Wedding couple photograph. Walking down road with beautiful mountain landscape.

 

Cinematic & Nostalgic Photography for the wild at heart

 

 

Wedding, elopement & couples photography across new zealand & beyond • southland-based

 

Cinematic Wedding, Elopement & couples Photography

 

ThE ART OF BEING THERE

 

Couple embracing each other on the beach.
Close up of couple embracing on wedding day

At Fable & Grain, we capture love stories that feel less like a photoshoot and more like a classic film. Based amidst the wild landscapes of Southland New Zealand, our focus is on chasing honest light, raw emotions, and the unscripted magic of couples who carve their own path.


We aren't here to just capture what is seen, but what is felt, preservation of sincerity in every glance and presence in every breath. Every image becomes a quiet story of truth, emotion, and the simple beauty of being there.


Available to travel across New Zealand to capture your love story-from Queenstown to Christchurch, Auckland to Wellington, and everywhere in between.


Love Stories

Pre-wedding, Elopement & Wedding

Cinematic art for untamed love. From intimate pre-wedding chapters and quiet elopements to the full gravity of your wedding day, documenting the raw, atmospheric beauty of your legacy.

 

KINDRED SOULS

 

Couples, Engagement & Surprise Proposal

Honest frames for the wild at heart. Dedicated to engagements and intimate couple sessions, creating an unhurried space to slow down, connect, and capture how your love truly feels.

 

Stories Captured


Where quiet moments become timeless cinema.

 

Couple sharing a tender forehead-to-forehead moment in warm sunlight, woman wearing a headscarf.
Groom lifting bride in a romantic embrace on a terrace at golden sunset.
Bride and groom dancing in a dramatic misty mountain landscape with stormy skies.
Wedding Couple holding hands. Cinematic image with mountain landscape
Man tenderly kissing womans hand as she rests outdoors in soft golden light.
Wedding couple sharing a kiss on an ornate stone balcony surrounded by lush trees.
Stylish couple portrait with sun flare in a high-contrast black and white outdoor setting.
Couple embracing in a golden meadow with a dramatic forested mountain in the background.
Couple sitting together in a golden field with dramatic cloudy mountain backdrop at sunset.
Couple silhouetted against a stunning golden sunset on a sandy beach, sitting together romantically.
Blurry motion shot of couple holding hands walking on beach during vibrant pink sunset.
Couple bonding with a white horse inside a warmly lit rustic stable at night.
Couple sits intimately on rocks by a forest stream in warm golden light, bride in white gown.
Romantic couple gazing at each other closely in warm golden indoor lighting.
Couple sharing an intimate embrace by a rocky riverside surrounded by dark forest trees.

Kind Words



In their own words: from the other side of the lens.


1 / 5

From our very first phone call you took the time to genuinely get to know and create real connection. Straight away we knew you would bring such warmth, comfort and ease into the session, and you absolutely did. What could have felt awkward or staged instead felt so natural, like spending time with a best friend who was genuinely cheering us on every step of the way. Being able to have you capture such a special moment in our lives is something we will treasure forever. You made us feel completely comfortable, seen and celebrated throughout the entire experience. You truly have gods eyes, the way you see beauty in people, moments and the smaller details such as a gift, And the way you translate that through your art is incredible. Your creativity and talent speak for themselves, but it's your kindness and heart that make the experience even more special. Even finishing the session with such thoughtful gifts just speaks to the beautiful person you are. We are so incredibly grateful to have crossed paths with you. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful experience and memories we will hold onto forever. You are truly a gift.

S & R

1 / 5

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful photos. I honestly can't stop looking at them, You captured us so perfectly and every photo feels so natural and genuine. Your talent behind the camera is incredible and the way you edited the images. The colours, the lighting and all the little details came together so beautifully and truly brought the photos to life. You captured how special this place is to me. These photos means so much to us, and I know we'll treasure them for years to come. Thank you for making us feel comfortable throughout the shoot and creating memories that we can look back on forever.

A & W

1 / 5

I cannot recommend Hannah enough! She's truly gifted. As someone who is usually awkward in front of a camera I was incredibly nervous about this shoot. However, Hannah made the whole process feel natural and effortless. Her eye for detail is unmatched, and the results are stunning. Whether your camera shy like me or just looking for beautiful high quality photos, Hannah is your girl.

A & M

1 / 5

I'm so grateful for Hannah and our beautiful maternity session. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do a shoot, but I'm so glad I followed my gut because I would have truly regretted not having these memories. Hannah captured such genuine moments between my husband and I, and her generosity in giving us 3x more copies (instead of the 20 in her package) was so unexpected and kind. I'm crying right now, the pictures are so precious, when our baby grows up, I know for sure se'll see the happy love her dad and I awe for each other. Your art is beautiful and I can't wait to see all the big projects in your future. Thank you for everything.

d & c

1 / 5

Hannah, I barely have words to describe how amazing your work is. The way you made us feel comfortable, free and yet courageous to try something different is inexplicable. You manage to capture what I believe is our essence, you saw the souls underneath our skin and highlighted it to the world through your photography. I’ll never forget all you’ve done and your ability to bring magic to the “real world”. Thank you for it all!

F & B

1 / 5

Couple sitting by tranquil lake with dramatic cloudy mountain scenery. Located in Queenstown, New Zealand

 

Let’s Connect

 

I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up. Lets make something beautiful together.

PHOTO TAKEN IN QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND