Hi, my name is Chris Stanley and I’m a professional freelance photographer. I’m based in Timaru and I’m available for work anywhere in New Zealand. I’ve had 7 years in the photography industry and have owned my own photography business for the past 4 years. I invite you to browse my portfolio and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email or call.Why choose me to be your photographer?The main two reasons are: 1. the high standard of photos that I produce 2. I’m affordable! My aim is to go above and beyond what most photographers offer in terms of value for money.Why are some photographers so cheap, and others so expensive?Good question. With photography, I don’t believe that if someone charges higher prices for their work, that they are necessarily providing better photos. Sometimes you get what you pay for, if you choose me you get more! Then of course there are those ‘photographers’ that charge a few hundred to photograph a wedding – be warned, I’ve seen some terrible photos out there, and that only ends in disappointment.Am I a qualified photographer?Experience and my growing portfolio are my photography qualifications. I don’t believe you have to have a specific qualification in order to have the skill and flare to take great photos. It’s about being creative and using professional grade equipment to take high quality images.What camera and lens do I use?I shoot with 2 cameras (so I don’t have to waste time changing lens) – a Canon 5Diii and 7D. I use several different lens, mostly Canon’s L series. This is very much professional equipment and it shows in the image quality that it produces.What is my style?Natural and as un-cliché as possible. I try to blend in and zoom in. This is what I enjoy about wedding photography: capturing laughter, happiness, and love in a natural and candid way. Cheesy isn’t my thing.Why do you only charge $1500 for a full day wedding package, while others are charging so much more?The truth: simply because I love taking photos, and I love the reactions from clients when they see their photos. That’s why I’ve tried to make it as affordable as I can, so I can get out there with the camera as much as I can.