Wedding Photographer & Videographer

Christchurch & Canterbury

New Zealand

Timeless wedding photography & films across Canterbury and New Zealand

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Featured Weddings

Explore real weddings from Christchurch, North Canterbury, and across New Zealand for inspiration, venue ideas, and to see what a full wedding day looks like through my lens.

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Gabriella & Jan

Autumn Wedding at Cossars Wineshed

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Kyla & Naude

Autumn Wedding at Cossars Wineshed

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Alysia & Shane

Autumn Wedding at Cossars Wineshed

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Capturing Love Stories Across New Zealand

Hi, I'm Kateryna — the photographer behind Kate Kish Photography.

Originally from Ukraine and now proudly based in North Canterbury, I photograph weddings across Christchurch, Canterbury and New Zealand, creating bright, emotional and timeless images that tell your story exactly as it felt.

With over 10 years of photography experience, I believe the best photographs are the ones filled with genuine emotion. My relaxed approach means you can enjoy your wedding day while I gently guide you when needed, capturing the laughter, happy tears, and beautiful little moments that make your story unique.

My goal is simple: to create photographs that instantly bring you back to how your wedding day felt and become treasured memories for generations to come.

I'd be honoured to tell your story.

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Why Couples Trust Kate Kish Photography

Your wedding day deserves more than beautiful photographs — it deserves someone who helps you feel relaxed, confident, and fully present. From your first enquiry to your final gallery, my goal is to make your wedding day feel effortless, whether you're celebrating in Christchurch, Canterbury, or anywhere across New Zealand.

Feel Relaxed & Be Present

Most couples tell me they're nervous about being in front of the camera — and that's completely normal. I'll gently guide you when needed while giving you plenty of space to simply enjoy your wedding day together.

The result is natural, authentic photographs that never feel posed.

Wedding Timeline Support

A beautiful wedding gallery starts long before the wedding day.

Together we'll create a wedding timeline that gives you plenty of time for beautiful photographs while making sure you never feel rushed or miss the moments that matter most.

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Bright, Emotional & Timeless Wedding Photography

My editing style is bright, true-to-life and timeless, preserving not only how your wedding day looked, but the emotions you felt throughout it.

Every image is carefully edited so that years from now you'll remember the laughter, happy tears, and little moments that made your day unforgettable.

Authentic Moments You'll Treasure Forever

The best photographs aren't created by standing still and smiling at the camera. They're found in the laughter, happy tears, warm hugs, and quiet moments you never even realised happened.

Those are the memories I love preserving most.

Support Every Step of the Way

From your first enquiry to your final gallery, I'm here to make the entire experience easy, enjoyable and completely stress-free.

Over the years, I've learned that the best wedding photographs happen when couples feel relaxed, present and free to enjoy every moment. That's exactly the experience I want for you.

Whether you need timeline advice, location recommendations or someone to help calm the nerves, I want you to feel like you have a trusted friend by your side — not just your photographer.

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Kind Words From My Couples

There's nothing more meaningful than hearing how couples felt about their experience. Here are a few kind words from the wonderful people who trusted me to capture one of the most important days of their lives.

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★★★★★

Gabriella & Jan

Trott's Garden Wedding, Ashburton, Canterbury

Kate was our best choice as a photographer!! All our guests loved her and we love her and the incredible work!!

The photos convey the exact feeling we wanted, lightness, love and a lot of happiness!!! 🥹❤️

A wedding celebration taking place outdoor in front of a traditional Maori meeting house, with the bride and groom walking down the aisle surrounded by guests, including children, as flower petals are thrown.

★★★★★

Hinearo & Michael

Kaikoura , Canterbury

Highly recommend! Our photographer Kate Kish was timely, professional, and so easy to work with. She is so lovely & captured our wedding day beautifully. We felt completely at ease.

We are obsessed with the final gallery and so are our friends and whanau . Thank you Kate

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★★★★★

Yevgen & Julia

Christchurch , Canterbury

We are so happy we chose Kate as our wedding photographer... She was fully involved in the process, guiding us when needed and making sure we felt comfortable in front of the camera...

Looking at the photos now, we can relive every emotion — we couldn't have asked for a better result!

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★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google

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Free New Zealand Wedding Timeline Guide

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Based on real New Zealand weddings, this free guide includes practical timeline examples, wedding photography tips, and planning advice to help your wedding day flow naturally from beginning to end.

✔ Real New Zealand wedding timelines

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✔ Wedding photography timeline recommendations

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✔ Common mistakes to avoid

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Wedding Photography Packages in New Zealand

Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a full-day celebration, my wedding photography packages are designed to suit weddings across Christchurch, Canterbury and New Zealand, giving you beautiful photographs and guidance from planning through to your final gallery.

