

Bride & groom portraits

The part of the day that's just the two of you. Phew, finally a break and a little distance from the crowd. These are the photos you'll hang on the wall.

Couple portrait, intimate
Couple portrait on film
Couple by a vintage car
Couple by the lake
Couple portrait at a homestead
Couple laughing on the hill
Couple embrace at sunset
Couple in golden light
Couple beneath a sweeping tree
Couple by the alpine lake
Couple at the cathedral doors
09

Reception, speeches & dancing

The party! Grazing tables, big speeches, first dances, and everyone finally letting loose. This is the bit everyone's been waiting for :)

Guests celebrating
The couple greeted into the reception
Reception dinner
First dance
Dance floor moment
Reception celebration
A guest giving a speech
Laughter during the speeches
Reception detail
The DJ working the decks
Speeches at the reception
The dance floor in full swing

This could be your day.

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What our couples say

In their own words

"We couldn't have asked for a better wedding videographer."

Words simply can't describe how much we love every moment he captured. He told the story of our day exactly as we imagined, if not even better. Watching our film brought every emotion flooding back, and we'll treasure it forever. Ryan was incredible to work with from start to finish. He brought such amazing energy to the day and made us feel completely at ease.

As two very camera-shy people, we were amazed at how comfortable he made us feel, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy every moment. We can't recommend him highly enough to anyone looking for a videographer who is not only exceptionally talented but also an absolute joy to have as part of your day.

Tegan & Caleb

Groom embracing a guest Emotional hug at the wedding Bride holding her bouquet

"We could not recommend Selah Weddings enough!"

We could not recommend Ryan, Liam, and the team at Selah Weddings enough! We were amazed at the quality of our photos, and how they managed to capture so many heartfelt and emotional moments from the day!

From the very beginning they were bubbly, fun, and keen to know exactly what we wanted. They communicated with us well and consistently, and we were able to have complete trust in them as a result. Our family and friends are still absolutely raving about our photos, even months later! We were absolutely over the moon with them.

Briar & Matt

Ohau, New Zealand

Wedding party by the barn Couple portrait

"The photos were even better than we could've hoped for."

Selah was great at communicating with us at every step, making sure we had every shot we requested, and took creative freedom when we were short on ideas. From the posed to candid, absolutely nothing was missed and I couldn't recommend Selah enough. You will not be disappointed booking for your occasion!

Destiny & Theo

Backyard wedding · Rongotea, New Zealand

Couple walking a colonnade Bride outside a church

"We had no concerns throughout the whole process."

Selah was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Our wedding photos are beautiful and we couldn't be more happy. Ryan was very responsive and we had no concerns throughout the whole process. We had a small intimate wedding and he was very helpful with suggesting ideas, from photo groupings to where and how to pose, so we never felt awkward.

Elena & Georgi

Intimate church wedding · Wellington, New Zealand

Groom portrait in black and white

Packages & Prices

your Investment
in memories

2026 / 2027

With every collection

The same care and attention, whatever you book. Great communication, no surprises, no hidden fees.

Sneak peeks in 14 days

50 edited highlights back within two weeks. Your full gallery follows in 6 to 8 weeks. (7 to 14 day express edit available.)

High-res, yours to keep

Every image in high-resolution, 4K minimum video quality, unlimited downloads, full printing rights.

A real planning call

We map your day together, the timeline, locations and the bits you actually care about, so nothing gets left to chance on the day!

Free nationwide travel

No travel fees, anywhere in the country. We come to you, wherever you're saying yes.

Signature Collections

Named by the part of the day they cover. Choose photo, video, or both together and save.

Select one to update the pricing below

A couple on a jetty by an alpine lake on their elopement day
The Elopement

Just the two of you. Ceremony & portraits, for elopements & small days.

$3,900
$4,400 separately · save $500
up to 3 hours

Photo & video together
150+ images + a ~2 min motion recap with your vows, delivered in 4K

A couple sharing a kiss at the front of a church
The Ceremony

Getting ready through your vows & portraits. Ends before the party.

