FANTASYLAND
– is where Coco and her mum went to (briefly )
Pup and Mum
THE DREAMY PUPPY AND MUM PHOTOSHOOT … …. resulted in some amazing photos that made the mum cry happy tears. I am so stoked
SISTERLY LOVE
Sisters Sarah and Nicole ♥ It’s always great fun when mum comes with her daughters for a photo shoot. So much bonding over makeup and laughing over dress-ups, and sharing jewellery and gentle teasing. The photos always capture the closeness of the relationship and memories that can be treasured for
The formal look
Leena and family rocking the formal look ♥
THE REASON I DON’T ENTER AWARD COMPETITIONS
I am a member of various photography groups and every once in a while, a competition is declared or someone wins an award and I think to myself ‘maybe I should enter’. But the thing is, most of the winning entries are highly stylised, illustrative, extremely creatively lit and posed
The princely theme
Leena and family rocking the princely family vibe ♥
SALUTE TO ALL WOMEN
All of you women I’ve met, in my personal and professional life, you occupy a special place in my heart. I cannot tell the number of times, you have bowled me over with your kindness, compassion, authenticity, resilience, strength and courage. All the stories I’ve heard of crushing circumstances and
Juan and Jessica
Juan, Jessica and their gorgeous girls
THE PHOTOS I DID NOT LIKE
Recently I was showing a lady her photos and she said she did not like her hair style. It looked okay to me and I was thinking it must be a personal preference and then it dawned on me that I had done it once myself. Year 2017, I decided
Gina
GINA, resplendent in the national costume of the Philippines, the baro’t saya which is an elegant hybrid of Filipino and Spanish clothing styles. The term itself comes from the Tagalog words “baro at saya” or “blouse and skirt,” still the basic components of the ensemble.It fills my heart with joy
Are your headshots up to date?
Job-seeking is a good time to be getting fresh headshots of yourself. They say it’s a good idea to refresh your online images every two years. When was the last time you got profressional photos of yourself taken? Richard realised he needed better photos than the iPhone ones he had
Sandra’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Being the eldest child forces you into being a trailblazer so I have always been the one up front. Not a role I would have chosen given the choice. Experienced sexual abuse as
WHAT’S 86 YEARS?
WHAT’S 86 YEARS, WHEN YOU CAN SIT IN YOUR GREAT-GREAT-GRANDMOTHER’S LAP? Here’s another super special photo from the 5-generation shoot. The age gap between Flora and her great-great-granddaughter Ella is 86 years. How rare and special is that! I think, it captures the intergenerational bond and connection that spans such
THE 5-GENERATION SHOOT
5 generations of females in the studio, can you imagine how awesome that is. Folks, let me tell you, a 5-generation photo shoot is the ultimate girl power experience! Imagine getting the oldest female in each generation in your family together – from great-great grandma to the adorable little great-great-granddaughter
Elizabeth’s story
I would love to hear your story. I am the eldest of four children, brought up in a conventional household where dad worked and mum stayed at home. I was born in the UK, and we came to NZ when dad decided he wanted to move out of the UK,
Esther’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? I grew up being the second daughter of a Presbyterian Minister and I always felt under scrutiny from church and community members and under pressure to conform, to always “be a good girl”.
Hana’s session
Hana’s personal branding photo shoot was so much fun. Hana Zawodny wears many hats, and therefore, her photos are going to be used for a variety of ways, all highlighting her various talents. Here’s wishing you all the success helping people heal from burnout and other lifestyle problems. To learn
Persephone
Kiara as Persephone. Marrying AI art with portraiture is so exciting and produces beautiful results
Spring is here
It’s officially SPRING We had periods of sunshine and of rain as though Nature was trying to tell us that both are needed The birds have been chirping for some time now, tuis, kereru, blackbirds and even the ruru is back calling for mates. The AI conjured up this beautiful image
Gustav Klimt inspired portrait
My niece, Tia, in a Gustav Klimt inspired background. A synergy of AI art and portraiture. Let me know what you think. This may be a new offering at the studio. You in an art piece. How exciting!
