Wedding Photography

Capture the moments important to you, from the first kiss, to laughs with family and friends. <3

Hey team! I'm Mikayla, the hustle behind Storybridge by Mikayla. If you are looking for a wedding photographer that brings out the real smiles, captures genuine moments of joy, and makes it all genuinely easy. Then I totally got you!

I know that in can seem like your list of wedding to do’s is like a mile long! You want to bring your dream wedding to life… while trying to keep within the budget… and how do you even know where to start?!

Step 1:

Decide on your non-compromiseables! What can you NOT compromise on! Is it your special wedding date, your favourite local band, your dream wedding venue from when you were a child, or is it the style and quality of the images that capture all of these moments to remember forever (aka. your photographer!)?

Step 2:

Once you have these in mind BOOK THEM IN asap. Don’t wait. Wedding vendors can book up from 1 to even 2 years in advance. OR if your date is not specifically special decide your date WITH them!

Step 3:

Book your key + quick to sell out vendors next! So I would put venue first, and photographer/videographer second (if neither of these was non-compromisable of course)! Approach your favs with your decided wedding date and book in a consultation, see if they are the right fit and book ‘em in!

If you want a full comprehensive list of steps that I recommend check out my Blog Post on Wedding Planning - Where to even start!!

OR

If my photo and video packages, my style and my vibe are all to your taste - I can take you through that process myself!

Easy!

I have worked to create packages that allow for wedding photo + video to be as accessible as possible! All packages are available for customisation and payment plans are available!

So.

Let's make this happen! If you already know exactly what you are after, go ahead and click the Book Now button to be taken to my online booking system with availability calendar. OR if you a) are unsure what you are after and need some guidance from me, or b) want to check for a date or time not listed then flick me a message and we can chat!

Boom! Let’s make this happen!

Or… keep scrolling to read about packages, pricing + more!

Love is love

<3

Love is love <3

I got you!

Primo photo skills - Check!

The right gear for the job - Check!

Cheeky + fun! - Check!

A love for making you look and feel fab - Double check!

Photo & Video Combined Packages

  • 6 Hours Photo & Video

    $5500

    6 hours coverage

    x1 photographer

    x1 videographer

    400+ professionally edited images

    2-3 minute highlight film

    PLUS complimentary ceremony film!

  • 8 Hours Photo & Video

    $6500

    8 hours coverage

    x1 photographer

    x1 videographer

    500+ professionally edited images

    3-4 minute highlight film

    PLUS complimentary ceremony film!

  • 10 Hours Photo & Video

    $7500

    10 hours coverage

    x1 photographer

    x1 videographer

    600+ professionally edited images

    4+ minute highlight film

    PLUS complimentary ceremony and speeches films!

Photography Packages

  • 6 Hours Photography

    $3000

    6 hours coverage

    x1 photographer

    400+ professionally edited images

  • 8 Hours Photography

    $3500

    8 hours coverage

    x1 photographer

    500+ professionally edited images

  • 10 Hours Photography

    $4000

    10 hours coverage

    x1 photographer

    600+ professionally edited images

Videography Packages

  • 6 Hours Videography

    $3000

    6 hours coverage

    x1 videographer

    2-3 minute highlight film

    PLUS complimentary ceremony film!

  • 8 Hours Videography

    $3500

    8 hours coverage

    x1 videographer

    3-4 minute highlight film

    PLUS complimentary ceremony film!

  • 10 Hours Videography

    $4000

    10 hours coverage

    x1 videographer

    4+ minute highlight film

    PLUS complimentary ceremony and speeches films!

All packages include:

  • complimentary timeline planning sessions

  • travel within Otago & Southland

Remember the Moment Upgrades

  • The Modern Collection

    Two copies of your very own 100-page bespoke Wedding Magazine, with your personal vows, love story and special speeches.

    Glass Display Box + Crystal USB

  • The Artisan Collection

    Queensberry Linen 10x10 Photobook

    Queensberry 16x20 Framed Print

    Two Queensberry 11x14 Framed Prints

    Wooden Display Box + Wooden USB

  • The Heirloom Collection

    Queensberry 14x10 Flushmount Album with Display Box

    Queensberry 16x20 Framed Print

    Wooden Display Box + Wooden USB

 FAQs

  • I currently live in Balclutha, Otago, and travel for Otago + Southland is complimentary with all wedding packages. I would LOVE to join you around our beautiful country so we can most definitely chat about a super reasonable travel fee which can be arranged on request.

