Kerri Vernon Photography

Josh & Beth’s Whangarei Wedding

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:34:42 +0000

A preview from Josh & Beth’s recent wedding. I’m loving the moment and the late afternoon April light in this photo taken at Barge Park.

Wedding Photograph Competition

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:55:35 +0000

The Northern Advocate’s Savvy Magazine is running a Wedding Photo Competition this month. Five of my photos have been entered. The winning photo wins the bride and groom a stay at Oceans Resort in Tutukaka, including dinner, breakfast, a bottle of wine, and $500.00 worth of gift packages. There’s also a great lucky voter prize - A deluxe room at Jet Park Hotel in Auckland, including airport transfers, with wine, chocolates and breakfast. To vote email the number of your favourite photo to Savvy by the 21st of April at savvy@northernadvocate.co.nz and you could win the voter prize. I’d love for one of these gorgeous couples to win! Photos and their numbers are below.

Photo number 7, Caroline & Matthew, Taiharuru Peninsula

Photo number 23, Jackie & Andrew, Copthorne Omapere

Photo number 30, Deborah & Ray, Copthorne Hotel, Omapere

Photo number 48, Sarah & Andrew, Paihia

Photo number 49, Jodene & Andrew, Carrington Resort

Rory & Alesha – Northland Wedding Photography

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:15:22 +0000

The weather presented a few minor challenges on Alesha & Rory’s wedding day but held off for some fun photos before heading to their reception in a beautifully decorated, cosy marquee on the waterfront at One Tree Point. Here’s a sneak peek.

Caroline & Matthew’s Whangarei Wedding

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:50:23 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the marriage of this romantic Australian couple. Rather than a big wedding, they decided to elope and marry here in New Zealand at the ‘Cliff House’ on Northland’s beautiful Taiharuru peninsula. It’s the smallest wedding I have ever photographed, just the two of them, in fact I was asked to be one of the witnesses!

Hi Kerri,

The photos arrived today and we love them! Thank you so much, you did a fantastic job. We loved every minute of our day and were happy to have you there as part of it. Our two weeks in NZ was amazing, it is such a beautiful country, we will definitely be back one day soon!

Can’t wait to show everyone the amazing photos at our party in a few weeks time!

Kind regards,
Caroline and Matt

Thanks you two…….. it was absolutely my pleasure! Enjoy your party and come back soon.

Sarah & Andrew’s Bay of Islands Wedding

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:51:02 +0000

I asked Sarah to tell us a little bit about her and Andrew’s wedding in the beautiful Bay of Islands.

Where was it? At the Waimate North Church followed by the Reception at The Copthorne Hotel, Bay Of Islands.
Theme or style: Our colour theme was white, gold and orange, traditional and romantic
Brides Dress: Kate Dowman, also the pearls and flower in my hair. The flowers: White Lillies and Orange Roses – by my mother
Hair: Haana Baker, KeriKeri Makeup: Rebecca Young – Essentially Young Beauty Therapy, Auckland
Groom/Groomsmen: Frank Casey Suit Hire The Cake: Chocolate Mudcake and Fruitcake for top layer – by a family friend Invitations & Stationery: Graffic Affair Food & Drink: Copthorne Hotel, Soho Wines The Honeymoon: Los Cabos , Mexico

“The whole day was amazing but if I had to pick one moment it would be heading out on the boat and relaxing with our wedding party as a newly married couple. The Bay of Islands scenery was stunning.”

“ There are too many photos to choose just one favourite. But we love the black and white shots at the waterfall, the groups shots on the boat and the photos with our dog Baxter are very special!”

Amara & Jeremy’s Whangaumu Bay Wedding

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:32:26 +0000

Here are a few shots from Amara and Jeremy’s gorgeous December wedding on the Tutukaka coast. After a rainy week the day turned out perfectly for their beach wedding. Great planning you two…even the pohutukawa tree came to the party with a spectacular display!

Love this place

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:27:29 +0000

The Funky Fish Cafe, Baylys Beach. Sunday afternoon, Charlotte Johansen sings her songs in the garden, complete with dancing girls.

Angela & Shane’s New Year Wedding, Waitangi

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:01:13 +0000

A special day and a unique wedding. Shane and Angela chose the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands to celebrate their 1.1.11 wedding. Happy first anniversary you two, and Happy New Year everyone!

Deborah & Ray’s Wedding, Omapere

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:04:39 +0000

Deborah & Raymond booked me over a year ago to photograph their wedding in the beautiful Hokianga. They planned it all from their home in Sydney and everything came together perfectly on the day. I asked them to share some information about their day.

Where was it? Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Omapere, Hokianga Theme/Style: Apple Green & Paua Bridesmaids: DKNY Earrings, paua koru xmas decoration as a pendant hanging on a silver chain from Equip Groom/Groomsmen: Black suits from Ron Bennett, white shoes from Tarocash. Wedding Favours: Lime coloured/lime flavoured personalised rock candy printed with ‘Mr+Mrs’ placed inside a small kete with paua shell on the front. Cake: Made and decorated by Deb’s talented primary school bus driver Ivy Radcliffe. Best advice for planning a wedding: Reserve the venue early and arrange a menu tasting. Send out Save the Dates 12 months prior to your day. Memorable moment: Seeing my wife ‘to be’ walking down the aisle with her Dad.

Ray’s favourite photo from the day is this one of Deborah at the South Head Lookout and here’s a wee peek at their day.

Kodak Award 2011

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:36:47 +0000

Photography. It’s all about the moments. From Melissa and Ben’s wedding at Barge Park.