Danielle and Saadiq

When rain brought even more magic to an unforgettable day at Old Forest School

I knew Danielle and Saadiq’s wedding was going to be a amazing! I’m always excited to have an Old Forest School wedding to photograph. It’s just up the road from where I grew up in Te Puke and it’s a local Bay of Plenty wedding photographers dream wedding venue.

Danielle and Saadiq did what many Old Forest School couples do and hired out holiday homes at the nearby Pukehina beach for family and wedding party guests to enjoy. When we chatted it was obvious Dani and Saadiq had a special love story. Two souls with the biggest hearts who met at school. Priority for their wedding day was family, time with guests and what comes naturally to a great wedding – moments and laughter. None of that posing stuff. Just true heartfelt moments unfolding naturally.

Our Bay of Plenty day does what the Bay does best – provide plenty of everything! A fabulous example how a bit of rain (& an occasional downpour 😉 can just add to the fun and opportunities.
When it rains on your wedding day we pivot. Dani and Saadiq didn’t mind one bit having more time to hunker down with guests catching up, dining on fabulous eats, nibble on abundant cheese and drink good wine!

There are plenty of beautiful areas at Old Forest School that we can retreat away from guests for photos and just like what happens on many rainy days we get windows where we can venture out. This is where having clients like Danielle and Saadiq who were happy to change the order of events and an adaptable MC is the recipe to a relaxed and joyous day. It also brings about some special conditions for a photographer who’s obsessed with beautiful lighting and golden opportunities.

If you look through Danielle and Saadiqs images you’ll see how the day provided stunning lighting and luscious greens! A beautiful fog creeping over the forest in the distance! So many special fun moments on this day for this special couple.

Old Forest School, Bay of Plenty, Wedding Photography by Pure Images, Tauranga
  • 3 photos of beautiful bride walking at old forest school driveway
  • first dance display outside old forest school courtyard in front of guests at old forest school
  • bride holding her train in contemplative moment on driveway
  • beautiful bride in made with love bridal dress driveway of old forest school
  • Groom with his brother and groomsmen walking with happy banter
  • bubbles spraying in air with wedding party celebrating
  • Bridal bouquets with ring & jewellery in front of sea canvas
  • beach scene at Pukehina seagulls flying
  • first look of bride and father of bride with bridesmaids in green dresses crying
  • grooms attire, boots, bow tie, gift boxes, aftershave cologne
  • groom gifting rings and gifts to groomsmen
  • groom opening gift of watch
  • bride sitting in corner of beach house looking out to sea
  • bride standing pukehina beach house holding flowers looking out to sea
  • bride with bridesmaids in green dresses laughing
  • old forest school reception area table set ups with table settings
  • wedding ceremony in progress at old forest school inside the school house
  • wedding party members crying with emotion Old forest school house
  • Old forest school house wedding bride and groom kissing and walking aisle
  • just married celebrating couple Old forest school house verandah
  • selfie with bride and groom with wedding guests at old forest school
  • wedding party in green dresses in green driveway of Old forest school opening champagne spray
  • wedding party in green pop open champagne
  • bride with her bridesmaids walking looking over shoulder
  • bride walks away with bridesmaids with cheeky look over her shoulder
  • bride with her bridesmaids at old forest school in green evolution bridesmaids dresses
  • bride and her bridesmaids celebrating with flowers in air
  • bride walking under umbrellas in the rain on tennis court at old forest school
  • bride and groom cut cheese cake and platter
  • wedding party celebrating cheering glasses old forest school
  • beautiful photo of bridal couple walking on forest lane with fog creeping over the trees
  • bride and groom in embrace smiling at eachother
  • groom pushes hair from brides face in country forest scene
  • wedding couple walking country lane in the forest photo taken with vintage tilt shift lens
  • happy smiling bride on groom walking forest road old forest school wedding venue
  • happy natural unposed photos of wedding photos taken by Pure Images photography Old forest school
  • bride and groom walking country lane
  • classic photo of bride and groom taken with tilt shift lens on forest lane behind old forest school venue
  • bride looks over should walking with husband on country forest lane
  • Vintage tilt shift lens photo under barn at old forest school courtyard
  • dancing in the rain at old forest school
  • Wedding party photos of dancing guests at old forest school

Meet the wedding dream team

Behind every beautiful wedding day is a team of incredible people who help bring it all together. From your venue and celebrant to hair, makeup, florals, and styling, these talented vendors play such an important role in creating the atmosphere and moments you’ll remember forever. Here are some of the wonderful creatives and professionals who helped make this day so special.

Wedding Vendors

Choosing someone to capture the best day of your life is a huge decision and my day wouldn’t have been what it was without Rochelle. So glad I went with Pure Images! As a couple that doesn’t love pictures, Rochelle took the stress out of ‘how to pose’ ‘what to do’ out of my mind. I was able to freely enjoy the time with my bridal party and husband. Rochelle put us at ease with a bit of NZ rain and reassured us it didn’t matter and the pictures would be even more beautiful, which they were. 5 stars does not give this photographer justice, you are so much more Rochelle. Highly recommend! Keep doing what you do! Artist!

Danielle and Saadiq
beautiful photo of bridal couple walking on forest lane with fog creeping over the trees