YU LE + SEAN
Emily's style of capturing everything felt so natural. We never felt like we had to do awkward poses.
"FELT SO NATURAL"
EXPERTISE
Experience You Can Rely On
Over 15 years of photographing weddings means I've encountered almost every situation. I bring a calm confidence to every moment and know what will be important to you in years to come.
The result: Peace of mind knowing your memories are in skilled hands.
VALUES
Seeing You,
Not Just Photographing You
Learning what is important to you and then creating the space for meaningful moments to unfold. I photograph with heart, intuition, and care.
What you’ll love: Photos that feel genuine, natural, and really you.
EMPATHY
TRUST
Trusting the people who are bringing your vision to life and capturing it, is vital to being able to relax and let go on the day.
Your wedding isn't cookie cutter and your priorities of the day are important to me.
Capturing your vision & authentic Moments
EXPERTISE
With over 15 years experience, I bring a blend of technical ability, artistic vision, and interpersonal skills to capture the unique emotions and moments of your wedding day, ensuring a lasting and beautiful record no matter how the day unfolds.
You're in good hands
EXPERTISE
With over 15 years experience, I bring a blend of technical ability, artistic vision, and interpersonal skills to capture the unique emotions and moments of your wedding day, ensuring a lasting and beautiful record no matter how the day unfolds.
You're in good hands
EXPERTISE
You're in good hands
FUN
A photography teacher once said to me "when you hear laughter, run to it" and I still think of that almost every wedding day! I don't take myself too seriously, and if things go off script just because its fun, I embrace it!
A relaxed and enjoyable experience
FUN
A photography teacher once said to me "when you hear laughter, run to it" and I still think of that almost every wedding day! I don't take myself too seriously, and if things go off script just because its fun, I embrace it!
A relaxed and enjoyable experience
Trust
Because This Is a Celebration
A photography teacher once told me, “When you hear laughter, run to it,” and I still think of that at almost every wedding. I don’t take myself too seriously, and if things go off-script just because it’s fun, I embrace it.
Why it matters: Photos that feel as joyful and alive as your day really was.
FUN
No Cookie Cutter
The best photos aren't poses you've seen at other weddings. They happen when you feel comfortable and understood. I’m here to guide gently, communicate clearly, and capture your story with honesty.
This gives you: The freedom to relax, knowing you’re supported and seen just as you are.
PAULINE + STU
It's like you can feel the joy radiating out of her photos. Her approach towards not forcing moments, but to capture them as they naturally occurred resonated with how we wanted our day to be remembered.
"SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CALMING PRESSENCE"
EMILY
Hi, I’m Emily, a wedding photographer with experience across Australia, New Zealand, and some wonderful international destinations.
I take a calm but fun, unobtrusive approach, letting your day unfold naturally so the photos reflect real emotions and connections.
I try to dress like a guest (with running shoes), will share a glass of bubbles with you, and have a chat with your Gran.
My journey began in the darkroom and art school, with studies in ceramics and fine arts, before earning a Diploma in Photography.
My weddings have been featured in Vogue and Together Journal, and I’ve been honoured as New Zealand Wedding Photographer of the Year, along with multiple awards through NZIPP and AIPP.
Blending in is my superpower so that you get photos that you don't even know are being taken.
GEt to know
This film was sent to me by JOSUÉ FILMS who caught this footage of me at Sonali and Matt's amazing wedding that we shot near Wellington. He wrote the loveliest shout out that I hope tells you a little more about me:
“Human connection: I worked with Emily once, once is enough to know so much about a person. I’ve always learnt to judge people not how they treat me but how they treat others around me.
Emily, your photographic eye to capture the most humane photographs from a wedding is beyond amazing but to know when to put the camera down and be there for the subject you are photographing is what separates you from the rest, whether it’s during the morning and immerse yourself in the clients culture or grabbing a chair next to the mother of the bride for five seconds to comfort her.”
GIVING BACK
We are among the truly fortunate.
That's why, for the past 15 years, I've donated an average of 3.8% of my income to charities as well as volunteering with non-profit organisations. In recent years that number has grown to nearly 4.5%, with my goal of reaching up to 10%.
Every time you choose Emily Adamson Photography, you're not just preserving memories, you're making a tangible difference in the lives of people, animals and our planet.
Together we've fed children, supported families in crisis and fleeing war zones, supported shelters and sanctuaries, rescued animals, given to emergency relief funds, planted trees and cared for the environment in New Zealand and Worldwide.
THANK YOU
SARAH + DAN
Only after about 2 minutes I felt fully at ease like it was just a fun shoot with a friend. Emily slotted into our wedding as if she was a long time friend and we had several people comment how they barely noticed her camera and felt at ease. 100% recommend her, and worth every cent and more.
"SHE MADE IT FEEL REALLY EASY"
