Question 1

Do you travel?

Accepted Answer

Just tell me where!  I'm a seasoned traveller and am always up for an adventure.  I am based in Whitianga in the gorgeous Coromandel, and travel NZ wide.  I've done weddings and events throughout NZ, and internationally in Australia including Melbourne and Victoria wide, Broome WA, Byron Bay NSW, Palm Cove Queensland.   I live and spend time in both New Zealand and Australia.

Question 2

What equipment do you use?

Accepted Answer

I'm a Nikon gal, and have 2-3 pro camera bodies on me at any one time, and shoot with a variety of Nikon lenses depending on the lighting and situation.  I use the latest Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras, and my lens arsenal includes the Z 50 mm, 85 mm, 24-70 mm and 14-24 mm.  I also have a 70-200 mm that I can call on for events should I need it.

I use Profoto lighting systems.

Question 3

Do you have public liability insurance?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.  I can provide all details to any venue requiring this.

Question 4

How long have you been a photographer?

Accepted Answer

I was taught on film cameras way back in the late 1990's and went digital early 2000's.  I still love the old vintage vibe feels of film and this comes through in my editing processes now.  I've been shooting weddings and events for over 2 decades!

Question 5

Do you use a second shooter?

Accepted Answer

Some of my packages include a second shooter, and some times I will bring an assistant or second shooter if I have a large load of weddings to shoot in that particular week.

Question 6

Can you shoot a wedding solo?

Accepted Answer

Most definitely and 90% of the time I do.  If you feel you would like extra photographers that can be arranged.

Question 7

Do you outsource your editing?

Accepted Answer

I'm a control freak, and love the way I present my imagery.  I do all my own editing.

Question 8

Can you provide albums and fine art prints

Accepted Answer

Yes, I design the albums, and finalise them in conjunction with you.  All my products are made in Australia.  My albums are archivable and museum grade quality products.

Question 9

We love your work, how do we go about booking you?

Accepted Answer

Please send me an email at mel@melpanteli.co.nz, or via the contact form on this website with all the details about your upcoming wedding/elopement/event.  I’d love to hear all about it.  I would require booking fee of 25% of your chosen package to secure your date.  If you have any questions around this, please feel free to reach out.

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