I loved SO many things about my recent trip to New Zealand. One of the many wonderful things about traveling with The Great Photo Escape was that I was constantly surrounded by other creatives just like me! This meant everyone understood why we were stopping on the side of the road – yet again – to take – yet another – picture. It also meant I was constantly invigorated and challenged to shoot and see the world differently. It made me BOTH grateful for my own style, and further perfecting it, AND challenged to become better with each shot I took. Mostly, though, I was just absolutely, positively THRILLED to have models to shoot!! I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve showed up at this perfect location and just be dying inside that I didn’t have a perfectly dressed couple standing in front of me to photograph. Well, GPE changed all that. Caitlin had set up a “mini” styled shoot with a recently engaged-in-real-life couple, and Kat of Dear Sweetheart Events whipped out a gorgeous bouquet with local flowers. It was a gorgeous night with cheerful, clear sunset – the perfect introduction to Northern New Zealand.

Florals by: Dear Sweetheart Events

Styling by: Caitlin Kellagher of The Great Photo Escape

Models: Billie & Samuel of New Zealand