ROMEA WHAREHOKA

“WHOLEHEARTEDLY devoted to telling your story AUTHENTICALLY ”


SPECIALISING IN STORYTELLING IMAGERY REFLECTING YOUR UNIQUE STORY

Romea Wharehoka, wearing a black blazer and black pants, sitting on a wooden stool against a white wall, smiling and looking to her right. 
I got into photography about 10 years ago, starting out as a second shooter with my mum at a few weddings. Since then, I’ve photographed all sorts—families, newborns, and of course, more weddings. My approach to photography is super natural, candid, romantic, and warm. I really focus on helping people feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera—because that’s when the magic happens.

What I love most about photography is capturing real emotion and those in-between moments that make you feel something. I also genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients—building a friendship along the way is such a cool part of what I do. From chatting through ideas to putting together a plan, then actually photographing you—it's all such a privilege.

MEET ROMEA

My two cheeky boys, Ezra and Kairo, are the heartbeat behind everything I do. They’re total opposites, which makes life.... fun?  Ezra is the sweetest soul with the biggest heart (and the biggest eyes to match), while Kairo is pure dynamite — wildly determined and the ultimate little brother. They keep me grounded, inspired, and constantly on my toes.

A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT ME

School was never my thing — in fact, I hated it so much that I dropped out at 16 and jumped straight into a part-time barista job. Photography wasn’t even on my radar back then. It wasn’t until about five years ago, after having Ezra, that I picked up a camera and everything just clicked (literally). Now I can’t imagine doing anything else
Romea Wharehoka, in a black blazer holding a vintage camera to her head, smiling, with red flowers on a table beside her against a plain white background.
A small round table covered with a beige cloth, holding a pair of turquoise high-heeled sandals, a glass bowl, a vintage camera, a jewelry card, and a white cloth with a ring and a pin. A bouquet of red roses is in a vase below the table.
Romea Wharehoka, wearing a black blazer and matching pants, sitting on a cream-colored stool, with one leg crossed over the other and wearing teal high heels, against a plain white wall with some red flowers in the bottom left corner.
A vintage Minolta camera with a green wrapped cord and a green cover against a plain wall, casting a shadow.
A woman dressed in a black suit, taking a photo with a vintage camera, standing next to a table with a vase of red roses.
A woman in a black blazer and black pants sitting on a beige fabric-covered stool against a plain white wall, with a red flower arrangement on the floor nearby, wearing teal heels.

MEET THE FLECK AND FOREST TEAM

A woman in a black blazer holding a vintage camera next to her head, standing next to a table with red flowers against a plain white background. 
romea wharehoka
MAIN PHOTOGRAPHER
Running this business means I’m not just your photographer — I’m your organizer, your go-to contact, and the one making sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. From the first message to the final gallery, I’m right there with you, keeping things relaxed, stress-free, and totally tailored to you.
A man with a beard, wearing a white shirt and beige pants, kneeling in a field of tall grass while taking photographs with a camera. 
mathias wharehoka
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
My second shooter is also my husband — lucky him, right? He’s the calm to my chaos and has no choice but to listen to all my wild ideas, edits, and wedding talk 24/7 (poor guy). He’s amazing at what he does and such a steady presence on the day. We joke and banter and having him by my side makes the whole experience even more special — for us and for you.
A young woman in a long black dress standing outdoors on a sandy path surrounded by grass, smiling at the camera with sunlight behind her. 
abby rauhihi
CONTENT CREATOR
Abby is the ultimate fly on the wall — cool, calm, and collected with the sweetest heart. She blends into the background like a pro, capturing all the in-between magic without ever feeling intrusive. Her eye for detail and natural storytelling adds such a beautiful layer to the day, the extra addition to the team that makes my job even better

  • The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Romea to capture our special day! From our very first meeting—nearly a year before our wedding—Romea was so excited and full of creative ideas. Every time we caught up, her enthusiasm never faded, and the ideas just kept flowing. On the day, we had the absolute pleasure of working with Romea and her husband, Mathias—these two are a dream team! Having Mathias capture the groom’s preparations and offer a second perspective throughout the day was incredible. We also chose to have Romea’s sister-in-law, Abbey, capture video content, which was such an added bonus. We are beyond pleased we hired her, as these snippets allow us to relive the magic of our day. Romea is the ultimate hype girl—her energy is infectious, and she made the whole experience so much fun! We also did an engagement shoot with her, which was a fantastic way to get comfortable in front of the camera and understand her style. We highly recommend it to any couple—it made us feel so much more at ease on the wedding day. Romea went above and beyond in every way, and we couldn’t be happier with our photos. She truly is a photographer who cares deeply about her couples and their love stories. If you're considering her—do it! You won’t be disappointed

    Josh & Lara | Wedding

  • We received our wedding photos back this week and wow they are everything we could have dreamed of and more! Mea + Mat had to battle four seasons in one day but as always brought our pictures to life! Such an amazing job. All of our photos capture the day perfectly from start to finish and are memories we will treasure for a lifetime. We are grateful beyond words If you want a hype gal, great chat, someone to keep everyone in line and of course amazing pics then look no further.”

    Ryan & Sam | Wedding

  • Picking the right photographer is scary but the moment we sat down with Mea, we knew she was the one. Both her and Matty together are a power couple, they were so warm, welcoming and honestly felt like family! Mea may look small and Matty may look quiet but MAN they can work a crowd and they get shit done! Now the photos, just WOW! We have no words! We had a vision and they absolutely blew it out of this world. Just incredible, they didn’t just photograph our wedding, they told the story with every single photo

    Zac & Sharnee | Wedding

  • Mea is truly incredible! She captured our wedding day so beautifully—we’re beyond happy with the photos. From start to finish, she was such a joy to be around and made everything feel so easy and fun. Her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail made a huge difference and helped make our day even more special. We’re so grateful she was a part of not only our wedding day, but also our engagement shoot. Having her there felt like having a friend by our side—one who just happens to take the most amazing photos!

    Hayden & Samarah | Wedding