NZ Photography | Christchurch-Based
Your Story, Through My Lens
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Events | Portraits | Weddings |
Behind the Lens
Talofa lava!
I’m Lu, one of the proud owners of Passion Studios, a business I’ve been building with my brother since 2021 in my beautiful home nation of Samoa. Since then, I’ve taken my camera and my love for capturing life’s moments all the way to Christchurch, New Zealand, which I now call home.
I love working with all kinds of people, whether you’re shy, loud, or a little chaotic, don’t worry, I can keep up. I’ll guide you, hype you up, and make sure your personality shines through every shot.
Booking a session with me is more than just photos, it’s an experience. No matter the occasion, I’m there to capture your story exactly as it is… full of laughter, joy, authenticity, and maybe a few goofy moments we’ll never forget.
If you think we’d have fun together, drop me a message below and let’s plan your session!
The Inside Scoop 🗞️
I capture a bit of everything! Events, portraits, birthdays, families, couples, engagements, and weddings. If it’s a moment worth remembering, I’m there.
Locations within 20 km of Christchurch CBD are included in all my packages. For areas beyond that, an additional travel fee applies. We’ll go over everything during booking so you know exactly what to expect.
For events or weddings in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, or other cities, travel and accommodation costs are extra. These are usually based on current flight and lodging prices. If I’m already in the area, you’ll only need to cover local transport.
After your session, I sort through the best images and carefully edit each one, fine-tuning color, exposure, and skin tones, and adding the final touches that make your photos pop. Minor retouching, like removing small blemishes or light smoothing, is included, while more advanced retouching can be arranged for an additional fee.
Your final images will be delivered through a secure online folder, available for one month, so you can easily view, download, and share your photos.
Typical delivery times:
Regular sessions: 2–4 weeks
Weddings: 5–7 weeks
Not to worry! If the weather isn’t ideal, I’ll contact you closer to the day. We can either reschedule or choose a protected location, indoors or under cover.
Shoot me an email at passionstudios.nz@gmail.com or a DM on Instagram (@passionstudios.co) and let’s chat about your ideas, dates, and pricing. Your spot is secured with a 50% deposit, and the balance is due before your session.
It’s a good idea to book most sessions a month or more ahead. For weddings or larger events, planning 3–5 months in advance usually helps lock in your date. And if you’re behind on planning? Don’t stress, send me a message and I’ll do my best to fit you in, even last-minute.
Once we finalize your booking, we’ll sign a simple contract that covers the date, payment, and copyright so everything is clear for both of us. I may share a few of your photos in my portfolio or on social media, but if you’d prefer not to be featured, no problem at all, just let me know!
If you need to reschedule, just let me know at least 48 hours in advance. For cancellations, a portion of the booking fee will apply. If I ever need to reschedule, don’t worry, we’ll find a new date at no extra cost to you.
Packages and Pricing
Portraits: Individual / Couple
Add Ons
Additional 30 Minutes : $100
Portraits: Families
Add Ons
Additional 30 Minutes: $100
Additional People: $10 Per Person
Events:
Conferences| Birthdays| Parties| Formals
Every additional hour is $150
Approximately 40 high-resolution digital images per hour
Preview of 10 images delivered within 5 working days
Final gallery delivered within 2–3 weeks
Travel within 20km of Christchurch CBD included
Events outside Christchurch that require flights or accommodation will have additional travel costs
Weddings
Add Ons
Extra Coverage – Main Photographer: $250 per Hour
Second Photographer: $100 Per Hour ( Having a second photographer provides wider coverage of your day, capturing more moments, more perspectives, and a greater variety of images in your final gallery).
For weddings outside Christchurch (requiring flights or accommodation), travel + accommodation fees apply.





































































