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Local Central O gal, based in Cromwell NZ 💁🏻‍♀️ The quiet and meaningful pieces of life that are so often overlooked.

Elopement • Wedding • Content • Portraits • Animals
Cromwell• Wānaka • Queenstown • Central Otago • NZ

Open for enquires ‘26 & ‘27 🤍

I’m Sam, photographer turned teacher… turned photographer once more! Sam is a local multi-passionate creative whose days are filled with photography, art, teaching, cherry orchard life, and welcoming guests to our BnB right here in Central Otago. While she is often found photographing families, weddings, and elopements, her real passion lies in capturing the beauty in everyday moments.

04/10/2026

I am opening up a few spots this week right here in Cromwell while the sun is out and our gorgeous cherry orchard is out in full bloom 🌸

If you’ve been meaning to update those family photos, or are starting to think about Christmas presents for the oldies, now is the time!

Come and meet Molly the 12 day old jersey cow, wander around our orchard, see the view of the Kawarau River down the back, and get some snaps of you and the fam enjoying time together 🥰

$250 special school holiday price just for our Cromwellian fams!

Flick me a message to book in a time 🤍

Sam x

20/09/2026

Back in May I received a message from a bloke in Sydney asking for a quote and availability for a surprise proposal in September. He had already booked the Coromandel Peak Proposal package with Wānaka Helicopters and had a 5 step plan that had me immediately thinking Maddie was the luckiest lass alive 😍

Skip to September on a typical Central Otago Spring day… she said yes! 🥹

It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be there to capture this special moment for them both 🙏🏼

Congratulations Cam and Maddie! x

Pilot: Travis from Wanaka Helicopters NZ
10/10 highly recommend!

17/08/2026

Saturday really threw everything at us 🌧️

Billie and Lindsay tied the knot at Butchers Dam, with the weather turning so wild mid ceremony that we were this close 🤏🏼to getting hailed on.

But they kept on keeping on, got through the ceremony, then zipped off to Lindsay’s parents’ place to warm up in front of the fire with a few well earned drinks in hand before the reception.

Eventually the rain eased, the clouds opened and the sun slipped through at just the right moment. We quickly ducked back outside and grabbed this shot!

There’s probably a pretty good marriage analogy in there somewhere. Weathering the storms together, keeping each other warm when things get a bit rough, trust that eventually the clouds will part and the sun will find its way through again. 🤍

Congratulations Billie + Lindsay. If Saturday was anything to go by, I reckon you two can handle whatever “weather” comes your way! 🥰 x

06/08/2026

Sometimes a one hour shoot is all you need!

Ashley & Dave
Eloped at Jacks Point Beach
30.05.26
🤍

02/06/2026

The first half of 2026 has been a blast with gorgeous elopements, weddings, and beautiful family adventures. Paint and Sip events have been few and far between, but the ones I’ve managed to find time for, have been a hoot! 🤍

For the next six weeks, I’m officially out of office on the first proper holiday my partner Linden and I have had in over four years 🫢 We’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to be a little bit selfish!

When I return, the second half of 2026 is already shaping up to be a fun one. Photographing engagements, weddings, and families; my bread and butter! 🥖🧈

I’ve also got a few personal creative goals bubbling away in the background too. More time for painting, printing some of my own photographic work, creating art just for the joy of it, and running more paint and sip events around Central Otago. It feels like a pretty exciting season ahead!

You’re still more than welcome to message me, make bookings, and send through enquiries while I’m away! I’ll be in a different time zone, but still checking in every few days 🥰

Catch you guys on the flip side!

Sam x

29/05/2026

A hill I’m willing to die on: autumn and winter golden hours are elite!

Give me crisp air, golden grass, long shadows and dreamy light any day 🥹

Congratulations again to Libby Strang who won my Mother’s Day giveaway. It was lovely to have a wee adventure with you and your family!

12/05/2026

There’s nothing quite like autumn in Central Otago 🍂

05/05/2026

Kylie asked me to get a few shots of Billy while he was freshly clean and looking dapper, and who could say no to photographing that handsome face!! 😍

I thoroughly enjoyed playing around and getting a bit artsy with these images, and I certainly wouldn’t say no to more shoots like this!

*Shot down by the Kawarau River Track in early March ‘26 around 7pm.

04/05/2026

Stoked to be doing a bit of mahi for by capturing some behind the scenes snaps 💪🏽

If you’ve ever been interested in learning about tools, techniques and how to start your own diy projects, check them out because their Intro to Tools workshops are starting this month 💁🏻‍♀️

Check them out:
https://www.womensshedaotearoa.org.nz/

03/05/2026

The quickest snaps just as the sun was setting in the Nevis last night 🥹

Annie the Collie and my boy, Ted the GSP 🐾

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