Abi Hackling Photography

Abi Hackling Photography is a New Zealand and destination photographer who specialises in capturing life and love stories through wedding photography. Based in New Zealand, Abi travels extensively to photograph weddings in diverse locations including vineyards, beaches, farms and islands. Her photography philosophy focuses on telling each couple’s unique love story, documenting tears, smiles and cheers while recording special details that make each wedding day distinctive. Abi takes pride in capturing not only planned special moments but also spontaneous interactions that couples might otherwise miss. Her approach creates photographs with an experience, promising fun throughout the process. Abi describes herself as laid back and easy going with a creative flair, enjoying bad jokes, off-road adventures and tea. She encourages couples to embrace adventure during their sessions, suggesting they kick off shoes, hitch up skirts and roll up trousers for more authentic, relaxed photography. Client testimonials highlight her ability to capture small interactions and beautiful moments beyond the obvious big moments, with couples praising her expertise in documenting details they would have otherwise missed. Abi’s work aims to capture the fun, laughter and pure happiness of each couple’s special day while building lifelong friendships with clients along the way.