A Little About Me /

hello, i'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE!

my name is WEI-TinG

"I'm Wei-Ting, pronounced 'waiting' e.g. 'waiting for a bus'"  is how I've introduced myself for as long as I can remember ...just incase you were wondering. I'm the heart, soul & camera behind Amali Studios - named after my beautiful daughter, Leila Amali, my forever love who is at the heart of everything I do.

So, what else?

  • I'm a Kiwi, born and raised in Browns Bay, New Zealand. Almost six years ago, I moved to London on a whim (I should add, without ever having visited) and it's been home ever since

  • I'm happiest in the sun (I photosynthesise like a plant), eating out (it's not unlike me to clap when my food arrives), being by the ocean, hiking a mountain or doing anything outdoors!

  • I'll take a Frozen Margarita or Paloma any day (preferably with a lovely sunset)

  • Before pursuing photography as a career, I was a professional concert harpist and my claim to fame is playing the harp in front of Prince Edward.

  • I have the worst dance moves but you'll still catch me grooving on the dance floor. From Afrobeats, to alternative pop, to Disney's greatest hits, to UK rap (big Stormzy fan) - music's always in our household and I have regular dance parties in the kitchen with my toddler

I'm not just a photographer, I'm a visual storyteller for
loved-up souls. I can't wait to capture your special moments!

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What inspires me

“Every wedding, every shoot, I see the world through a whole new lens. Your story will be different from the last, and this ignites my passion all over again.”

You know what lights my soul on fire? Authentic love stories - the 'how we met', the 'that's the moment I knew' - real, honest, human connection. I'm inspired by love and human connection.

I started this photography journey of mine because other than my passion for photography, I'm a hopeless romantic, as soppy as it sounds, I genuinely LOVE love. Do my eyes start leaking when I see a groom break down at the sight of his bride? Yes! Am I crying along with the bride during dad's speech? Most likely.

I'm inspired by colour, by stories, by art, film, music... these components play a big part in my photography and allows me to truly dig deep, to capture the essence of your day so you can re-live all the beautiful moments that happened on the best day of your life.

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

The Notebook still makes me weep every time 
(And pretty much any romantic novel or film)

I'm forever romanticising my life & is there anything wrong with that? I'm forever grateful I get to do all of my favourite things on the regular: seeing new places, traveling, eating delicious food, moving my body, hanging out with my little mini me / love of my life.

I love a slow morning, dancing in the kitchen with my mini me & going on pastry dates together. Pastries, matcha and coffee ...a few of my favourite things that are a part of my daily ritual. When I'm abroad, I love a hike, or a beach day, with a cocktail in one hand and my Kindle in the other (it's a rom com or psychological thriller novel for me).

That's a little sneak peak into my life when I'm not working, capturing love stories & travelling (which is most of the time, ha!)... I'm not complaining at all. Seeing the world is my love language — so it's as if the stars aligned, this “job” was made for me. (Though let’s be real, it rarely feels like work when I’m living my dream.)

Behind the Lens

- Your Story Will Be Different

Rain, hail or shine, I won’t miss a shot

My photography approach is this: presence over perfection. The best photos happen when you're in the moment. I'm here to help you be as present as you can, whether that's cracking awful dad jokes to lighten the mood, DJ'ing during bridal prep, de-cluttering the room, - whatever it is you need to feel comfortable & present in the moment.

The more relaxed & comfortable you are, the more natural the photos will look. This is where I thrive, I'd describe myself as a chameleon shifting to each situation as it comes. I'm relaxed and fun yet direct and intuitive — every love story, every person, every day is different. I'll capture all the genuine moments whether it's the belly laughs, happy tears, stolen kisses..

Whether you're wanting more editorial or something more candid, I promise you, there'll be no stiffed grins & awkward poses. My gentle direction and guidance will help you feel connected and confident in front of the camera, even if you're camera-shy. 

Be present. Have fun. Soak it all up & don't forget: the moments make the photos, and not the other way around. You deserve to be captured in a way that is authentically you.

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Kind Words From My Couples

"Wei-Ting is a warm, genuine person and has the ability to make anyone feel comfortable in front of the camera which was perfect for myself and my husband. She is SO talented!! We are obsessed with our photos, they are so stunning and captured all the moments of the day perfectly."

MASSERIA SPINA, ITALY

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Nazaria & Jordan

FLORENCE, TUSCANY

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Heidi & Hao

"Wei-Ting is heaven sent!! Our pre-wedding photos in Italy were amazing! We were a bit nervous at the start but she is so good at making us feel comfortable and guided us along the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer 100000 out of 10!"

BOHO BEACH CLUB, MARBELLA

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Linda & Rob

"Wei-Ting is unbelievably talented.
I don't say that lightly. She is one of the best photographers we have EVER worked with... not just for weddings but overall.
A true professional!"

MY Philosophy ...

"THE MOMENTS MAKE THE PHOTO, AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND"

We're all guilty of doing something for the 'gram. I can't emphasise enough, the best photos are taken during authentic moments, genuine moments of joy, excitement and love. If you plan your wedding day as the celebration of your dreams and actually soak it up & enjoy it, your photos will be incredible

I work with my clients to make sure their wedding timeline allows for sufficient breathing space and enough time to get the best photos I can without them feeling like they're missing out on any part of their day. My ethos is to make sure my couples have the best day while I get the best photos - without it ever feeling like a photoshoot.