About - Velvet Moon Photography

MEET YOUR NELSON PHOTOGRAPHER ✨

Hi you! I'm Lula, the photographer, baby snuggler, image editor and general overlord here at Velvet Moon Photography.

I'm a playful wee goose who adores my music far too loud, paints with gleeful abandon like I am 5½, and drinks WAY too many energy drinks. It's how I stay alive.

I love photographing weddings. It's the emotions, those secret in between moments, those almost-but-not-quite-falling tears that get me every time. It's Grandad, quizzing me on photography knowledge because he used to 'dabble' (I know it was your career, Grandad!)...

And those magical moments in your life? Well, I cannot tell you how precious it is to document your pregnancies, preserve every sweet detail of your newborns, and your growing families.

It's getting to know you in an entirely unique way.

I just REALLY love it.

My infatuation with photography means that I am always learning, I'm not even kidding when I say it's edging on obsessive. It's led to a Certificate in Art, a Diploma in Art, an Advanced Diploma in Art and Creativity annnnd a Diploma in Digital Photography.

I have a particular interest with working with couples, nearlyweds, children and guests who are neurodivergent or have special requirements, to create an environment where being photographed isn't a stress at all. I have lived, work & family experience of autism and/or ADHD.

You'll sometimes see me out and about in Nelson Tasman photographing concerts + live music, come say hi!

Being a Nelson photographer is a total blessing... and being a Nelson wedding photographer is even radder, oh my heart ❤️