Wedding & Elopement
Photography & Videography
Christchurch + Canterbury, New Zealand
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Looking for a Christchurch wedding photographer who captures genuine emotions, natural moments, and timeless memories?
I'm Kateryna, the photographer & videographer behind Kate Kish Photography & Videography, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I photograph weddings and elopements across Canterbury, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Akaroa, Nelson, and destinations throughout New Zealand.
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a relaxed countryside wedding, or a full-day celebration, I'll capture every genuine moment naturally and without awkward posing—creating timeless photographs that let you relive your wedding day for years to come.
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Why Couples Choose Kate Kish Photography & Videography
Choosing your wedding photographer and videographer is about so much more than finding someone who creates beautiful photos and films. It's about finding someone you genuinely feel comfortable with from the very first conversation.
At Kate Kish Photography & Videography, I believe the best moments happen naturally. That's why I'll gently guide you when needed while giving you the freedom to enjoy your wedding day. No awkward posing, no forced smiles — just genuine emotions, real connections, and timeless memories captured as they unfold.
As a Christchurch Wedding photographer & videographer, I've photographed and filmed weddings throughout Christchurch and Canterbury, as well as destinations across New Zealand. Whether you're planning a relaxed countryside wedding, a city celebration, or an intimate elopement, my approach is always calm, natural, and focused on telling your story.
My goal is simple — to create bright, emotional, storytelling photographs that allow you to relive your wedding day exactly as it felt, even decades from now.
Step inside real wedding days and explore full galleries filled with heartfelt moments, beautiful details, and timeless memories captured throughout the day.
I photograph up to 20 weddings per year. Booking for 2026–2027 — a few weekends left!
Wedding Photography Packages
⭐ MOST POPULAR
Deluxe Wedding Package
Full-Day Coverage (10 Hours)
Designed for couples planning a full-day wedding in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand. From morning preparations to the dance floor, this package captures the complete story of your wedding day.
You'll receive
600+ Photos
Complimentary Engagement Session
20 Fine Art Prints
Priority Sneak Peeks
Private Online Gallery
High-Resolution + Web-Size Images
Perfect for
Bride & Groom preparations — First Look — Ceremony
Family Photos — Couple Portraits — Reception
First Dance — Dance Floor
Investment — $4,100 NZD
✓ Response within 24 hours
✓ Flexible payment options available
✓ Available throughout Christchurch, Canterbury & New Zealand
Signature Wedding Package
One of our most popular wedding photography packages for Christchurch & Canterbury weddings
From Morning to First Dance (9 Hours)
Perfect for couples who want to capture almost every part of their wedding day in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand. This package includes the most important moments—from morning preparations through to the first dance and the beginning of the evening celebrations.
You'll receive
500+ Photos
Complimentary Engagement Session
15 Fine Art Prints
Priority Sneak Peeks
Private Online Gallery
High-Resolution + Web-Size Images
Perfect for
Bride & Groom preparations — Ceremony
Family Photos — Couple Portraits
Reception — First Dance
Investment —
$3,800 NZD
✓ Response within 24 hours
✓ Travel throughout New Zealand
✓ Flexible payment options available
Elegant Wedding Package
Essential Wedding Coverage (7 Hours)
Perfect for couples planning a relaxed wedding in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand. This package captures all the most meaningful moments — from getting ready through to your ceremony, family portraits, couple portraits, and the beginning of your reception.
You'll receive
350+ Photos
50% Off Engagement Session
Sneak Peeks Within 72 - 96 Hours
Private Online Gallery
High-Resolution + Web-Size Images
Perfect for
Bride & Groom preparations — Ceremony
Family Photos — Couple Portraits — Reception Entrance
Speeches or Cake Cutting (depending on your timeline)
Investment — $3,200 NZD
✓ Response within 24 hours
✓ Flexible payment options available
✓ Available throughout Christchurch, Canterbury & New Zealand
Classic Wedding Package
Perfect for Intimate Weddings (5 Hours)
Perfect for couples planning an intimate wedding or smaller celebration in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand. This package focuses on the most meaningful parts of your wedding day — from your ceremony and family portraits to relaxed couple portraits and the beginning of your celebration.
You'll receive
250+ Hand-Edited Photos
Sneak Peeks Within 72–96 Hours
Private Online Gallery
High-Resolution + Web-Size Images
Perfect for
Ceremony — Family Photos
Couple Portraits — Wedding Party Photos
Reception Entrance (depending on your timeline)
Investment — $2,500 NZD
✓ Response within 24 hours
✓ Flexible payment options available
✓ Available throughout Christchurch, Canterbury & New Zealand
Everything Included in Every Wedding Photography Package
Every wedding package includes much more than wedding photography. From planning your wedding timeline and meeting before the big day to sneak peeks, professional editing, and ongoing support, I'm here to make your experience relaxed, enjoyable, and completely stress-free. Whether you're getting married in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand, you'll receive the same personal service from our first conversation to your final gallery.