Ratna’s story
Tell about the time in your life when you felt the most powerful? I feel most powerful when I can turn my anger into love, my stress into a calm, and my negative into positive. Feeling powerful has nothing to do with anything other than your inner work. What is
Christine
Christine is a powerhouse. On the committee of various organisations, while still working, she keeps busy and contributing to society. As you can tell yellow is her favourite colour To leave photos behind as part of her legacy was her reason to come for a photoshoot. You too can have
The huntress
Sitting on the fur of an Himalayan Tahr she killed …
Family funday!
Photographing families is fun, especially when the little ones won’t look at the camera and you have to make funny faces to make them smile.
Carol’s session
Carol is a nurse and lives on a farm with lotsa animals. By her own admission, a glamour gal she is not. So, doing a glamour shoot was a bit out of her comfort zone. But now that she is about to have a milestone birthday, she felt she needs
Julie and Bruce
Meet Julie and Bruce. Julie said they have not had couple photos taken since their wedding about four decades ago. Out paths crossed and much fun was had at their photo shoot, which is always results in wonderful photos. Now they have something to remember their relationship by and to
Tracey’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Growing up I had a difficult childhood, but I think this made me stronger, more determined, resourceful with strong will power. Tell about the time in your life when you felt the most
Tracy’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Being a mother, step mother, wife and running a household as well as working to sustain an income. Tell about the time in your life when you felt the most powerful? When I
Joanna’s story
What are the experiences that shaped who you are today ? I was raised by parents who were first generation farm owners. They worked incredibly hard to achieve what represented security to them and this came with a significant dose of sacrifice. My childhood was quite happy and free, roaming
WHO SETS YOUR WORTH?
Every once in a while, I come across a lady who on seeing my prices says, “I cannot justify spending so much on myself.” I then ask her if she has daughters. Why do I ask that? Because, it seems to me that men don’t have a problem with spending
Cheryl’s story
Please tell us your story. I’m a Survivor of mental physical and sexual abuse. This all happened from the age of 4. My stepfather and mother were my abusers. This carried on until I was 17. At 18 I married. Turns out my hushand was schizophrenic and very violent not
Christine’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Meeting my husband and having two amazing sons that have made me laugh and cry. Tell about the time in your life when you felt the most powerful? Graduating from Wellington teachers training
Christine’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Hi I’m 52, married with 4 kids in their 20s. I have spent my life pouring out my heart and time to my family and community while also working to help financially support
Raylene’s story
I would love to hear your story! What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Free range rural NZ upbringing, love of sport and people, army, outdoors, yoga. Tell about the time in your life when you felt the most powerful? Right now. Proud mum. Good job. Healthy
Suzy’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? I am adopted, found out from age 5. Always felt a little different though but my childhood was happy enough. I became a nurse at age 18 and was married at 20. This
Margaret’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Protecting my children and trying to give them many opportunities. Tell about the time in your life when you felt the most powerful?The first day that I realised that I had changed my
Julia’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? It starts with my childhood not being easy – although I knew my parents wanted & loved me, there was no open affection. I wanted for nothing as a child, but there were
Annette’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Many varied experiences. I have been married twice. My first marriage taught me that both partners have to be prepared to work on the relationship. Not just one. You don’t have to be
Polly’s story
POLLY’S STORY IN HER WORDS I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? Being cross culturally adopted meant I had to fit in but never really belonged to either the home I came from or the home I eventually went to.
Sue’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? As a child I had 2 older brothers who I just wanted to hang out with but was always told I could not do things, usually because I was a girl. I never
Tracey’s story
Tracey’s story in her own words I would love to hear your story! What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? The biggest thing that has shaped me into who am today is losing both my parents at far to young ages. My Mum was 49 and I
Fifty and Fabulous Joanne’s story
I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? So much! Huge experiences have included marriage at 20, 3 amazing kids (and all the ups and downs of parenting for almost 24 years so far), then divorce before 40. Becoming a young(ish)
Janine’s story
Janine’s story I would love to hear your story? What are the experiences that shaped who you are today? A troubled childhood, a previous relationship that was abusive before finding my darling husband, nervous breakdown, helping to raise my husband’s two beautiful daughters plus various work roles over the years.