Info & Pricing

 

Sonja Read plans to capture your day exactly as it unfolds — the fun, the laughter, the magical moments, and the mad ones too — all the little pieces that make your wedding uniquely yours. My editing process is thoughtful and thorough, leaving you with a gallery of images that reads like a book of memories, ready to be revisited and treasured for years to come.

 

Package 01

A shorter time period without missing the important parts of the day

2-3 HOURS

 

Starting From

 

$ 3000

Package 02

Most of the day is covered, I either start with the getting ready and miss the reception or start at the ceremony and be with you until the first dance

6-7 HOURS

 

Starting From

 

$ 4000

 

Package 03

Photography leaving nothing out, I will be with you from getting ready to the first dance

8-10 HOURS


 

Starting From

 

$ 5000

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Photography Extras


$250 per hour second shooter

Archival wedding albums start from $1500

My Process

 

1.Fill out the form

 

Let me know a bit about your selves and how you both met, its also nice to know what you like about my photography

 

 

2.Call or Meet up

 

Lets have a catch up over a coffee in Auckland/Waiheke or we can have a chat over the phone

 

 

3.Picture time

 

Its always myself with you on your wedding day capturing all of the fun, laughter and emotions

 

 

4.Delivering photos

 

Delivery is about six weeks after your wedding day, I hand edit every image to a high standard

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the travel expenses included in your packages or covered additionally?

If you’re getting married on Waiheke Island, you won’t need to worry about any travel costs—I’m happily based here full time. I’ll also have my car available, which means we can easily pop off to another beautiful spot for portraits if the timing allows.


For Auckland CBD weddings, I just ask for a small $50 contribution to cover the passenger ferry.


For locations outside central Auckland, travel costs are usually around $250–$500 to cover overnight accommodation and/or bringing my car over on the ferry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is my first photoshoot, what should I know?

I want my couples to feel relaxed, natural, and completely themselves. I’ve developed plenty of gentle, easy-going ways to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera—even if you’re a little shy or not used to being photographed. My aim is for the experience to feel fun and effortless, not posed or pressured.


I’m always happy to meet up in person or have a chat over the phone to talk through my photography style, answer any questions, and give you a clear idea of what to expect on the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the weather is unfavourable for an outdoor shoot?

Rain on your wedding day? No problem at all. In fact, it can create some of the most magical images. I come prepared with umbrellas, and I’m great at discovering sheltered little nooks where we can sneak away for photos without getting drenched.


After years of shooting weddings in all sorts of weather, I know there’s always a way to make something beautiful happen. Sunshine or showers, your day will still feel like you—and I’ll capture it just as it unfolds.

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Testimonials
a bride and groom are seen close up lying on a beach, they are really laughing together

Sonja!


These are just phenomenal!! You captured not only the day, the details and the love. But you captured myself and Joel’s true characters and relationship so beautifully.


Thank you so much Sonya! Your art will be on display in our home for a life time! We can’t thank you enough. Blown us away is an understatement!


You made the day enjoyable you let us be us and just did your thing! You’re communication was amazing!! Considering we were in Australia and you NZ, the communication was flawless and seamless.


We have had nothing but racing reviews from family and friends.


The most grateful newly married couple,

Mr and Mrs Williamson

Brittany and Joel

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a bride and groom pose under their wedding arch with the evening sunlight, they are embraced and happy at Mudbrick vineyard

Sonja is a photographer that will make you feel so at ease on your day. She is incredibly approachable and helpful, Prior to our wedding she was happy to Skype and email us to answer any questions (and we had many!) that we had. I'm someone who is incredibly awkward when it comes to having pictures taken but Sonja is just such a calming presence, her way of taking photos is unobtrusive so you feel so at ease in front of the camera. Sonja went above and beyond to capture everything and everyone at our wedding, In fact, we have a picture with every single one of guests and that is no easy feat!


The icing on the cake was the many pictures Sonja was able to capture of me and my family with my handsome boy...my dog Milo.


If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, understands you as a couple, answers the million emails you send them, has an eye for great locations and candid shots, I couldn't recommend Sonja enough. We just got our pictures back and they are stunning. My husband and I couldn't be happier!!

Udara and Minura

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Testimonials
a bride and groom walk towards the camera on a path through the greenery smiling and holding hands

Sonja is absolutely amazing! Such a genuine person with the most amazing talent to capture beautiful candid moments!


On our wedding day she blended in seamlessly with our family and friends and everyone loved how unobtrusive she was.


Both my husband and I are in love with the photos! It rained the whole day but Sonja's enthusiasm energised us to enjoy the romantic rainy day photos.


Sonja was also so accommodating with our wedding date changes and travelled all the way from Waiheke island to capture our special day. Even when the reception venue changed to be further away then we had originally planned she was still happy to come down, and we are so grateful to her for all the travel she did! 🥰


10/10 recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!++


you only have to look at her portfolio to fall in love with her beautiful shots!

Ingeborg and Cristian

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Testimonials
in a field of wild grass a groom affectionately kissed his brides nape of her neck in a caring affectionate embrace at the top of Mudbrick

Sonja was incredible, laid back and produced high quality photos of our special day. She really felt as though she was one of our family members by the end of the day. My husband and I had an intimate wedding with our immediate families at Mudbrick, and it was really important that we worked with someone who didn't need too much direction, since we live overseas in Hawai'i. We also wanted to work with someone based in Waiheke.


From our initial estimate, to electronic payments and a really fast turnaround on edits, Sonja was easy to work with - both on logistics and administration as well as artistry. You can tell that Sonja is committed to her craft. I wanted a certain type of photo and she took the extra step of renting a special lens for the shoot. She also spent a good 30 minutes with us in a chest high field full of pollen just to get the perfect shot! My brother also got his wedding photos done (he eloped 2 years earlier) in the morning so she shot photos the entire day! Now that's endurance! Thank you Sonja!

Aki and Matt

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an ornate place setting of gold cutlery and pops of bright coloured blooms on a dark sultry background at Tantalus Estate
a very happy dog looks at the camera smiling with a doggie bow tie for a wedding day

 

Let's document your story

If you’re after a laid-back photographer who genuinely loves her craft and knows how to make the most of every moment, Sonja might just be your perfect match. With a calm, friendly presence and an eye for the moments that really matter, she captures your wedding day as it naturally unfolds — full of connection, laughter, and a little bit of magic along the way.

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