Ara Jay - Boutique Queenstown Media Production Company
Wedding videographer based in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Ara Jay is a boutique wedding videography company based in Jack's Point, Queenstown, New Zealand. Specializing in capturing weddings in one of the Southern Hemisphere's most scenic destinations, the studio serves couples seeking cinematic wedding films in the Queenstown region. With a perfect 5-star Google rating across 19 reviews, Ara Jay has established a strong reputation for their work.
Save Ara Jay - Boutique Queenstown Media Production Company, and it's on your wedding.
Everything you save lands on your own Aisle plan, a private page for the two of you. Send the link to your partner, your parents, your maid of honour, and they see the same shortlist, the same photographs, the same dates. No forwarding screenshots.
Booking one videographer is easy.
Booking a whole wedding abroad isn't.
This videographer sits beside your venue and the rest of the team, one page you own.
Send the same dates to several vendors at once. Replies land in a single thread.
A real person checks availability and chases paperwork while you enjoy the good part.
Hiring a wedding videographer in Queenstown, New Zealand
What makes destination wedding videography different
Destination videographers have the advantage of using Queenstown, New Zealand's landscape as a cinematic backdrop. Look for videographers who showcase the location as a character in their films, not just background scenery. Review their portfolio for destination work specifically.
What to budget
Wedding videography in destination markets typically ranges from $3,000–$12,000+. This usually includes a highlight reel and full ceremony edit. Drone footage, same-day edits, and multi-day coverage are common add-ons that increase the investment.
Questions to ask before booking
What's your editing style (cinematic, documentary, hybrid)? How long is the final film? Do you use drone footage? What audio equipment do you use for vows and speeches? Are travel costs included? When will we receive the final edit?
When to book
Book 8–12 months ahead. Many couples book their videographer at the same time as their photographer, some studios offer both services as a package.