Your story told

Your story creatively captured:

For those with a story to tell.

If you’ve ever wished to create photos to mark a transformational point in your life, to capture the unique love in your relationships, or to create art where you get to embody any part of yourself you wish - I’m here to encourage you and add my creative touch.

Authentic connection, depth, self reflection, experimental, fantasy, authenticity, human, creative, feeling, magic, mundane, are some of the words that could be put with these photo shoots

Your Photographer

Exploring a love for both documentary and its ability to freeze truth in time, in frame rich with story - and portraiture which allows us to be bravely front and centre, in a dance with vulnerability and creativity.

I have a relaxed approach, often being told I have “gentle” energy (but can turn into a creatively excited child when we get in the flow!)
I care greatly about the quality of my work and give both the capturing and editing careful care to ensure we create the images that are both creative and meaningful to you.
Every session and every woman and couple are different, so we adapt to every unique session, whether you’re comfortable in front of the camera, or need more direction. Whether you’re up for a more relaxed session, or down to get creative and play with storytelling, I’m there.

Read more about me here on my website.

Embracing it all - The style

The most meaningful photographs always capture the essence of your story.

My approach is a mixture of documentary and portrait photography, which will lean either way depending on the type and flow of the session you choose.
A portrait session in nature will feature more portraits, natural and creative, with you as the centrepiece. Whereas during a session at home, or with children around, we will flow more with what naturally unfolds.
At times I may direct you - e.g the photo to the right at the window, - and at other times follow what unfolds. We may have also come up with some creative ideas before-hand.

Packages and Offerings

Lovingly crafted to suit you

$550
2.5 hour full storytelling session
Up to 2 locations
100 edited images

Want to experience a photo session in it's fullness?
This session allows for a spacious 2-3 hours to adventure and really delve into a mixture of creative ideas, story and documentary.
This session is abundant with time and room to relax and play, for the natural flow to unfold in a way that won’t feel rushed and is rich with story and variation, allowing for more slow and subtle moments to be captured among portraits, and creative ideas explored - Giving you a full gallery of a variety of images.
$350
1hr storytelling session
1 location
45 edited images
(Option to upgrade to the full gallery)
A shorter session on location in nature or in the coziness of your home, allowing for us to explore creative ideas and documentary images in one location as the time allows to create a gallery of artful images for you to keep.

A gallery of edited images will sent for you to select your 45 images. Then you can decide whether to upgrade to the full gallery of images for a further $100

- Travel outside of Golden Bay will incur a travel fee
- A $50 fee will be added for Auckland sessions

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Making it easy - The Process

Step 1: The right fit

This is it! If you’re reading this information, you are hopefully getting more of a feel for how a session with me will look and feel. If you’re still unsure if I’m the right photographer for your story, or you have more questions, feel free to book in a call with me here, I’m super friendly!

Step 2: Lock in a date

Once we’ve found a date that works for both of us, I will send you through two things - A deposit invoice for $150, and a photography contract which keeps everything super clear! Returning both will allow me to hold your date in my calendar.

Step 3: Questionnaire

I want to get to know you to capture your essense and what makes you unique, so when you’re booked in, you’ll receive a questionnaire that will help me understand your story, and other important questions, including if you have a location already in mind.

Step 4: Prep

I’ll send you a link to help you prepare. Helpful colours to wear, what to expect.

Step 6: Your gallery is ready!

You’ll receive an edited online gallery of images within 2 weeks with all of the information you need.

Step 5:

Shoot day!

FAQ’s

Around 33-35 weeks is a good time to photograph, as you are in full bloom, but still have energy and with less chance of missing out if baby comes early.
In saying that, I have also photographed earlier on in the pregnancy which can also be beautiful! It’s up to you.
Yes, if the weather is really rainy or windy and we're set to shoot outside, we can definitely postpone. Overcast grey days however are great for moody lighting thats easy to work with.
Before our session I'll send you some recommendations for what to wear - colours etc that will work best photographically and with my editing style. But I also so encourage you to embrace your individual self and style. It's totally cool if a flowly dress for example is not your thing. Be you above all! Be sure to let me know if you have any creative ideas involving clothing or costume - I'm all for it.
Somewhere special to you is always a good place to start. If travelling feels too much, how about a session centered around your home, where you have been growing your baby? Doing the cozy things you like to do, inside and out?

Is there a special place in nature you have spent time? This photo to the right is not just a forest - It's a location with lots of history, very dear to the couple in the picture.
I can help suggest some options if I'm in your area and you would like help choosing the best location good for photos.

Within nature locations we will pick a few of the best areas where the best light and nature meet and focus our creative attention there.
On our longer sessions, we can choose a mixture of photos in nature and at home.
Yes, I can set up a payment schedule tailored to you, and payed off over a month.

“I’m awkward in front of the camera”

The most common comment that I hear is that people are uncomfortable or nervous in front of the camera.

These sessions are for everyone, even if you think you're totally unphotogenic.

My focus is making you relaxed and at ease. Your main task on the day will be connection to self or your loved ones above all and I can help with suggestion on prompts and light ‘posing’ as it flows.