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A bride and groom having their vintage film portrait taken at their Apiti farm wedding by Eilish Burt

Family Farm Wedding, Apiti – Emma + Peter

What. A. Day!She did indeed rain for Emma and Peters celebration but as they all say, this did not dampen the spirits one bit! Remote And Serene Wedding Locations My job takes me to so many incredible places and Emma’s family farm was tip top on this list. The breathtaking scenery was nestled in the […]

The bride and her groom walking off the rocks at Peppers on the point in rotorua. Vintage portrait taken by Eilish Burt

Peppers On The Point Wedding, Rotorua – Dannielle + Will

A Venue That Offers A European-Feel For Your Wedding Portraits If you are looking for a venue that makes it look and feel as through you got married abroad? Then Peppers On The Point is for you. Overlooking the vast Lake Rotorua, terracotta roofs and cobble stoned pathways… among many other aspects that make this […]

same sex couple sharing their first kiss as husband and husband in Auckland by Eilish Burt Photography

Dairy Flat, Auckland Wedding – Jarrod + Simon

Embracing Change and Capturing Love in Unique Wedding Photos Planning the perfect wedding day can be a stress-inducing experience, especially when Mother Nature has other plans. In today’s blog post, I’ll be discussing the importance of adaptability when it comes to planning your wedding and the gorgeous moments captured during Jarrod and Simon’s special day. […]

Bride and Groom having a dance at the top of their farm captured by Eilish Burt Photography

A Rustic Wainui Farm Wedding, Whakatane – Bre + Clarke

What an unreal celebration for a damn beautiful couple! When I think about rustic weddings, the first thing that will now come to mind is the couple I photographed on Saturday who got married on their beautiful farm in Wainui. This epic wedding was full of rustic charm and it made for some truly stunning […]

The Great Hall Art Centre Wedding, Christchurch – Claire + George

WOW! What a day, what a Wedding and what a Celebration!!! The rain may have been consistent for their day but that did not dampen ANYONES mood! It was an incredible day filled with lots of laughs, love and good times all around! The Location The Ceremony was held at the glorious Great Hall in […]

A vintage portrait of a bride and groom sharing a kiss at the Te Tumu Estate by Eilish Burt Photography

Te Tumu Estate Wedding, Papamoa – Emma + Tipene

Wow! What a magical day! These two tied the knot on the 26th of November 2023. It was the first time I have been blessed with the sound of someones accidental fart at a Wedding and it was the most hilarious thing ever! If I included the photo of that person who’d just done it […]

Newly engaged couple after their surprise proposal on the beach of Papamoa captured by Eilish Burt Photography

Surprise Engagement Proposal, Papamoa – Jake + Kai

Picture this: You’re standing on the beautiful Papamoa Beach, the waves crashing against the shore, the wind wildly flowing through your partners hair and you get down on one knee to ask the love of your life that all-important question. Isn’t that simply the perfect setting for a surprise proposal? Speaking of surprises, do you […]

A mother and father to-be walking down the beach in Papamoa after their maternity photoshoot with Eilish Burt Photography

Maternity Photoshoot, Papamoa – Savannah, Cam + Bump

The Free Flowing Joyful Experience You Deserve Pregnancy is an incredible journey, and what better way to celebrate the beauty of it than with a one-of-a-kind maternity photoshoot? It’s a unique opportunity to capture the love, emotions, and anticipation of welcoming your little one. I recently had the pleasure of documenting a stunning maternity session […]

A mum-to-be having her maternity photoshoot in the water of Ohope by Eilish Burt Photography

Maternity Photoshoot, Ohope – Alex, Quinn + Bump

A maternity photoshoot is more than just an opportunity to capture this unique and special moment in your life. It’s a way for you to express yourself authentically and celebrate the new, life-changing journey that lies ahead. At Ohope Beach, I was fortunate enough to document a stunning maternity session for soon-to-be-parents, Alex and Quinn. […]

A maternity portrait of a pregnant woman in the dunes of Ohope Beach captured by Eilish Burt Photography

Maternity Photoshoot, Ohope – Amber, Logan + Bump

As a photographer, there’s something truly special about capturing a couple’s excitement and anticipation for their little one. Documenting maternity photo sessions, especially at beautiful locations like Ohope Beach, is an experience I truly cherish. For pregnant couples, a maternity photoshoot is a perfect way to celebrate and remember this magical time. In today’s blog, […]