$5,400
$6,000 separately · save $600
up to 5 hours

Photo & video together
350+ images + a 3–4 min recap with vows & ceremony audio

Most booked
A couple laughing together beside a wooden barn
The Whole Day

Getting ready right through to your first dance. Nothing rushed.

$6,900
$8,000 separately · save $1,100
up to 8 hours

Photo & video together
600+ images + a 5–7 min feature video with vows & speeches audio

A couple in a wooden boat on a misty mountain lake
Sunrise to Send-Off

First coffee to the sparkler send-off. Every moment, start to finish.

$8,900
$10,300 separately · save $1,400
up to 12 hours

Photo & video together
800+ images + an 8–10 min feature video with vows & speech audio

Every collection includes a pre-wedding planning call, timeline guidance, documentary-style coverage, natural colour editing, a 50-image sneak peek within 14 days, high-resolution images with unlimited downloads, minimum 4K quality video, and free nationwide travel. All video packages include 2–3 licensed music tracks. Prices in NZD.

Rather pay it off over time? Secure your date with $750, then easy monthly payments right up to your wedding, so you can lock in the day now and pay as you go. The Whole Day works out around $600 a month across the year before your day :)

Not sure how many hours? See your day.

Yours will almost certainly run differently, this is only here so you can picture it. We'll map out your real timeline together on your planning call, or if you've got it sorted, no worries at all.

The more of your day we're there for, the more we catch. More time in getting ready and the reception gives us room to:

  • style the flatlays of your rings, invitations and shoes
  • grab the group photos with the guys, the games and the nerves
  • slow down, get creative and work different angles and light
  • stay for the speeches, the first dance and the dance-floor chaos

It's why the longer collections reach past the ceremony at both ends.

Couple in a field, black and white

No travel fees, nationwide

Based in Palmerston North, serving couples the length of New Zealand. Wherever you're getting married, we'll be there, the price is the price!

Still & motion, on real film

Shot on real Kodak film. The nostalgia and warmth of real film woven through your day, in motion on Super 8 and in stills on 35mm. Add it to your day, or make it your whole story.

Film only · standalone

Super 8 on its own

A dedicated film shooter and your day on real film, with no photo or video alongside.

Half dayUp to 5 hours · a 4–5 min film + a ~2 min cut to share$2,600
Full dayUp to 8 hours · an 8–9 min film + a 3–4 min cut to share$3,600
+ Add to your photo / video

Add Super 8 to your day

We're already there for your photos or video, so we roll real film through your day. The more film, the more of your day makes it in.

A Taste of Film2–3 min · the day's standout moments+$1,200
The Feature Most popular4–5 min · more moments, detail & candids+$2,200
The Director's Cut8–9 min + a short cut to share+$3,000
35mm film photograph of a couple at golden hour
+ Add to your gallery

35mm film photos

Hand-shot on vintage cameras, developed and woven right into your photo gallery.

40–50 photographsa film set+$850
100–120 photographsfull film coverage+$1,700

Every film booking includes a pre-wedding film plan, real Kodak stock professionally sourced, processed and scanned at a dedicated lab, a hand-cut edit set to your day, and private gallery delivery to keep. We only take a limited number of film dates each season.

Add-ons to make it yours

Add any of these to a collection, or build your own coverage.

Most added

Fast-track delivery

Your full gallery in 7 to 14 days

Skip the usual 6 to 8 week wait. Your whole edited gallery fast-tracked to the front of the queue, so you can relive the day while it's still fresh.

$1,200
Second shooter

A second angle across the day

We bring on a second team member for your specific service, so two photographers for the day, or two videographers for the day. Great for capturing multiple angles at the exact same time. Think the groom's reaction as well as you walking down the aisle, or both your reaction and Dad's during the first look.