Personal Wedding Planning Support
Online or In-Person Planning Meeting
Timeline Planning Assistance
Sneak Peeks Within 72–96 Hours
Professionally Hand-Edited Images
Private Online Gallery
High-Resolution & Web-Size Downloads
Multiple Secure Image Backups
Natural Guidance Throughout the Day
Weather Backup Plan
Travel Available Throughout Christchurch, Canterbury & New Zealand
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Christchurch & Canterbury Wedding Videography
Cinematic wedding films available as an add-on to every wedding photography package
Your wedding deserves to be remembered through both beautiful photographs and timeless films.
As a Christchurch wedding photographer and wedding videographer, I create natural wedding films that capture the laughter, happy tears, heartfelt vows, speeches, and all the moments that photographs simply can't preserve.
Whether you're getting married in Christchurch, Canterbury, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, or anywhere across New Zealand, your wedding film allows you to relive your wedding day exactly as it happened.
Recent Wedding Films
Wedding Videography Packages
Wedding videography can be added to any photography package. If you're unsure which film is right for your wedding, I'd be happy to help you choose the perfect combination of photography and videography.
Signature Film
1-Minute
Investment: $1,000 NZD
Perfect for couples wanting a beautiful cinematic wedding highlight film without full-day video coverage.
Created in a modern storytelling style, this professionally edited 1-minute film captures the biggest emotions, genuine moments, and atmosphere of your wedding. It's the perfect keepsake to relive your day and share with family and friends.
Cinematic Film
2-Minutes
Investment: $1,500 NZD
Perfect for couples who want a longer, more emotional wedding film with additional moments captured throughout the day. Beautifully edited in a cinematic storytelling style, this film lets you relive your wedding day for years to come.
Full Story Wedding Film
Most Popular for Full-Day Weddings
Investment: From $2,000 NZD
For couples who want their entire wedding day beautifully preserved on film.
From the quiet moments of getting ready through to the evening celebrations, your wedding story is captured naturally and edited into a complete cinematic film you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Every wedding is different, so the final investment depends on your photography package, wedding timeline, location, and the amount of videography coverage you'd like. I'd be happy to create a personalised quote based on your wedding day.
Every Wedding Film Includes
Professional cinematic editing
Cinematic colour grading
Personalised music selection
4K high-resolution delivery
Ready to share with family & friends
✓ Response within 24 hours
Wedding Add-Ons
Engagement Session
Available at 50% off with the Classic (7-hour) Package and included in the Signature (9-hour) and Deluxe (10-hour) Packages.
A relaxed engagement session is the perfect way to celebrate this exciting chapter while helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera before your wedding day.
Whether you're planning a wedding in Christchurch or anywhere across New Zealand, an engagement session allows us to get to know each other, helping you feel completely relaxed when your wedding day arrives.
Includes:
1-hour engagement session
50+ professionally edited images
Outfit planning guide
Natural posing guidance
Private online gallery
High-resolution & web-size downloads
Perfect for save-the-dates, wedding invitations, wedding websites, or simply creating beautiful memories together.
Your engagement session should be as unique as your relationship.
Whether you're dreaming of the mountains, the beach, a beautiful hiking trail, or somewhere that's meaningful to your relationship, I'm always happy to help plan the perfect location for your engagement session.
Travel within 50 km of Christchurch is included.
If your dream location is a little further away, I'd be delighted to travel. Additional travel costs are based on the location and will always be discussed with you before booking.
Engagement Session Investment From $550 NZD
✓ Response within 24 hours
Wedding Content Creation Add-On
Behind-the-Scenes Wedding Content for Social Media
Relive your wedding day almost instantly with professional wedding content creation filmed throughout your day on iPhone 17 Pro Max in 4K.
Perfect for couples who want authentic behind-the-scenes wedding videos for Instagram, TikTok, Reels, and social media while waiting for their professionally edited wedding gallery.
Whether you're celebrating an intimate elopement or a full-day wedding anywhere in New Zealand, this add-on lets you relive your day through natural, behind-the-scenes moments captured as they happen.
Includes:
Behind-the-scenes wedding video clips throughout the day
All raw vertical clips delivered within 24 hours
From one professionally edited highlight reel (up to 1 minute)
Filmed in stunning 4K on iPhone 17 Pro Max
Perfect for Instagram Reels, TikTok & social media
Content creation is available as an add-on to all wedding photography packages. If you'd love to relive your wedding day almost instantly and share beautiful behind-the-scenes moments before your full gallery is ready, this is the perfect addition to your wedding experience.
