After my recent blog about Laura and Liam’s wedding (and their spectacular sunset shoot!), I’ve had a few people asking how they can make sure they get the best sunset wedding photographs - so today, I’m sharing my top tips! Read on to find out...
One of my favourite phone calls to receive goes a little bit like this: “Hey Mel, I’m _____’s sister. You photographed their wedding last year. I’d love to book you to photograph our wedding too!” I adore when the siblings of past wedding couples get in...
When you first get engaged, the process of wedding planning can seem a little overwhelming. Don’t worry - I’ve been there. Even years of experience as a wedding photographer couldn’t quite prepare me for the amount of organising, planning and booking that comes with your...
If you’ve ever wondered about professional photography awards and competitions, how they work, and why I enter, keep reading! Today, I’m sharing a bit about the world of professional photography awards. And I promise, I’m not writing this just to talk about the fact that...
One of my favourite parts of a wedding - night photography! It’s something that Mel Waite Photography has become known for. Sparkling, moody, creative shots taken under the night sky, these images make for the perfect end to the night, and look stunning framed up and...
Nearly half of all the couples whose weddings I photograph either already have children themselves, or they have an extended family full of kids! While some still opt for a child-free wedding day, I often get asked how couples can make their wedding more child...
Spring has sprung! September is here, the flowers are blooming, and there’s that crisp feeling in the air. So, without further ado - I’m talking all things magical about hosting a spring wedding here in New Zealand. Number one: the days are longer! The shortest winter...
A lot of people dream of having a backyard wedding in their family home - the place they grew up in, and a place that means so much to them. Or perhaps in their own home - to create wonderful new memories, to reminisce in...
The winter chill is in the air, the light is sharp and golden, and Matariki has risen - we’re well into the Wellington winter months! So, I thought this would be a great time to talk about planning a winter wedding in the windy city. Winter...
Have you ever though about having no bridal party at your wedding? Sometimes, you just have too many people you love and adore, and you can’t narrow it down to a bridal party. You just want them all there - all twenty-five of them - to...
What an absolute rollercoaster of a year we’ve had so far (and, keep in mind, it’s only July. Eek!). COVID-19 has had a surreal impact on every facet of our lives - and weddings were not spared from that effect. Nicole and John tied the knot...