Christchurch & Canterbury

Story-led, consistent content for your business

Photography, video and editing for small and medium businesses across Christchurch — built around a story worth telling, delivered on a rhythm you can actually keep up with.

What we do

Content that earns trust, not just attention

Photography, videography and editing under one flexible plan — built around the story of your business, not a generic template.

Social media content

Monthly, story-led content — photos, videos and reels tailored to your brand and the people behind it.

Brand photography

Team portraits, workplace and product photography. Project-based, from $200/hour depending on scope.

Video production

Documentary-style case studies and short-form video, shot and edited for how people actually watch.

Organic content planning

What to post, how often, and why — a simple, sustainable plan built around your goals. Included in Growth.

Video editing

Have the footage but not the time? Professional editing, delivered ready for any platform.

Content hours

One flexible plan, no separate quotes each month. Your hours roll over and can be topped up anytime.

Pricing

Two ways to work together

A one-off project, priced around its scope — or an ongoing plan built on content hours, so you always know what you're getting each quarter.

Priced around your project
from $200 / hour

For a single, well-defined project — a brand film, a launch shoot, a case study — priced to match the scope, not squeezed into a package.

Good for

  • A one-off brand or case study film
  • Event or launch-day photography
  • Team and workplace photography
  • A single, focused deliverable with a clear brief
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Starter

$650 / month
Billed quarterly · $1,950/quarter · 3-month commitment

24 content hours per quarter, for businesses posting steadily without needing content every week.

  • 24 content hours / quarter
  • Photography, video & editing
  • Hours roll over if unused
  • Top up extra hours anytime
Start with Starter

How content hours work

Each quarter you get a set number of hours to spend however your business needs. What a job costs in hours depends on its complexity — here's roughly what to expect:

3–4

A simple workplace or product photography session

3–4

A video session — raw footage, no editing

5–6

An edited short-form video or reel

6–8

Event photography or videography

Not sure which fits? We'll build something around your goals and budget — no obligation to chat.

Package and hourly prices cover creative services only. Studio hire, props, or travel outside Christchurch are discussed and agreed before any booking is confirmed.

Case studies

Businesses we've told the story of

Curtin Painters and Decorators

LocationChristchurch · Akaroa
Delivered50+ photos · 7 videos
Used forSocial media · Website · Internal comms

Curtin Painters & Decorators (CPD) needed a content foundation that matched the quality of their craftsmanship — a way to show, not just tell, prospective clients what sets their work apart. We produced a documentary-style case study video from a real project, a full photo library, and a set of short-form reels for social.

The centrepiece was the French Farm Estate project in Akaroa — a job that gave CPD's process, craft and attention to detail room to actually show.

"I actually cried watching these videos. I was so overcome by the way you captured everything — adding photos at the perfect time, editing out the um's and ah's. The team look great, the photos are amazing. It's what I've been wanting to do for so long but don't have the time, skill or patience." Curtin Painters and Decorators

Third Space

LocationChristchurch
FocusYoga & movement
Used forSocial media · Website · Course launch

Third Space came to ILLI Studio wanting content that reflected the calm, considered feeling of the practice itself — not the fast, high-energy style most fitness content defaults to. We've been building a steady library of photography and video, from everyday studio moments to content supporting a new course launch.

"Working with Julia is always such a smooth and enjoyable experience. She has an incredible eye for detail and a beautiful way of turning ideas into something that feels natural, creative, and authentic. Julia is a true artist — not only behind the camera, but in the way she brings everything together. She always has great ideas, makes the whole process feel easy and effortless, and really understands the vision you’re trying to create. I’m always so happy with the final result. The photos and content feel beautiful, professional, and genuinely like me. I couldn’t recommend Julia enough!" Third Space
How it works

Simple process, fast results

From first conversation to delivered content, kept straightforward so you can focus on running your business.

01

Discovery call

We learn about your business, goals and content needs, and help you pick the right plan.

02

Brand setup

We get to know your tone, visual style and audience — so every piece fits without you re-explaining it each time.

03

Send a brief, we deliver

Send us what you need. We shoot, edit and deliver. Hours are used based on the job's complexity.

04

We become your team

An extension of your marketing — consistent, story-led content, without the back-and-forth.

Who you'll work with

Meet Julia, the owner of ILLI Studio

Julia started ILLI Studio in Christchurch out of a simple belief: small businesses deserve content that actually tells their story, not just fills a feed. She leads every project personally, and works alongside a growing team of photographers, videographers and editors as ILLI Studio takes on more work — so you always have one person who knows your business, backed by the right people to deliver it well.

4+
Years experience
CHC
Based in Christchurch
Trusted by
Christchurch Art Gallery
Gut Foundation
Take Five Films
NZ Law Society
StoryFuel
Third Space

Ready for content that tells your story?

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Let's talk about your business

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Working with small and medium businesses across the city and wider Canterbury region.