  • You will receive a private sneak peek gallery within 3 days of your wedding for you to view and share with friends and family. Your full gallery will be delivered via online gallery within 6 weeks of your wedding date.

  • We will set a a date for your Wedding Video Premiere together. Depending on the time of the year this is likely to be between 6-12 weeks after the wedding. It will be available for private viewing and download from this date.

  • This is the special moment where you get to relive your wedding day on video! So what not make a bit of an event of it, gather around your bridal party and family, or snuggle up on the couch alone with a glass of wine to enjoy the first viewing of your wedding video!

    I highly encourage:

    • An HD TV screen or computer as opposed to a phone

    • Drink and snacks

    • Prepare the volume, maximise the video to full screen, and ensure you have the time to enjoy the moment!

    • I will send you the password to your wedding video exactly at the pre-arrange premier time so no sneaky sneaky peeks! :)

  • Good question! Once you have had a look at my work and packages, and want to know a bit more I highly recommend getting in touch so we can set up a catch up! This can be in person over coffee/wine, or over a video call, either way it is a totally no-obligation meet-up! Your wedding day is special and unique to you and you defo need to have the team around you that is perfect for YOU.

    Another option would be to set up an engagement shoot! Celebrate getting engaged AND suss out how it all works, what the experience is like and how the photos turn out! Sounds like a win-win to me! These are $500 for a adventure engagement session so flick me a message and lets hook it up! What better way to get to know each other than climbing over rocks, running around at sunset, or exploring our beautiful forests?

  • I would LOVE it if you did! Wedding days can be long, and often times it isn’t possible to sneak away for a bite to eat. Particularly when it’s best I stay put around dinner time in case speeches or other events start up that we do not want to miss! Some caterers offer vendor meals and these are more than perfect, or if you want to seat me at the table with some friend - I do have some pretty good banter! Haha

  • This. My friend. Is one of the things I am best at. :) Many parts of the day the photos are more candid and documentary style, but rest assured I am choosing the best angles I can to compliment you and the moment. And for the less candid moments where you may like some more styled moments or fun photos of you and your lover - I got you, whether its suggesting things to do with your hands, giving you some fun prompts, or just telling some lame jokes - all of the above can absolutely make you feel more comfortable in front of the camera!

    Another good option is to book in for an engagement shoot prior to the wedding! These are adventure sessions where we get to know each other, you guys can figure out what you like and what you don’t, you can get used to me and my camera, and then once you see the photos you will know that no matter what - you will love them! <3

  • I sure do! I offer prints, albums + photobooks from the incredible Queensberry!

    I also offer bespoke magazines, + custom print display boxes with USBs.

    Check out my Collections or enquire with me to order individual items! :)

  • You sure can! If you are having a larger wedding, getting ready at 2 locations quite a distance apart, opting for a shorter package, or just want to capture more of candid moments and different angles then a second shooter could be right for you! Price depends on the package purchased but is usually between $500-$800.

  • You have a couple of options. If you know right now your date and the package you are after you can go right ahead and click book now and be taken straight to my avilability calendar! I will then be in touch to set up a consultation to get to know each other and start our plans! If you are still deciding but want to register your interest and find out more, just flick me through a message through my contact page and we can set up a chat! :)

  • All wedding video packages included capturing of wedding vows, and if they work and if requested these can be included in the wedding video. Packages which include the Speeches Video Extra can include the speeches in the highlight video where appropriate.

  • Audio is captured via a lapel mic on the groom during the ceremony, and the speeches via an off-camera audio recorder. While neither can mitigate wind completely the difference between a these mics and the native audio from the camera is HUGE, and much more likely to produce useable audio for the final product!

  • On both of my cameras, whether capturing photo or video, I am dual recording simultaneously to two SD cards. This means that if for some reason a SD card corrupts, there is another identical back up.

    After the wedding I will back your data up onto two separate external hard drives. One working drive, and another purely as a back up drive.

    Once your photos are finished they will be shared with you via your own private PicTime gallery. These stay here indefinitely at this stage.

    Your video is uploaded to Vimeo for your private viewing and download, and again these stay here indefinitely at this stage.

    Finally, I highly recommend you download your photos + video as soon as you can! To a couple of locations if you can, such as on your computer, google drive, and a USB.