The Smash Lounge

Wedding, Portrait & Lifestyle Photography.

Cell +649 0274 760112

With Smash Photography you can relax and let the occasion be recorded with flair, sophistication, authenticity and a whole lot of heart. Belinda is a highly professional photographer with a natural yet stylised approach to telling stories and getting the absolute best from the lovely people in front of her lens. So kick off your shoes, sit back and enjoy a wee taste of Smash from the following galleries. 

Weddings

Beautiful Wedding Photography

After the cake's been devoured, your gorgeous gown boxed, the bouquet tossed over your shoulder, and the shoes run over by the catering truck (true story), your photographs take centre stage & become record keeper of everything that your day was. Documenting all the big & small moments, the lovely little surprises, the era (yes one day you will have lived in an era), the locations, the people, and all those painstaking details.

The Smash Nuptials experience is one of care and complete personalisation from the innitial meeting, to the location recce, to the day itself and then through to post production and final delivery of your images/ album. Your day is recorded to reflect your love for each other, all the effort put into planning and styling your day, and most importantly a coming together of family & friends. 

Belinda loves creating beautiful Queensberry albums that will out last you and your kids, offers high end printing for wall art, as well as an online gallery for family and friends to purchase their favourite shots from. Pricing options for weddings start at $2300, for more info on whats on offer please view the What does it cost page below. For a copy of her menu and availabiltiy on the Smash Calendar email Belinda here SMASH NUPTIALS MENU.

As an NZIPP Associate Member Belinda is an experienced, proffesional & creative wedding photographer who delivers images you will cherish forever.

Payal & Yohan 11.11.11

Wedding Storyboards

Etching memories into the heart with Smash Storyboards.

A collection of Storyboards from the 2011/2012 Smash Catalogue of Nuptials. Stunning visual storyboards that are little moment catchers and tell your story beautifully, perfect for sharing digitally with family & friends.

Engagement shoots

Love Catcher

Catch your love while it's fresh and falling into each arms is all you want to do. It makes great pictures.

Portraits

You Are Worth Remembering.

 

Smash loves faces and the hearts that carry them, whether it's a family affair, a love affair, little newbies, a stand out promo shot, or fun with friends, the smash lens will capture you in all your glory! Documenting slices of life and the people dear to your heart.

Band Shoots

Creating a Muse

Music runs through the veins of Smash Photography. If you're a burgeoning rock star or a seasoned pro Belinda loves an excuse to get dramatic behind the lens.

Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"
Christchurch band "The Dukes"

Book your Shoot

Get Thee In Front Of The Smash Lens

Belinda would love to discuss your photography project. Email using the form below and get some film rolling (errr digital that is) on some images you'll love so much they'll end up on the wall!

Email: belinda@smashphotography.co.nz . Cell: 0274 760112 . Studio: 176 Ridge Rd, Coatesville, Auckland.

 

 

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What Does It Cost?

The Scary Money Bit

As we all know one of the first things we'd grab after each other in some kind of calamity is our Photo albums, and now probably our PC's, and probably the other way round. It's hard to put a value on our memories but you can be assured that making them with Smash Photography will be completely enjoyable and rewarding.

Below is an overview of costs for wedding & portraiture photography, for a complete Menu of Investments please email Belinda.

 

Wedding Photography

Belinda has developed 3 coverage options for your day. Coverage can always be extended & arranged to suit your day.

 

Down On One Knee $2800.00

  • Meetings, location recce & scheduling.
  • Bride & Grooms Prep.
  • Ceremony.
  • Family & friend group shots after ceremony.
  • Creative session.
  • Photographers Assistant
  • 45 Minutes Reception coverage including mock cake cutting.
  • Photographers assistant/ 2nd shooter for the ceremony.
  • 900 or more Hi-Res edited images on DVD. As well as Low Res copies for reference.
  • 1 premium 12 x 8 matted print ready for framing.
  • DVD slide show of edited highlights set to music.
  • 10 or more digital storyboards to share with family & friends
  • Online gallery of edited highlights for print purchasing.

Down On One Knee + Queensberry Album $ 4400.00

Same coverage & service as above plus a gorgeous 14x10 Queensberry Press Book, Photo Front with 60 pages.

 

The French Kiss $2200.00 

  • Meetings, location recce & scheduling.
  • Up to 5 hours coverage
  • Ceremony.
  • Family & friend group shots after the ceremony.
  • Creative session.
  • 30 Minutes Reception coverage including mock cake   cutting
  • 600 or more Hi-Res edited images on DVD. As well as Low Res copies for reference.
  • 5x7 premium print.
  • 5 or more digital storyboards to share with family & friends.
  • Online gallery of edited Highlights for print purchasing.

Come Away With Me $3500.00

This is the same service as "Down On One knee" with extended coverage to 1st dance. For location weddings that are between 1 - 5 hours drive outside of Auckland. Destination Weddings based in the south island or off shore are  quoted individually.

 

Love Catcher Engagement Shoot $200

Test run your photographer and catch your love while it's fresh:) 

  • 1.5 hour location shoot.
  • Online gallery of edited proof images, and able to be downloaded for social networking.
  • 5 or more digital storyboards for sharing.

For the full story on services & prices please email here for the Smash Nuptials Menu.

 

 

Portrait Photography

Portrait sessions start at $200 for a 1.5 hour location shoot, email here for a Smash People Menu.

Editorial Work

And Now For Some Glamour!

A little bit of Oh La La goes a long way in a girls world. Here's a sample of glamour, promotional & editorial shooting from the smash palette of goodness. Styling by the The Boutique Bride Specialists, whip up a wee martini, hide it in your Nan's best china tea cup and enjoy!

Meet Belinda

Creative Cocktail

 

Belinda is an established photographer, drawing on her extensive background as a visual & performance artist. 
 
Photography encapsulates everything Belinda has learnt through the disciplines of Dance, Music, Styling & merchandising. She holds a Dance Diploma in Classical Ballet and has danced professionally. Trained under New Zealand's leading Display Artist, Kevin Broadfoot as a Visual Merchandiser & run her own company "Out Loud" Display. She has worked as a freelance Wardrobe Stylist on a number of large advertising campaigns within the NZ Film Industry. And throughout all this, kept up her love of music through collaborating, recording & performing in local bands.
 
She approaches her photography with a keen eye, strong conceptual integrity and a professionalism that delivers. Belinda handles all her commissions with careful attention to detail. Her warm & energetic nature translates through the lens, catching moments, big, small, and the inbetween.  She also welcomes the unexpected. 
 
As an author to many treasured moments she understands the privelage it is to document the occasions in life that will be remembered for years to come. Realising & documenting with creativity & spontaneity. 
 
NZIPP Associate & Award Winning Photographer.

Love Links

People I trust

There are a bunch of people out there doing awesome work. Smash puts her hand on her heart and recommends the following specialists.

Leaf & Honey for beautiful flowers as pictured above.

The Vintage Table for hiring vintage china & tableware.

Cocoa Berry Design specialists in wedding stationary.

Kerry Franks for hair & make-up.

Bluebells Cakery sweet treats for any occasion.

Rochelle Fleming wedding celebrant.

Love Me Do inspiration for NZ weddings.

Victor for bridesmaids dresses.

BubbleRock Studios for cinematic video capture.

Artisan Cakes for exquisite celebration cakes made the traditional european way.

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