10 Hours

Complete wedding day from morning preparations to dancing

  • 600+ Photos

  • Complimentary Engagement Session

  • 20 Fine Art Prints

  • Priority Sneak Peeks

  • Private Online Gallery

  • High-Resolution + Web-Size Images

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9 Hours

Full-day coverage from getting ready to your first dance

  • 500+ Photos

  • 50% Off Engagement Session

  • 15 Fine Art Prints

  • Priority Sneak Peeks

  • Private Online Gallery

  • High-Resolution + Web-Size Images

7 Hours

Ceremony, portraits and reception highlights

  • 350+ Photos

  • 50% Off Engagement Session

  • 5 Fine Art Prints

  • Sneak Peeks Within 72 - 96 Hours

  • Private Online Gallery

  • High-Resolution + Web-Size Images

5 Hours

Perfect for intimate weddings and relaxed elopements

  • 250+ Photos

  • 50% Off Engagement Session

  • Sneak Peeks Within 72 - 96 Hours

  • Private Online Gallery

  • High-Resolution + Web-Size Images

Not sure which package is right for your wedding?

I'd love to help you choose the perfect amount of coverage for your wedding day.

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from $2,500 NZD

Your Wedding Photography Journey

From your first enquiry to receiving your final gallery, I'll guide you through every step of the process, making your wedding photography experience simple, relaxed, and enjoyable.

1. Enquire

Tell me about your wedding plans, venue and vision through my contact form.

2. Let's Chat

We'll organise a phone call, video call or coffee to discuss your vision and choose the perfect package.

3. Secure Your Date

Sign your contract and pay the booking fee to officially reserve your wedding date.

4. Wedding Planning

I'll help with your timeline, locations and answer any questions before the big day.

5. Your Wedding Day

Relax and celebrate while I capture your day naturally, with gentle guidance whenever needed.

6. Sneak Peeks

Receive beautifully edited previews within 48–72 hours.

7. Your Full Gallery

Your complete gallery arrives within 6 weeks, ready to download, print and enjoy forever.

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Ready to Tell Your Story?

Every wedding is unique, and I'd love to hear about your plans. Whether you're planning a Christchurch wedding, a Canterbury celebration, or an intimate New Zealand elopement, I'll help you choose the perfect amount of coverage for your wedding day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for more answers?

Visit my complete Wedding FAQ, where I've answered 25+ of the most common questions couples ask about wedding photography, wedding timelines, engagement sessions, gallery delivery and much more.

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  • I recommend booking your wedding photographer as soon as you've confirmed your wedding date and venue.

    Most couples book 6–12 months in advance, especially for popular spring and summer dates. If you'd love me to photograph your wedding, it's best to get in touch as early as possible to secure your date.

  • Absolutely! I love travelling and photograph weddings throughout Canterbury and across New Zealand, including destinations like Queenstown, Wānaka, Lake Tekapo and Akaroa.

    Weddings within 100 km of Christchurch have no travel fee. For locations further away, I'll provide a clear travel quote with your package.

  • Absolutely! I offer a variety of flexible payment plans to help make your wedding photography investment more manageable.

    During the booking process, we'll find a payment schedule that suits you, so you can focus on enjoying your wedding planning without unnecessary stress.

  • Of course! Every wedding is different, and I'm happy to tailor a package to suit your plans.

    You can also choose from a range of add-ons, including an engagement session, drone photography, wedding films and content creation, to create the perfect package for your day.

  • Every wedding is unique, so the final number of images varies depending on your coverage.

    I guarantee at least 50 professionally edited images per hour, and couples who book longer coverage naturally receive a larger gallery to tell the complete story of their day.

  • You'll receive a selection of sneak peeks within 24–96 hours, so you can relive your favourite moments almost immediately.

    Your fully edited online wedding gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks.

  • Absolutely! One of my favourite parts of wedding planning is helping couples create a relaxed timeline that allows plenty of time for beautiful photos while making sure you can simply enjoy your day.

    I also offer a free Wedding Timeline Guide, which you can download directly from my website.

  • Rain never stops a beautiful wedding. My biggest advice is to embrace the day and enjoy every moment — we can't control the weather, but we can create beautiful memories in any conditions.

    I always bring professional rain covers for my equipment and backup cameras, so I'm fully prepared to photograph your wedding whatever the weather brings.

  • Yes! Engagement sessions are one of my favourite things to photograph. Many couples use these images for save-the-date cards, wedding invitations or reception decor.

    Sessions can be booked on their own or as part of your wedding package, and I'm always happy to travel to beautiful locations like Castle Hill, Lake Tekapo, Arthur's Pass or anywhere that's meaningful to you.

  • Fill out one of the enquiry forms on my website — whether you'd like to check my availability, ask a few questions, or enquire about a package.

    I'll get back to you as soon as possible, and if your date is available, I'll guide you through the booking process from there.

Ready to Start Planning Your Wedding?

I'd love to hear all about your wedding plans and help you create photographs that you'll treasure for generations.

Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a relaxed countryside celebration or a full-day wedding anywhere in Christchurch, Canterbury or New Zealand, I'd love to be part of your story.

Let's chat about your vision, check my availability and find the perfect photography package for your day.

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