Content Creation Investment
From $600 NZD
✓ Response within 24 hours
More Ways to Personalise Your Wedding Experience
Every wedding is unique, and your photography package should be too. Alongside engagement sessions and wedding content creation, I offer a range of optional add-ons designed to make your wedding experience even more personal, memorable, and tailored to your day.
From faster gallery delivery and breathtaking drone photography to a completely personalised photography and videography package, every add-on is designed to complement your wedding plans. Whether you're celebrating in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand, I'm always happy to customise your coverage to suit your timeline, location, and vision.
If you're unsure which options are right for you, I'd love to help you create a wedding photography package that perfectly fits your celebration.
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Your Wedding Photography Experience
From your first enquiry to receiving your final wedding gallery, I'll guide you through every step of your wedding photography experience.
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but booking your Christchurch wedding photographer doesn't have to be. From our first conversation to delivering your beautifully edited wedding gallery, I'll make the entire experience relaxed, organised, and enjoyable so you can focus on celebrating your day.
1. Enquire
Get in touch through my contact form and tell me about your Christchurch wedding, Canterbury wedding, or destination wedding anywhere in New Zealand.
2. Let's Chat
We'll arrange a phone call, video call, or meet for a coffee to chat about your wedding plans, photography style, timeline, and choose the package that's the perfect fit for your day.
3. Secure Your Date
Once you're ready to book, I'll send through your wedding agreement and invoice for the 30% booking fee. As soon as both are completed, your wedding date is officially reserved.
4. Wedding Planning
Over the months leading up to your wedding, I'm always here to help. Whether it's creating your photography timeline, recommending locations, answering questions, or helping plan the flow of your day, you'll have unlimited support whenever you need it.
5. Your Wedding Day
Relax, celebrate, and enjoy every moment with your favourite people while I capture your day naturally as it unfolds. I'll gently guide you when needed but never interrupt the genuine moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.
6. Sneak Peeks
Within 48–96 hours, you'll receive a selection of beautifully edited preview images to relive your day and share with family and friends while the excitement is still fresh.
7. Your Full Gallery
Within 6 weeks, you'll receive your complete online gallery with professionally hand-edited high-resolution photographs, ready to download, print, and treasure for generations.
Ready to Start Planning?
I'd love to hear about your wedding plans and help you create a relaxed, natural wedding photography experience you'll remember for years to come.
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Loved by Wedding Couples Across Christchurch & New Zealand
There's nothing more meaningful than hearing how couples felt about their experience. Here are a few kind words from the people who've trusted me to capture one of the biggest days of their lives.
Kyla & Naude
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Kate. From our engagement shoot all the way through to our wedding day, she made us feel so comfortable, relaxed, and completely ourselves in front of the camera.
Kate has such a warm and calming presence, and it never felt forced or awkward. She captured the most natural, genuine, and beautiful moments between us. Her attention to detail and ability to make every moment feel special really shows in her photos, which we absolutely love.
She was so involved and supportive throughout the entire process, always checking in, guiding us when needed, and making sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. On the wedding day especially, she blended in so naturally while still capturing every important moment perfectly.
What made the experience even more special is that Kate became more than just our photographer throughout the process , she genuinely became a friend to us as well. We always felt cared for, supported, and understood, and that meant so much during such an important time in our lives.
We are beyond grateful to have had Kate be part of such special moments in our lives and genuinely loved working with her. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Alysia & Shane
Kate was incredible to work with. Her passion for her work is contagious. The way she immediately made us feel so comfortable from our first shoot with her, I knew we had chosen the perfect fit. She has a gift for capturing the sun at the perfect spot and I am blown away by her art. I loved working with her and will continue to use her throughout our lives for major shoots! She is talented beyond compare! Her love for capturing love is beautiful. Thank you for making us feel seen!
Thank you to all the wonderful couples who've shared their experience. Read more 5-star reviews on Google Business Profile.
Ready to start planning your wedding?
I'd love to hear about your wedding and help you choose the perfect photography and videography package.
✓ Response within 24 hours
✓ Flexible payment plans available
✓ Available throughout Christchurch, Canterbury & New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s like going on a hike or a lovely walk with a friend while capturing beautiful memories along the way. I’m here for you — open, fun, and easy-going. With me, there’s no awkward silence, just relaxed poses, genuine emotions, and your true feelings shining through..
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My style is emotional, bright, and timeless, focused on capturing genuine moments as they naturally unfold. I believe the best photographs aren't just beautiful — they make you feel something.
