MĀRENA MAI

WEDDING PHOTO & FILM

MĀRENA
1. (loan) (verb) (-hia,-tia) to marry.

MAI
1. (particle) this way - indicates direction towards the speaker, or to the person (or thing) who is central to the utterance.

To marry with me.

BASED IN SUNSHINE COAST

OPERATING FOR 10 YEARS

OPEN FOR BOOKINGS 2026/2027

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A black-and-white photo of a couple kissing outdoors in a grassy field, with trees in the background and cloudy sky overhead.

candid & Editorial wedding PHOTO + VIDEO in the sunshine coast

sunshine coast // brisbane // gold coast // wider south east queensland

A bride and groom smiling and holding hands as they walk outdoors near a white tent in a grassy field with trees in the background.

NAU MAI HAERE MAI

a warm welcome to my work

thank you for coming across my website, where I like to share the love stories that I have had the privilege in attending, and the even higher honour of capturing

weddings are my favourite things to capture in the world, and it is a blessing to have you here. So welcome again, stay for a while, read some more about what I am about, the way I capture your day, and to see if we are a match :)

Person standing on a balcony with large green palm plants in the background, wearing a white checkered shirt, a white cap, and a black skirt.

this is me :)

A bride and groom holding hands, standing in a grassy field outdoors with cloudy skies in the background, smiling at each other.

i lIKE TAKING PHOTOS THAT FEEL LIKE THIS

A group of people, including a bride and groom, walking outdoors on a gravel path surrounded by trees during a wedding celebration.

IMAGERY AS GOOD AS YOU LOOK

here is a collection of some of my images so you can see what my vibe is

CANDID & REAL & PRETTY

Close-up of a couple holding hands, with the woman wearing a ring on her finger.

if you want to see more, you should visit my portfolio

Te āhua
o te Whakaahua

the approach to my photography and videography


capturing your love through effortless documentary wedding photography and videography, Mārena Mai is a Sunshine Coast wedding photographer dedicated to documenting your day as it naturally unfolds

specialising in candid, documentary-style wedding photography, we focus on the unposed, intimate moments that make your story unique - delivering images that not only reflect how your wedding day looked, but how it truly felt, filled with emotion, connection, and beauty

A couple standing on a beach near the water, with a large tree and cloudy sky overhead. The image is in black and white.
A newlywed couple holding hands and looking at each other in front of an old wooden house with a tin roof and brick chimney, surrounded by tall trees with autumn leaves.

he aha te whāinga matua

what is the ultimate goal?

this video is exactly that. more and more moments like that. you cannot script and direct a reaction like that. the emotions reveal themselves without thought. but the moment can be carried on forever with photo and video coverage

he kupu mahana

warm words

A wedding ring on a small pillow with lace details, surrounded by lace fabric, with a wooden background.

“his photography is amazing. he blended into the crowd and it felt like a friend was taking our photos”

— Cristian & Maria 2025

NGĀ RATONGA

services that i offer

i offer both photo and video options for couples. i love doing both as both are able offer their own unique ways to best capture the moment. photo or video packages begin at $2,199. photo and video packages begin at $3,799.

photo // video // content creation

PHOTO PACKAGES

CINEMATIC HIGHLIGHT FILM

CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

PRIVATE GALLERIES

FILM-SIMULATION

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A blurry photograph of a couple kissing, with a landscape of rolling green hills and trees in the background, and mountains in the distance.

wHAKAAHUA // PHOTO

Group of five men in suits and sunglasses raising their drinks together outdoors.

i document everything from the quiet, intimate moments before the ceremony to the celebration and connection shared throughout the day. this includes key events such as getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, candid interactions, and the reception

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kIRIATA // VIDEO

i document the full experience of your day - from the anticipation of getting ready, to the ceremony, speeches, and celebration - combining visuals, audio, and storytelling to create a film that reflects your unique connection

A bride and groom holding hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony, standing under a white floral arch.
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