A Modern Editorial Wedding Photoshoot at Stoneridge Estate — Queenstown
Queenstown absolutely delivered for this one — a dreamy, modern wedding photoshoot set at the breathtaking Stoneridge Estate, as part of The Artful Muse retreat with Tom Judson and Shae Estella. There’s something so inspiring about being in a space where photographers come together to learn, create, and build work with real purpose — and this experience was exactly that!
Stoneridge Estate was the perfect backdrop: sweeping gardens and vines, dramatic old-world stone architecture, and those iconic lake and mountain views that feel like pure Queenstown magic. From the moment you drive through the stone entrance, the venue feels cinematic — and it photographs that way too. Every corner gave us something different: soft garden romance, textured stone walls, vineyard pathways, and expansive landscapes that made the portraits feel timeless and elevated.
The styling was effortlessly luxe, brought together by Queenstown Wedding Hire, paired with lush florals by Flower Room Queenstown that felt modern, romantic, and full of movement. Our couple were incredible in front of the camera — natural, connected newlyweds, and the kind of chemistry that makes every frame feel like a real wedding day. Beauty was polished to perfection with hair by Beautiful Bridal Hair and makeup by Paige Shipston Makeup, while the finishing touches came together with accessories from Bowerbird Bride and a stunning gown by Wolf Blonde.
Days like this are such a reminder of why I love what I do — it’s the shared creative energy, the collaboration, and the chance to create something special with genuinely talented people. And while this shoot was in Queenstown, it’s also a little love note to couples planning their day anywhere in New Zealand: I’m always up for an adventure and available NZ-wide! If you’re dreaming up a wedding in the mountains, by the sea, in a vineyard, or at home — I’d love to tell your story, wherever it takes us.
Location: Stoneridge Estate | Retreat hosts: Tom Judson & Shae Estella | Models: Laura & Sammy | Florals: Flower Room Queenstown | Styling: Queenstown Wedding Hire | Video: Mears Productions | Hair: Beautiful Bridal Hair | Makeup: Paige Shipstone Makeup | Accessories: Bowerbird Bride | Dress: Wolf Blonde | Support: Sony Alpha Events, Sony Scene | Kamrette