$600half day$950 full day
Rehearsal or welcome dinnerCapture the night before too$900
Drone coverageAerial photo & video of the landscape$500
Extended coverageMore of your day, without rushing$450 / hr
Full ceremony filmYour whole ceremony · 2 to 3 camera angles, clean audio$700
Full speeches filmEvery speech, start to finish · 1 to 2 camera angles, clean audio$700
60-second teaserA shareable clip within 72 hours$600
Raw content archiveEvery unedited file, ~4000 in all$900
Documentary editA longer 20 to 40 min film of the day$1,200
Camcorder footageEarly-2000s home-video texture, in your film$500
Engagement & pre-wedding sessionsA relaxed pre-wedding shoot · view sessions →from $695

We take a limited number of weddings each year, and peak dates from October to April are often reserved 12 to 18 months ahead. If yours is close, it's worth checking early.

Engagement sessions, wall art and anything else you have in mind, we'll walk through it all together on the call.

How booking works

01

Choose your collection

Pick your coverage and any add-ons. Not sure yet? We'll walk through it together on a quick call.

02

Sign and secure the date

A simple contract and a deposit lock in your day. From there, it's ours to plan with you.

03

Pay your way

A 50% deposit with the balance before the day, pay in full, or spread it into monthly payments right up to the wedding. Payment plans add a 15% fee.

Not sure where to start? Let's chat it through.

Book a discovery call

Engagement & pre-wedding sessions

A relaxed shoot before the wedding, so the camera feels a bit more comfortable by your big day! You walk away with a set of images you can use for invites, your registry, or even at your wedding! The easiest way to meet your content experts, before the big day. Digital, 35mm, & Super 8 available.

Engagement session on a golden-lit road
Couple embracing at golden hour
Golden-hour engagement portrait
Couple dancing in a field
Couple in the evening light
Engagement session silhouette at sunset
Couple on a hilltop at their engagement session
Couple embracing in the hills
Engagement session, black and white
Hannah and Jackson embracing on garden steps, black and white
Hannah and Jackson among the trees
Hannah and Jackson playing in the long grass
Ryan & Anna's Engagement On Super 8 (home style)
Caleb and Nat on their engagement session at golden hour

The Classic Session

A relaxed shoot, just the two of you.

  • Around 90 minutes, one location
  • 50+ digital edited images
  • Delivered within the week
  • Private online gallery, yours to download and print

$695

A couple on 35mm film at sunset

The Film Session

Your digital session, with a roll of real photo film.

  • Around 90 minutes, one location
  • 50+ digital edited images
  • Delivered within the week
  • Private online gallery, yours to download and print
  • One roll of real 35mm film (25 to 30 filmic-style images)
  • Hand-developed and woven into your gallery

$895

Most loved

The Deluxe Film Session

The complete photo & video film experience.

  • Around 90 minutes, one location
  • 50+ digital edited images
  • Delivered within the week
  • Private online gallery, yours to download and print
  • One roll of real 35mm film (25 to 30 filmic-style images)
  • One roll of real Super 8 film (a 2 to 3 minute vintage film of the two of you)

$1,595

Heirloom albums

Hand-bound by Queensberry, the studio the world's finest wedding photographers trust. Full-grain leather, your names embossed into the cover, thick lay-flat pages. The day you can hold, pass down, and keep off a hard drive.

A couple's initials embossed into a full-grain leather album cover
Your names, embossed in leather
Hand-bound leather Queensberry album tied with grosgrain ribbon
Hand-bound, tied in grosgrain
Thick lay-flat matted pages of a Queensberry album
Thick, lay-flat pages
Hand-bound leather Queensberry albums tied with ribbon

The Signature

10 × 10″ leather · 15 spreads

A beautifully bound layflat album of your favourite images. The one you'll reach for first.

$1,400

Most loved
Queensberry leather album in its designer presentation box

The Heirloom

12 × 12″ leather · 20 spreads · designer box

Larger, thicker, and boxed. Room for the whole story, made to sit out and be seen.

$2,200

Thick lay-flat Queensberry album with matted pages

The Grand

15 × 12″ leather · 25 spreads · designer box

Our largest keepsake. A gallery of your day in print, sized to hand down for generations.

$3,200

A full-size Queensberry album beside a smaller parent copy
Parent copiesA smaller, same-design duplicate of your album to gift the family, from $595 each.

Hand-bound by Queensberry in New Zealand. Extra spreads $45 each. Every album is designed with you before it goes to print.

Come tell us about your day.

