AUCKLAND FUNERAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Why Funeral Photography?
An Exquisite Witness is simply a person willing to hold space for someone else’s grief.
When everyone is grieving this can be a well meaning role difficult to fulfil thus, leaving the bereaved very much alone and overwhelmed.
Funeral photos are your Exquisite Witness.
A non-judgmental record of intently felt emotion, waiting patiently until the person grieving is ready, sometimes, long after the funeral.
Because funeral photos record moments and can be looked at individually, they help make grief bearable and not overwhelming.
The photos can be shared and in doing so, allow others to support the bereaved.
Grief can be blinding. A photographer can be your eyes, their images; your
Exquisite Witness.
What to Expect
BEFORE
Upon arrival, we meet with the venue director and are briefed on ceremony details and cultural practices.
Photos of the venue, including the casket and personal touches will be captured along with guest beginning to arrive.
DURING
No flash photography is used and we aim to photograph guests in candid moments, avoiding posing.
By blending into the background, we subtly capture moments of remembrance remaining respectful of those mourning.
AFTER
During the wake, if asked we are more than happy to photograph friends, family groups and members of clubs and colleagues of the deceased.
YOUR IMAGES
Within 5 days, your images will arrive via a secure online gallery with a download pin.
The gallery will remain accessible for 2 years.
This gallery can be shared with family and friends all over the world.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
An option to have your images published in a Book of Remembrance will be available through your gallery.
You’re welcome to consider purchasing this additional item at any time.
Bespoke Remembrance Books can be curated upon request and can include kinds words from friends and family, speeches and cards.
starting from $199
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Myself and Jen are both Family and Wedding Photographers in Auckland.
Combined, we have over 20 years experience in collecting precious moments for families, from beginning to eternity.
Our approach to Funeral + Memorial photography is simply to capture the farewelling of loved ones from a different perspective, to be reflected upon when families are ready.
We believe that the conclusion to one’s life is as important to remember as the beginning.
Kim May
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jeni de Villiers
photographer
PRICING PACKAGES
Collection One
2 Hours
One Photographer
20mins before
60min during
40min after
Secure Online Gallery
$550
Collection Two
3 Hours
One Photographer
30mins before
60min during
90min after
Secure Online Gallery
$700
Tailored Packages
We understand that individual events may vary and are more than happy to discuss a tailored package that fits your needs.
2nd Photographer
Please ask me about the benefits of a second photographer
$140/hour
Events over 50km outside of Auckland City Centre may require a travel fee