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Hayden Phoenix Photography
My love affair with light and capturing images started in New Zealand one Christmas day when I was 12 years old. After opening my presents I walked down to Stanmore Bay beach for a swim and found an old Olympus film camera sitting in the sand. That's how it started.

Fast forward through the years, I studied photography in Auckland, lived in Tokyo where I became obsessed with polaroid, then London where I shot my first wedding (not as scary as I had imagined). After many U.K weddings I shot my first destination wedding in Positano on the Amalfi Coast. So unbelievable good. I went straight back to London and did everything I could to book destination weddings. More followed in Italy, France, Corsica, Iceland, Cyprus, Japan, New York and now N.Z & Rarotonga.

I've been lucky, but I never take any job for granted. I always feel gratitude and privileged to be chosen to photograph a couples wedding. It doesn't matter to me if it's in some amazing venue or country or in someone's back yard. Two of my favourite Australian weddings have been DIY backyard weddings. It's the people and the energy they bring to celebrate the union of their two special people. I just slink around and soak it all up while capturing the beautiful moments as they unfold. It's a lot of fun.

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"It was such a pleasure to work with Hayden on our wedding day, and what amazing photos! He did a wonderful job of capturing each moment and more and even worked with us to include our furbaby in the shoot. Hayden was very friendly and easy to talk to and added to the ease and calm of the day. Thank you for such a memorable experience, would definitely recommend!"
- Kali & Kris

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"Love love love!
Hayden was a perfect combination of professionalism and easy-going.
Highlights:
1. The mini photoshoot with my husband and bridal party was so, so comfortable and fun.
2. My guests were in awe of Hayden's passion, as they often found him catching every opportunity to take natural and beautiful moments!
3. The photos themselves were a wonderful combination of every single moment!
I am more than content with Hayden's work - I am in love!
Thank you for everything 🙂"
- Cat & Mike

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"My husband and I are so happy with our wedding photos. Hayden was a pleasure to work with. We had so much fun getting adventurous and had lots of laughs. He made us both so comfortable. A huge recommendation from us!" 🙌🏽😌
- Bridgette & Joshua

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