Rather than relying on stiff poses, I create a relaxed environment where you can simply enjoy being together. I'll gently guide you when needed while allowing plenty of space for real connection, laughter, happy tears, and all the little moments in between.
My goal is to create images that not only show what your wedding day looked like, but also remind you exactly how it felt. I want you to look back at your photos in 20 years and be transported right back to those moments with the people you love most.
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You're not alone — most couples tell me this before their wedding day. My approach is natural and relaxed, with gentle guidance rather than stiff posing. Within a few minutes, most couples forget the camera is even there.
If you're feeling nervous, an engagement session can be the perfect confidence boost. It's a relaxed opportunity to spend time together, get comfortable in front of the camera, and see how effortless your wedding photos can feel.
Engagement sessions are included complimentary with my 9- and 10-hour wedding photography packages.
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Absolutely! Want to add extra services or remove something? Whether it’s drone shots, faster gallery delivery, or an additional video, I’m always open to tailoring your package to fit your vision. We’ll talk it through and make it happen.
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Most couples book between 6 and 18 months before their wedding date. Popular summer dates often book out well in advance, so I recommend enquiring as soon as you have your venue and date confirmed.
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Your date is officially reserved once your contract has been signed and the booking fee has been paid.
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Yes. A 30% booking fee is required to secure your wedding date and ensure it is reserved exclusively for you. The remaining 70% balance is due one week before your wedding day.
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Most couples choose either 7 or 10 hours of coverage. The right amount depends on your timeline, whether you'd like getting ready photos, and how much of the reception you'd like captured. I'm always happy to help you choose the package that best fits your wedding day.
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For smaller weddings, intimate celebrations, and elopements, absolutely. Five hours is usually enough to capture the ceremony, family photos, couple portraits, and part of your cocktail hour. If you're planning a larger wedding or would like getting ready photos, you may benefit from additional coverage.
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For many couples, yes. Seven hours often covers getting ready, the ceremony, family photos, couple portraits, cocktail hour, and some reception moments. It's a great option if you'd like a relaxed experience while keeping coverage focused on the most important parts of the day.
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For most weddings, 9 hours is the perfect balance. It allows time to capture both partners getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, speeches, and part of the evening celebrations without feeling rushed.
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The 10-hour package is designed for couples who want their entire wedding story documented from morning preparations through to the dance floor. It provides maximum flexibility and allows the day to unfold naturally without worrying about the clock. The additional hour of coverage is especially valuable in the evening, allowing more time to capture sunset portraits, candid moments with guests, and the energy of the celebration as it unfolds.
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Yes. If your plans change before the wedding, additional coverage can usually be added depending on availability.
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Every wedding is unique, but most couples receive approximately 50 carefully edited images per hour of coverage. My focus is always on quality and storytelling rather than delivering hundreds of duplicate images.
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Absolutely. I'll help you create a timeline that allows enough time for portraits, family photos, and all the moments that matter most, while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable.
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Yes. Engagement sessions are a wonderful way for us to get to know each other before the wedding and help you feel more comfortable in front of the camera
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Don't worry — some of my favourite wedding photos have been taken in unexpected weather. I'll always help create a backup plan and find beautiful locations that work regardless of the conditions.
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Sneak peeks: within 48–72 hours
Full gallery: delivered within 6 weeks
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Yes! I know how exciting it is to relive your day, so I always send a selection of sneak peeks within a few days of your wedding.
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Your images are delivered through a private online gallery where you can easily download, share, and print your photos.
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Absolutely. Your images are backed up across multiple systems to ensure they're kept safe throughout the editing and delivery process.
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Yes, I offer wedding videography alongside photography. Having both services under one creative vision allows your photos and films to feel cohesive and tell the same story. If you're interested in both photography and videography, I'd be happy to recommend the best option for your wedding day.
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Yes! Wedding content creation is available as an add-on to any wedding package. Using a smartphone, I capture behind-the-scenes moments, candid clips, details, and short video content throughout the day. You'll receive all raw clips within 24 hours & an edited reel video, making it easy to relive your wedding and share those special moments on social media while waiting for your professional gallery and film.
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Yes! I offer both wedding photography and videography, so you can have your memories preserved through both beautiful images and moving films.
Whether you're looking for photography, videography, or a combination of both, I'll help create a package that fits your day. Having a shared creative vision across both services helps tell your story naturally and consistently, allowing you to relive not only how your wedding looked, but also how it felt.
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Yes. I'm based in Christchurch but photograph weddings throughout Canterbury and across New Zealand.
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Yes! Australia is one of the most popular requests, but I’m always up for flying anywhere to capture your unique love story.
Contact me and tell me about YOUR perfect day, and I’ll help turn your dream into reality!