Meet Jo Grams

— your storyteller behind the lens.

A passionate visual artist since the late 1990s, Jo Grams is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer known for capturing love, connection, and soul with authenticity, elegance, and heart. With decades of experience and a portfolio shaped alongside some of the best in the industry, Jo brings a seasoned eye and a deep understanding of how to tell each unique story—whether it’s a wedding day or a quiet family moment.

Recently celebrating 20 years of marriage herself, Jo understands the depth and beauty of life’s milestones—something she brings to every couple and every family she photographs.

After a creative break to refresh and refocus, Jo returns with renewed inspiration and a wanderer’s spirit. Her love of travel has taken her camera to some of the world’s most romantic and scenic destinations—from intimate ceremonies in Barcelona to luxe celebrations across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Queensland (Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast),Singapore, Bali, Malaysia, and all over New Zealand, including Queenstown, Wanaka, Auckland, Coromandel, Waiheke Island, and Christchurch.

Whether it’s the fleeting glance between soulmates, the proud smile of a parent, or the laughter shared in everyday moments, Jo’s work is about more than just images—it’s about creating timeless memories, artfully and honestly told.

Beach scene with people surfing and swimming, rocks and greenery in foreground, overcast sky, ocean with waves in distance.
A newlywed couple posing outdoors on a foggy day, on a small wooden bridge in a natural setting with leafless trees and bushes.
A woman in a long dress smiling on a wooden pier at night with bright light behind her, black and white photo.
Photobooth strip with three photos of a man in sunglasses and a woman making humorous expressions against a black background. The man wears a yellow jacket and white shirt, and the woman wears an orange textured dress with a white collared shirt underneath and a colorful necklace.

NZIPP wedding photographer of the year

Highest scoring Colour Print

NZIPP Photograpaphy Gold Awards

Australian AIPP photography awards

WPPI Award Excellence

Published in Vogue, NZ weddings, June bug, GWS, Women’s day

COCA Artist collection awards

Fearless photographers international

International Judge and Speaker