total presence on your wedding day

documenting your love story as it happens

Auckland elopement photographer

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I hear…

you’re not the traditional wedding type.

you value:

genuine moments over staged poses

presence over self-consiousness

authenticity over performativity

if traditions don’t bring you joy…

you don’t have to conform.

you deserve the wedding that you want…

regardless of what anyone says

cinematic storytelling

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cinematic storytelling -

what if your day could look like a movie?

without you doing anything but be yourselves

cinematic documentary wedding photography allows you to:

capture the genuine emotions & intimate moments of your celebration

be free of the pressure of staged poses and forced smiles

document a wedding day that’s uniquely you as a couple

reflect the essence and feeling of your day & love story

hang on —

what does cinematic documentary photography mean?

let’s break it down:

“cinematic”

A style that aims to create images that evoke the atmosphere and storytelling qualities of movies.

“documentary”

A style that focuses on capturing real moments and emotions as they naturally unfold, without much intervention from the photographer.

putting them together you get…

the real moments and emotions of your wedding day — preserved in movie-like, story-driven photos

being authentic isn’t easy

(especially on camera)

There are so many voices that tell us to fit in, or people-please. Which can make choosing to live and do things that truly reflect ourselves so difficult.

You are good enough. You deserve the exact wedding day you want.

I’m here to create and hold space for you to show up as your true natural self. You’re safe here. All of you is welcome here.

“To be nobody-but-yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody but yourself — meant to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight—and never stop fighting”

— E.E.Cummings

sounds like your vibe?

sounds like we’ll vibe!

let's bring your dream day to life

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the who behind the tù

meet your elopement photographer

4+

years in the film industry

21963+

photos taken & edited

years of being a hopeless romantic

25+

Hey, I’m Shelby — I’m here so you can just relax and fully be present on your wedding day (something I fully prioritised for my own wedding!).

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how this works

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how this works *

getting photos that honour your experience

is as easy as 1, 2, 3…

Step 1: Reach out and let’s chat

Let me know when and where you’re looking to get married, and I’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your dreams for your day, and give you ideas or guidance specifically tailored for you.

Step 2: We plan your dream experience

We’ll get into the deets of your dream wedding experience together, and make sure that everything completely reflects you and your values as a couple. Wedding planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

Step 3: You relax and enjoy your celebrations!

When it comes to the day, your only job is to be 100% present and relaxed — knowing all those irreplaceable moments will be captured truthfully and beautifully.

kind words

from lovely couples like you

"Out of a fairytale"

Could not recommend tu studios enough! My partner and I had so much fun from the planning to the day to seeing our final photos. The whole experience felt personalised, intimate and just very special.
It's a day my partner and I will look back on with much fondness and the photos capture it so beautifully. It made me giddy seeing the photos where I feel pretty, felt like it was out of a fairy tale. Could go on for days but 10/10 recommend!
— Dragon + Andrew
"Full of feeling and passion and love"

Shelby is an incredible creative. We loved the photos they're so momentus and precious and just full of feeling and passion and love.
Shelby thank you for creating such a beautiful experience for us and being such a careful and considerate photographer.
Your art is so lovely and you've got a great eye for capturing such soft moments. We can't thank you enough for these priceless pictures.
— Shania + Gareth
"The most dreamy images"

Shelby is a brilliant photographer and creates the most dreamy images - me and my partner couldn’t believe how magical the photos looked! She was also so calming and made the whole photoshoot process super comfortable, even though we don’t normally love being photographed. I wish I had an excuse to do another photoshoot with her, she’s fantastic!
— Soph + Josh
"Beyond our wildest dreams"

Shelby created an experience beyond our wildest dreams!! Neither of us are overly comfortable in front of a camera, but we were able to work with Tu Studios to develop a vision that was really fun, special and felt unique to us. We felt supported throughout the whole process, and were able to laugh and relax, while participating in a photoshoot that produced gorgeous shots we will cherish ❤️
— Sophie + Kirsty
"You won't just get photos"

Thank you Shelby for the amazing photos!!!! She made us feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire shoot. Every shot is beautifully captured with perfect angles and lighting. The attention to detail in each photo is incredible, making the final images truly stunning.
We highly recommend Tu Studios to everyone, especially if it's your first time doing a photoshoot, as it can be quite intimidating for some. Shelby's personality and professionalism truly set her apart.
You won't just get photos, you'll get cherished memories! Thank you so much once again Shelby for turning our Pinterest board into reality.
— Jamie + Livvy
"A real gift"

Shelby captured so many magical moments for us!! The photos are even dreamier than I ever imagined!! I really loved that me and my partner could be ourselves, in the ways that felt comfortable for us 💖 This experience was a real gift 💝
—Joanna + Nellie