Location:
- Australia
- New Zealand
About Ash Muir Photography
Ash Muir is a wedding and editorial photographer based in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Shooting on both film and digital, she captures weddings with a blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling. Drawn to everything from quiet, tender moments to joyful chaos, Ash focuses on the in-betweens, fleeting glances, big feelings, and the little details that make your day yours. With a documentary approach and an editorial eye, she creates honest, artful imagery that feels just like you remember it.
Behind The Brand
What draws you to wedding photography?
Honestly? It’s the beautiful madness of it all. One minute it’s calm and quiet, the next it’s full-blown chaos and somewhere in the middle, there’s always this magic that happens. I love that no two weddings are ever the same, and that I get to witness people at their most real, joyful, nervous, and in love. It’s storytelling on fast-forward, and I love that.
How would you describe your photography style?
My style is grounded in real, unscripted moments, but with an eye for composition, light, and texture. I’m drawn to the subtle in-betweens, the overlooked details, and the stories told through body language and atmosphere. I want my photos to feel like memories, not just pictures.
What inspires you creatively?
I find inspiration in film, art, music, and everyday life. I’m endlessly inspired by human connection. How we express love, vulnerability, and joy in all its messy, beautiful and chaotic forms.
What is it that makes an image magical?
A magical photograph doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be honest. It might be a blur of movement, a crack of laughter, or a moment so fleeting it almost didn’t happen. A magical photo is the one that makes you laugh, cry, or both at the same time. It’s the one you keep coming back to.
What advice would you give couples when selecting their wedding photographer?
Find someone whose work you love, but also someone you’d enjoy working with. Because great photography isn’t just about the shots you get, it’s about the experience. It’s about trust, comfort, and having someone who truly understands you and your story. When you feel at ease, the best moments unfold naturally, and that’s where the magic happens.
Your dream location to shoot a wedding?
I would love to shoot a Las Vegas wedding! Living on the other side of the world makes it tricky, but a chapel wedding, hosted by Elvis would be my dream!
Editor’s Notes
Why we love them…
Ash Muir captures weddings with a cinematic pulse; part memory, part movement, always grounded in truth. Based in Aotearoa, New Zealand, her work blends the grit of real moments with a polished, editorial eye. Whether shot on film or digital, her images carry the warmth of nostalgia and the clarity of now. Ash leans into the unscripted: a glance, a breath, a blur of motion. With an instinct for light, texture, and timing, she photographs the day exactly as it arrived.
For the couple…
For those who value presence over perfection. Ash brings a calm, intuitive energy to the chaos, capturing the honest, often-overlooked moments that give a wedding its soul. Her approach is grounded in trust and connection, allowing each frame to unfold with sincerity and style. Ideal for couples who want their gallery to feel personal, layered, and quietly powerful.