The hours leading up to the wedding ceremony are filled with anticipation, laughter, and a touch of nervous excitement. This is the time when Sam Hart's presence is a calming influence, her expertise turning the pre-wedding jitters into moments of relaxation and pampering. As an Auckland Wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing these candid moments of connection between Sam and her clients. The images of the bride in the makeup chair, the tender interactions between the artist and her canvas – these photographs tell a story of trust, transformation, and the journey from preparation to spotlight.

We actually first met on a commercial shoot and man she really brought her game! Switching up different styles of makeup and hair for multiple models through the day seemed like second nature to her and each set was just done so well we couldn’t help be impressed with her skills! What’s more, everything held on so well throughout the shoot including all the intricate hairstyles!

Grayson Coutts Makeup Artistry is definitely great place to start looking. With over 12 years of experience that translate into hundreds of happy brides, all of them unique with different styles and skin types. While they’re based in Ponsonby, Auckland, they’re available to travel within New Zealand.