preserving your wedding memories exactly how they felt
new zealand elopement photographer
small & mighty celebrations like yours don’t follow a blueprint
and I know small
(I’m 5’1”)
you’re craving for something more —
have a few important guests (or none at all!), connecting deeply with the people you love
intimacy
relax, go at your own pace, and fully savour every moment of the best adventure of your lives so far
presence
get married wherever and however YOU want, without having to please anyone but yourselves
freedom
be completely yourselves without having to perform or conform to social niceties
authenticity
that’s why you want to elope.
how tù studios is different:
1. my “zero-posing” process
If you love candid photos, or hate awkward poses, this is for you. Rest assured that with me, you’ll never have to pose for any photos.
You can be 100% present, be yourselves, and have the best time of your lives. You won’t even notice I’m there.
2. elopement planning support
As your elopement photographer I also help with:
finding your dream locations for your vows, first look, portraits, etc.
recommending local vendors & activities
creating an elopement day timeline that flows just right
So you can just do the daydreaming, and leave the research & spreadsheets to me.
3. cinematic storytelling
You’ll get photos that weave a visual story of your wedding day that feels alive and authentic to you and your relationship.
Your very own movie come to life.
because you deserve a wedding that reflects your truest selves
the who behind the tù
your elopement photographer & friend
Hey, I’m Shelby — I’m here to plan & document your unique, unposed elopement.
So you can relax and fully be present on your wedding day, and keep those authentic, unscripted moments forever.
years in the film industry
5+
42721+
photos taken & edited
years of being a hopeless romantic
25+
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★★★★★
“I am in awe of this incredible woman and any one who is lucky enough to get her as a photographer will be truly, truly blessed by her skills as a photographer and as a person.”
—Grace + Dell
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★★★★★
“The whole experience felt personalised, intimate and just very special.
It made me giddy seeing the photos where I feel pretty, felt like it was out of a fairy tale.”
—Dragon + Andrew
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★★★★★
“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 💝”
—Nellie + Joanna
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★★★★★
“Shelby was so calming and made the whole 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
how this works
3 steps tù your dream elopement experience
Step 1:
Reach out and let’s chat
Let me know when and where you’re looking to get married, and we’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.
ready tù romanticise yourselves?
your dream authentic elopement experience begins here xx
more 5-star reviews…
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"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
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"We can feel everything all over again"
We can’t put into words how incredible Shelby is. From the very start, she was so easy to work with. She is organized and truly invested in making sure our vision came to life. She has this gift for capturing true emotions, not just poses, but the real, raw feelings behind every moment.
One of the most unforgettable memories was when she played our song while we danced to it. We were completely in the moment, crying, overwhelmed with love, and she captured it so beautifully. She captured the emotion, the energy, the magic of it all. Looking at those photos now, we can feel everything all over again.
Her work is dreamy, nostalgic, and filled with emotion. She doesn’t just take photos but she creates art that tells a story. If you want someone who sees and feels the moment just as deeply as you do, she’s the one.—Star + Neil
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"Truly, truly blessed"
I can not recommend Shelby enough - she was INCREDIBLE.
Not only did she make us feel calm, relaxed and peaceful but she made the process go smoothly and she really LISTENED to what we wanted. She asked amazing questions in the lead up to our wedding day and made me feel so at ease while communicating with her. The communication was incredible!!!
Not only was my experience with Shelby incredible but the photos speak for themselves! WOW just WOW i couldn't have asked for something more magical then what she produced.
I am in awe of this incredible woman and any one who is lucky enough to get her as a photographer will be truly, truly blessed by her skills as a photographer and as a person. The photos were warm and nostalgic and made you feel the love and excitement of the day.
I feel so grateful that we had her with us on our special day - to capture the most beautiful candid shots that captured our love.
I especially loved when she facilitated a space for us to just pause and be in each others presence. Sometimes with photos and the busyness of the day you forget to do that but with Shelby she made it a priority for us to connect.
Shelby, you are incredible!!!!! Do not hesitate to book her for your next photoshoot!!!
—Grace + Dell
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
how can I start helping you?
don’t have much planned yet? just vibes?
it’s never too early to reach out
We’re in this together. The less you know right now just means I can help you that much more. Let’s make your dream wedding experience happen!
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