D.A Photography

Dillon Ahern Photography is operated by Dillon, a New Zealand wedding photographer based in the Manawatu who has been photographing weddings since 2017. Having captured over fifty weddings, Dillon became a full-time wedding photographer in July 2022, following his passion for creating lifelong memories for couples. His photography style focuses on raw emotion and authentic moments, aiming to document each couple’s day and tell their unique love story. Dillon describes himself as wanting to be couples’ “professional third wheel,” emphasising a friendly, relaxed approach where clients feel comfortable and have an awesome time during their sessions. His goal is to create memories that evoke strong emotions and leave couples saying they look amazing. During off-seasons, Dillon pursues landscape photography, demonstrating his broader photographic interests and skills. The business has featured weddings at various venues including St. Georges Restaurant, Lacewood, Anam Cara Gardens, The Landing at Homebush, and multiple Wairarapa locations. Dillon’s passion for wedding photography stems from the satisfaction he gets from creating lifelong memories for couples, which keeps him motivated and maintains his enthusiasm for the craft. His approach combines technical skill with genuine enthusiasm for celebrating love stories through authentic, emotional photography.