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On your walls

The day off the hard drive and into your home. Printed by Queensberry on archival cotton-rag, hand-finished, framed and ready to hang.

A Queensberry fine-art print on textured cotton-rag paper, embossed by hand
The print itself

Archival cotton-rag, embossed by hand

Thick, textured, gallery paper made to last a lifetime without fading, each one finished with the Queensberry emboss. The kind of print you feel before you even hang it.

Fine-art prints, ready to frame

Small
30 × 42 cm
$120
Medium
42 × 59 cm
$240
Large
59 × 84 cm
$420
Fine-art framed wedding print

Fine-art framed print

Matted and framed in oak, black or metallic. Ready to hang.

from$450

Fine-art float-framed canvas print

Fine-art canvas / float frame

Gallery-wrapped or floated in a timber frame.

from$350

Group a series into a styled wall collection, from $900. We help you choose the images, sizes and finish so it sits right on your wall.

Good to know

Your questions, answered

Do you offer payment plans? Can we pay it off over time?

Yes! $750 secures your date, then we split the rest into easy monthly payments over the months leading up to your wedding, wrapping up about a month before the day. A 15% fee applies for spreading it out, and we set up the automatic payments with you so it's completely hands-off. Just let us know and we'll build a plan that suits you.

Honestly, we're not really "photo people". Is that a problem?

Not at all, this is what we do all day! Most of our couples say the exact same thing. We shoot documentary-style, so you're not stuck posing for hours. We'll give you gentle direction when you want it and otherwise let the day unfold, and you'll be surprised how natural it feels, even if cameras make you nervous right now.

Why should we choose Selah over other wedding photographers?

A few things, really! First, we care a lot about quality. Every photo and film is edited to the same high, timeless standard, in true-to-life colour that won't look dated in a few years. We also shoot real Super 8 and 35mm film, which most photographers don't offer, for a warmth and grain you just can't fake. And just as much, it comes down to how we treat you: we're relaxed, respectful and genuinely invested in your day going well, not just in getting the shot. You'll feel at ease the whole way through, even if cameras make you nervous. (And if you ever want photo, video and film together, that's all one team in one style, so nothing clashes.)

What if our photographer gets sick or has an emergency?

That's honestly the beauty of working with a team. Your coverage is provided by Selah, not one single person, so if your shooter can't make it (illness, injury, or an emergency), we'll always have another experienced Selah shooter ready to jump in at the same standard or higher. Every one of us works in the same style, and your editor stays the same no matter who shoots, so your photos and film always come back looking exactly like Selah. You're never left without coverage.

What if our day runs a little longer than we booked?

No stress, we're pretty relaxed about it and we'll never pack up in the middle of something special. If it's looking like your day needs a bit more time, extra coverage is easy to add on at $450 an hour, and we'll always check in with you first so there are never any surprises.

Should we get our prints and albums through you, or somewhere cheaper?

Your images are yours to keep with full printing rights, so you can absolutely print them anywhere. That said, we'd genuinely recommend keeping your albums and prints with us. You're not just paying for a printed product, but for the design and craft behind it. We use professional labs and hand-bound Queensberry albums a high-street printer simply can't match, we advise you on what will suit your space and your story, and we design the whole album for you, then check in and fine-tune it until it's exactly right. It's the difference between a stack of photos and an heirloom you'll pass down.

What happens if it rains?

We shoot rain or shine, and honestly some of the most beautiful, emotional photos happen in the weather. We'll always have a plan B for portraits, and we'll never let a bit of rain stress you out on the day. You've got enough to think about!

Bride in a cabin, black and white

Let's tell your story.

If you're here, you've most likely already submitted a form enquiry with us, so we'd love to put a face to the name & just chat through your day. Would you be keen to jump on a quick no-pressure 15–30 min video call this week? :)

If a call's not really your thing, no stress at all! You can still lock it in if you're ready, & we're happy to just chat back and forth via email, and catch up on a video call closer to the day.

www.selahweddings.co.nz hello@selahweddings.co.nz +64 274 702 576 Based in Palmerston North, servicing nationwide.
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