Splendour Visuals

Splendour Visuals is a Wānaka photographer and videography studio operated by Kate and Ned, specialising in documentary-style wedding and elopement photography from Wānaka to Queenstown and throughout New Zealand. The business philosophy centres on capturing life’s joyful moments – sunny days, pastel sunsets and parts of life that spark joy. Splendour Visuals offers both digital and analogue photography options, with a particular passion for analogue photography’s perfectly imperfect qualities and nostalgic feel that adds authenticity and wonder to images. Their approach adds a modern, refreshing twist to weddings and elopements, capturing vibrant atmospheres while crafting unique narratives that tell each couple’s love story authentically. The team focuses on documentary-style photography that captures secret glances, bold dance floor moves and every moment that celebrates each couple’s special day, from vows to dessert table moments. Kate is praised by clients for bringing the perfect mix of chill professionalism and hype energy, making couples feel like they have a friend capturing their day. Client testimonials highlight Kate’s incredible gift for capturing special moments in ways that make couples want to relive their day, combining skill and talent with sensitivity, personality and fun. Splendour Visuals has captured stunning locations including Lake Erskine helicopter elopements, Lake Hāwea Station weddings and Bay of Islands celebrations, demonstrating their ability to work in New Zealand’s most breathtaking locations while maintaining their signature authentic, joyful approach.