Candy Capco Photography

Wellington Wedding Photographer

Boomrock Wedding: Michael & Miranda

Posted on November 18, 2015 by candycapco

I met Miranda on 01.01.2011.
I remember it well because it was the first time I photographed an Indian wedding and I remember working alongside her when she was doing the makeup for the bride.
There’s a lot of good things our photography journey has brought us to, but I will always be grateful for the friendships that have been formed through it.
My friendship with Miranda is one of them, and I couldn’t be more honoured to have documented her wedding day.

Mike and Miranda were married in the epic grounds of Boomrock and they celebrated their day with their families and closest friends.
It was a great day filled with so much laughter and happy tears with the clearest of skies.
Even all the stars were shining for them at the end of the night. It was a beautiful day from start to finish.

Mike and Miranda, thank you for letting me document this wonderful occasion for you.
I wish you both a lifetime filled with love and happiness.
Love always, Candy x

Venue: Boomrock
Florist: Yvette Edwards
Bride’s Dress: Forever New
Bridesmaid’s Dress: Forever New

Wairarapa Wedding: Shinya & Brooke

Posted on September 16, 2015 by candycapco

Shinya and Brooke’s wedding was the epitome of the perfect Summer wedding.
The relaxed vibe, lots of sunshine and lots more smiles and laughter.
Really fitting for this beautiful couple, whose love story began when they were in high school.

Shinya and Brooke, thank you for allowing us to document the start of the next chapter of your story.
We wish you both a lifetime of love and laughter.
Much love, Candy & Jay

Venue: Under the Totara Trees, Greytown
Bride’s Dress: Sally Eagle
Hair & Makeup: Penny Rose

The Dowse Museum Wedding: Gavin & Emma (Teaser)

Posted on May 4, 2015 by candycapco

Gavin and Emma certainly knew how to throw an awesome party.
Their dance floor must have been one of the best I’ve seen so far.
Can’t wait to show you more photos from their beautiful day.

Boomrock Wedding: Matthew & Courtney

Posted on February 3, 2014 by candycapco

I met Courtney for the first time a few months ago and I think one of the first things I told her was that she looked like Drew Barrymore – only younger and prettier.
During that first meeting we talked about everything – from wedding dresses to houses.
It was almost like it wasn’t the first time we had sat down together because honestly, it felt more like I was chatting with one of my girlfriends.

Matt and Courtney’s wedding day couldn’t have gone any more perfectly. It was such a happy day filled with so much laughter and so much joy from everyone celebrating their love with them.
From the moment I stepped into their home where I met her parents for the first time to the time I left Boomrock, I was smiling from ear to ear.

I had a hard time choosing which photos to put on the blog, so I thought I’d just post as many as I can!

Matt and Court, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the opportunity to be a part of your wedding day, it was awesome!
The two of you are simply amazing and capturing these moments for you was an absolute pleasure.
We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Much love, Candy & Jay

Invitations and print collateral design by: Hayden O’Toole

Makeup: Rebecca Connor

Bride’s Shoes: Mischief Shoes

Dress: Katie Yeung – Hera Bridal

Venue Ceremony: St John’s Church, Johnsonville

Venue Reception: Boomrock

Suits: Man to Man

Waistcoat: Made by Rixon Groove

Flowers: Bella Bloom

Rings: Village Goldsmith

Wellington Engagement Session: John & Paloma

Posted on January 29, 2014 by candycapco

John and Paloma met while working as journalists in Wellington but are now based in London, so it wasn’t til a few days before their wedding that I got to meet them and shoot their engagement session.
Typically on a summer afternoon, it rained on our first attempt, but the rain and wind disappeared just in time for attempt number two!
They got married last week in the most beautiful setting at a private farm in Otaki.
I’ll be sharing photos from their wedding soon, for now here are the photos from that amazing afternoon I spent capturing their happiness.

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way
than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.”
― Pablo Neruda

A bit more soul

Posted on November 15, 2013 by candycapco

I finished editing these photos last night and thought writing about this whole experience would be the easy part.
I. was. wrong.
I have been sitting in front of my computer for the past 2 hours and I still can’t seem to find the words to describe what I felt during those 4 days I spent with these amazing people.
What I thought would just be a simple retreat learning about other people’s journey proved to be something way beyond than what I had expected. Something I didn’t even realise I needed so badly.
Yes, listening to Kate, Fiona, Jake, Mike, Oli, Sophie, Simon, Emma and Pete talk about their journey was incredible but them pouring their hearts out and giving us a piece of their soul is something that I will forever be grateful for.

I have learnt that it’s the people and the relationships you build along the way that makes this whole journey worthwhile and I’m really glad I found friends who are willing to break down their walls and grow together.
People, who, like me are just fumbling in the dark and learning as they go.