Trusted by Leading Businesses
About
Hello, I’m Sky Petch, a Christchurch commercial photographer specialising in business photography, brand storytelling, headshots, and events.
Since 2010, more than 5,000 clients have trusted my work its refined consistent approach, and delivered in line with brief and budget. Learn more about what I offer here.
Contact Me
hello@christchurchphotographer.co.nz
Email me and I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 business hours.
Phone/text: 0210 336 047
Subjects under 18 require an accompanying adult during the session.
Standard image licensing fees may apply. All work undertaken is subject to my terms and conditions.
Studio Address
SKY PETCH STUDIO. St. Asaph Collective. Unit 10/400 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch
Booking and Delivery
My services include standard communication, photography time, and professional post-production. Additional fees may apply for extensive rescheduling, expanded briefing requirements, urgent delivery requests, or additional administrative/project coordination outside the original booking scope.
Final edited images are supplied as full resolution JPG. RAW files are not included unless specifically discussed and licensed separately prior to the shoot. Additional fees may apply depending on the intended usage and scope of the request.
Delivery is within 7 working days. Urgent bookings or faster delivery is available for an additional fee.
Pricing Options
→ Business and Brand Photography Packages from $899 + GST (Full info here.)
→ Commercial Photography +Post-Production: $250 + GST per hour.
→ Commercial Event Photography and Post-Production: $200 + GST per hour.
→ Personal Branding Portraits and Headshots — $390 + GST. Websites, LinkedIn, business owners, speaking profiles.
A one-hour studio or on location session including a mixture of headshots, three-quarter and full-body portraits, with five professionally edited images.
→ Studio Headshot – 30 min sessions are $99 + GST on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Captured at my central city studio, including a single wardrobe/look with professional post-production.
→ Editorial Portraits – $390 + GST. Creatives, magazines, musicians, artists, personal work.
A one-hour studio or on location session including a mixture of headshots, three-quarter and full-body portraits, with five professionally edited images.
→ On Location Headshots or Studio Portraits outside of Tuesdays or Thursdays are $199 + GST each.
Captured indoors or outdoors, including a single wardrobe/look with professional post-production so you look your best.
→ Additional Images from any session are $50 + GST each to cover the additional post-production time.
→ Modelling Portfolio $250 + GST (1 hour and 5 edited images).
→ Actor and Performer portfolio $270 + GST (1 hour and 5 edited images).
→ Teams and Groups discounts are available for 10+ people, and I can come to your workplace (travel/additional costs may apply).
Why Work With Me?
Your business has likely taken a huge amount of time, energy, and investment to build, and strong photography plays an important role in how people experience and trust your brand.
Since 2010, I’ve worked with thousands of people, businesses, organisations, and brands to create professional imagery that feels natural, approachable, and genuinely reflective of the people behind the work.
Good commercial photography comes from experience, adaptability, and understanding how businesses operate in the real world — not simply taking photos. Every project involves different people, spaces, lighting conditions, timelines, and goals, and part of my role is making the process feel straightforward while consistently delivering strong, professional imagery you can confidently use across your website, marketing, social media, and beyond.
Pre-Production and Creative Direction
Some commercial projects also involve pre-production planning, creative consultation, scheduling coordination, and collaborative shot development prior to photography. Where required, this time is billed separately at standard commercial rates.
Payment Options
You can pay with cash, direct debit or credit card. Payment plans are also available to help you budget.