Libby Ellmers is a Christchurch wedding and family photographer with a love for natural light, genuine emotion, and storytelling through photos. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Libby photographs weddings and families across Canterbury, including Akaroa, North Canterbury, Banks Peninsula, and beyond. She specializes in authentic, vibrant, and unscripted photography, capturing natural, timeless images across Canterbury and the South Island. With over 10 years of experience capturing love, laughter, and all the little in-between moments, Libby is all about making the experience just as memorable as the photos themselves.
Libby has never been interested in the stiff and stale posing approach. Her philosophy is about documenting the real, raw, and authentic love, like when you first see your partner waiting for you at the end of the aisle, when your dad gets choked up giving his reception speech, or when your spouse gently grabs your hand under the table when no one’s looking. She believes photos are meant to freeze time for just a moment, allowing you to truly remember what it felt like to be there. As a dedicated Christchurch photographer, she specializes in lifestyle, candid, and documentary photography that reflects your unique story.
Libby is here to guide clients every step of the way, from calming those pre-shoot jitters to helping them feel like their most natural, relaxed self in front of the camera. She describes herself as part photographer, part hype girl, part timeline planner, and part memory maker, and by the end, it’ll feel like you’ve been friends forever. Whether planning a dream wedding, celebrating a growing family, or simply wanting to freeze time with the people you love most, Libby creates beautiful, relaxed images that feel like you. She’s not here to create pixel-perfect images; she’s here to capture the authentic moments where you feel most loved.
