Riddle Media, Trentham, Upper Hutt (2026)

Working with service-based businesses right across the Wellington Region, we help you show up online how you want to be seen! Riddle Media is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Emmet & Rachel Riddle. Emmet is a talented videographer with many years of experience working with clients across private and corporate projects. Emmet has an incredible talent for visual storytelling, and is a gu

n in the edit suite! You will find Rachel in the office and at the other end of the phone providing virtual administrative support to the Riddle Media team and our clients; providing quotes for projects and booking in the work across diaries, through to the overall running of the business. Whether you are looking to promote your business through video, create epic video content for your social channels, or have an upcoming corporate or private event you would like captured - Riddle Media is here to assist.

𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

• Brand Story Videos/Showreels
• Video Testimonials
• Short-Form Video (Reels) for your social platforms
• Behind the Scenes/Meet the Team
• Website/Social Media Content
• Video editing using client-provided content

Pricing and Packages are available on request based on your project requirements. For more information, to talk through an upcoming event or to source a quote for services; contact Rachel today via phone on +𝟲𝟰 𝟮𝟮 𝟬𝟵𝟲 𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭 or email 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙙@𝙜𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡.𝙘𝙤𝙢

10/06/2026

If you’ve ever had thoughts like these about showing up online… honestly, you are SO not alone!

We hear versions of these before booking every single shoot 😅

And the truth is?
Most business owners aren’t lacking personality, expertise or value…

They’re just letting fear, overthinking and self-consciousness convince them to stay hidden.

But here’s the thing...

You didn’t start your business to become invisible online.

You started it because:
➡️ you’re passionate about what you do
➡️ you genuinely help people
➡️ you care about your clients/customers
➡️ and you’ve built something worth talking about

And in 2026, people want to connect with PEOPLE more than ever before.

They want to:
👉 hear your voice
👉 understand your approach
👉 feel your energy
👉 connect with your story
👉 and know who they’re buying from

The businesses building the strongest trust online right now aren’t necessarily the most polished…

They’re the ones willing to SHOW UP 👏

And honestly?
Confidence on camera rarely comes first.

It’s built THROUGH doing it.
Through practising.
Through being seen.
Through getting uncomfortable a few times 😅

So if this is your reminder today:
Stop waiting until you feel “ready.”

Your business deserves to take up space online.

We help Wellington-based service businesses show up online the way they WANT to be seen - through human-centred video content that builds trust, confidence and connection. (And we hold your hand every step of the way!)

If you’re ready to stop hiding behind your business and start showing the humans behind the brand, then let’s chat!

08/06/2026

WELLINGTON CONTENT CREATORS COLLECTIVE...
📣 JUNE MEET-UP ANNOUNCED!

After the votes rolled in… this month we’re heading out to meet in the Hutt!

All the details you need to know! ⬇️

📍 Boneface Brewing Company - within Brewtown, Upper Hutt
🗓 Thursday 18 June
⏰ 6.00pm - 8.00pm

This month’s meet-up is again just all about keeping things relaxed, social and community-focused. These meet-ups are a space for Wellington commercial content creators to connect with others in the industry who just get it 🎬

Photographers, videographers, editors, social media managers, designers, creatives, agency humans, freelancers, side-hustlers… come hang out!

No formal networking.
No awkward intros.
No pressure.
Just good chats, good people and a space to connect with other creators navigating similar things.

And honestly, Boneface is such a great spot for this:
✨ heaps of parking
✨ easy to find
✨ relaxed atmosphere
✨ great food & drinks

We totally understand creator life can feel a bit unpredictable energy-wise sometimes 😅 so there’s never any pressure around attendance - We don't need an RSVP and there is plenty of room for everyone, so if it feels right to come along on the night, we’d love to see you there! This is a safe and chill space, and we got you!

Don't want to come alone? Then Tag another Wellington creator below in the comments and bring them along with you!👇 - See you there!

Emmet & Rach

05/06/2026

Well… June officially filled up FAST 😅

As 2026 keeps rolling on, we honestly feel so grateful to continue building momentum and locking in more and more exciting projects with incredible Wellington businesses.

From one-off shoots through to ongoing monthly content sessions, June is now absolutely jam-packed and the books are officially closed 🎬

BUT… we are now taking bookings for JULY!

And honestly, if you’ve spent the first half of 2026 thinking:
👉 “We really need to create more video content…”
👉 “I need to get more comfortable on camera…”
👉 “We should really show more of the humans behind the brand…”
👉 “We need testimonials/social content/brand videos…”

…this is probably your sign 😉

Because all of those things:
✨ talking-to-camera content
✨ sound bite Reels
✨ behind-the-scenes content
✨ client testimonials
✨ brand story videos
✨ professional social content

…are the kinds of things that build trust, familiarity and connection online over time.

And before you know it, the second half of the year disappears just as quickly as the first...

If you want support creating content that helps your business show up online the way you WANT to be seen, let’s chat 😊

📩 Now taking shoot bookings from July onwards!

03/06/2026

Honestly… we wouldn’t be this busy without busy businesses trusting us to come in and capture what they do best 🎥🎬

So this is a little client shout out to some of the awesome humans currently working with us through our Monthly Content Shoot Subscription!

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One thing all of these businesses have in common is that they genuinely care about what they do, their people and the experience they create for their clients and honestly, that’s the kind of energy we LOVE capturing.

From getting brave talking to camera, to showing behind-the-scenes moments, team interactions, day-to-day processes and all the little things that make their businesses unique… it’s been so cool watching these brands lean further into showing up online and more of the humans behind what they do.

Because while there may be other businesses in similar industries… there’s nothing that can replicate the people, personalities and team culture behind each of these brands 👏🏻

And while we are definitely video-first content creators, we also absolutely LOVE capturing still imagery throughout our monthly shoots too 📸

These are some of the still moments Rach captured recently behind the camera, just awesome little snapshots of incredibly hardworking business owners and team members doing their thing 🙌🏻

Thanks so much for continuing to have us along for the ride guys. We appreciate you more than you know 😊

27/05/2026

One of the biggest things we notice when we walk into businesses to film content is this 👇

The moments business owners think are “nothing special”… are often the EXACT moments people find most interesting!

Because while you’re busy just doing your job, your audience is quietly noticing:
✨ how you interact with people
✨ how your process works
✨ how thoughtful you are
✨ how your team communicates
✨ the little details you care about
✨ the way you do things differently

And honestly?
THAT is the stuff that builds trust and connection online 👏

As content creators, we always come into shoots with planned shot lists and strategy, but some of our favourite content moments actually happen while simply observing your business in motion.

We’re constantly noticing:
🎬 little interactions
🎬 funny team moments
🎬 thoughtful processes
🎬 behind-the-scenes routines
🎬 client interactions
🎬 problem-solving moments
🎬 “Wait… can you do that again?” moments 😅

And so often people are surprised when we point the camera toward something they’ve completely overlooked because to THEM it just feels normal.

But from the outside looking in?
Those little moments are often the exact reason people can feel drawn to your business.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck for content ideas lately, here’s your reminder to start paying attention to:
1️⃣ How you do things
2️⃣ How your team interacts
3️⃣ What happens behind the scenes
4️⃣ What clients experience when working with you
5️⃣ The tiny details that make your business feel different

Because there is SO much content sitting inside your everyday business life already. Sometimes you just need to be open to seeing it like that. Why not have a talk with your team about it coming up and get everyone's take on it if you haven't done that in a while!

And if you need a fresh set of eyes and new perspective to help you see all the good stuff you should be sharing online, that's exactly what we're all about!

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Trentham
Upper Hutt

Website

https://riddlemedia.co.nz/

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