preserving your wedding memories exactly how they felt

auckland elopement photographer

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small & mighty celebrations like yours don’t follow a blueprint

and I know small

(I’m 5’1”)

you’re craving for something more —

have a few important guests (or none at all!), connecting deeply with the people you love

intimacy

relax, go at your own pace, and fully savour every moment of the best adventure of your lives so far

presence

get married wherever and however YOU want, without having to please anyone but yourselves

freedom

be completely yourselves without having to perform or conform to social niceties

authenticity

enter:

1. my “zero-posing” process

If you love candid photos, or hate awkward poses, this is for you. Rest assured that with me, you’ll never have to pose for any photos.

You can be 100% present, be yourselves, and have the best time of your lives. You won’t even notice I’m there.

2. the tù studios elopement planning system

A week-by-week planning system that streamlines all your elopement planning tasks, that’s completely personalised to you and a no-brainer to follow.

Feel the freedom and excitement of planning a day that’s all about what you two want!

3. cinematic storytelling

You’ll get photos that weave a visual story of your wedding day that feels alive and authentic to you and your relationship.

Your very own movie come to life.

because you deserve a wedding that reflects your truest selves

your unposed elopement experience starts here

the who behind the tù

your elopement photographer & friend

Hey, I’m Shelby — I’m here to plan & document your unique, unposed elopement.

So you can relax and fully be present on your wedding day, and keep those authentic, unscripted moments forever.

about me

my packages

years in the film industry

5+

42721+

photos taken & edited

years of being a hopeless romantic

25+

★★★★★

“I am in awe of this incredible woman and any one who is lucky enough to get her as a photographer will be truly, truly blessed by her skills as a photographer and as a person.”
—Grace + Dell
★★★★★

“The whole experience felt personalised, intimate and just very special.
It made me giddy seeing the photos where I feel pretty, felt like it was out of a fairy tale.”
—Dragon + Andrew
★★★★★

“I really loved that me and my partner could be ourselves, in the ways that felt comfortable for us 💖 This experience was a real gift 💝”
—Nellie + Joanna
★★★★★

“Shelby was so calming and made the whole process super comfortable, even though we don’t normally love being photographed. I wish I had an excuse to do another photoshoot with her, she’s fantastic!”
—Soph + Josh

how this works

3 steps tù your dream elopement experience

Step 1:

Reach out and let’s chat

Let me know when and where you’re looking to get married, and we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your dreams for your day, and give you ideas or guidance specifically tailored for you.

Step 2:

We plan your dream experience

We’ll get into the deets of your dream wedding experience together, and make sure that everything completely reflects you and your values as a couple. Wedding planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

Step 3:

You relax and enjoy your celebrations!

When it comes to the day, your only job is to be 100% present and relaxed — knowing all those irreplaceable moments will be captured truthfully and beautifully.

ready tù romanticise yourselves?

your dream authentic elopement experience begins here xx

You & Your Partner's Name (& Pronouns)

Email

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When are you thinking of eloping, or are you flexible?

What service are you interested in?

Where are you thinking of eloping?

If you're not sure that's all good, I'd love to help!

Will it just be you two or are you thinking of having guests?

(I usually only photograph weddings with 25 guests or less)

What's a moment you love to look back on together?

How did you find me?

more 5-star reviews…

"Out of a fairytale"

Could not recommend tu studios enough! My partner and I had so much fun from the planning to the day to seeing our final photos. The whole experience felt personalised, intimate and just very special.
It's a day my partner and I will look back on with much fondness and the photos capture it so beautifully. It made me giddy seeing the photos where I feel pretty, felt like it was out of a fairy tale. Could go on for days but 10/10 recommend!
— Dragon + Andrew
"We can feel everything all over again"

We can’t put into words how incredible Shelby is. From the very start, she was so easy to work with. She is organized and truly invested in making sure our vision came to life. She has this gift for capturing true emotions, not just poses, but the real, raw feelings behind every moment.

One of the most unforgettable memories was when she played our song while we danced to it. We were completely in the moment, crying, overwhelmed with love, and she captured it so beautifully. She captured the emotion, the energy, the magic of it all. Looking at those photos now, we can feel everything all over again.

Her work is dreamy, nostalgic, and filled with emotion. She doesn’t just take photos but she creates art that tells a story. If you want someone who sees and feels the moment just as deeply as you do, she’s the one.
—Star + Neil
"Truly, truly blessed"

I can not recommend Shelby enough - she was INCREDIBLE.
Not only did she make us feel calm, relaxed and peaceful but she made the process go smoothly and she really LISTENED to what we wanted. She asked amazing questions in the lead up to our wedding day and made me feel so at ease while communicating with her. The communication was incredible!!!
Not only was my experience with Shelby incredible but the photos speak for themselves! WOW just WOW i couldn't have asked for something more magical then what she produced.
I am in awe of this incredible woman and any one who is lucky enough to get her as a photographer will be truly, truly blessed by her skills as a photographer and as a person. The photos were warm and nostalgic and made you feel the love and excitement of the day.
I feel so grateful that we had her with us on our special day - to capture the most beautiful candid shots that captured our love.
I especially loved when she facilitated a space for us to just pause and be in each others presence. Sometimes with photos and the busyness of the day you forget to do that but with Shelby she made it a priority for us to connect.
Shelby, you are incredible!!!!! Do not hesitate to book her for your next photoshoot!!!
—Grace + Dell
"The most dreamy images"

Shelby is a brilliant photographer and creates the most dreamy images - me and my partner couldn’t believe how magical the photos looked! She was also so calming and made the whole photoshoot process super comfortable, even though we don’t normally love being photographed. I wish I had an excuse to do another photoshoot with her, she’s fantastic!
— Soph + Josh
"Beyond our wildest dreams"

Shelby created an experience beyond our wildest dreams!! Neither of us are overly comfortable in front of a camera, but we were able to work with Tu Studios to develop a vision that was really fun, special and felt unique to us. We felt supported throughout the whole process, and were able to laugh and relax, while participating in a photoshoot that produced gorgeous shots we will cherish ❤️
— Sophie + Kirsty
"Full of feeling and passion and love"

Shelby is an incredible creative. We loved the photos they're so momentus and precious and just full of feeling and passion and love.
Shelby thank you for creating such a beautiful experience for us and being such a careful and considerate photographer.
Your art is so lovely and you've got a great eye for capturing such soft moments. We can't thank you enough for these priceless pictures.
— Shania + Gareth
"A real gift"

Shelby captured so many magical moments for us!! The photos are even dreamier than I ever imagined!! I really loved that me and my partner could be ourselves, in the ways that felt comfortable for us 💖 This experience was a real gift 💝
—Joanna + Nellie