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From "I Do" to Baby #2: The Joy of Capturing a Family’s Milestones

From "I Do" to Baby #2: The Joy of Capturing a Family’s Milestones

It starts with a wedding day, full of love, laughter, and maybe a few happy tears. Then, before you know it, I’m photographing a maternity session, then a newborn curled up in their parents’ Read more

The importance of having family photographs taken

The importance of having family photographs taken

Life moves fast. Kids grow fast. Scarily fast. As someone who sees my clients only as their families grow and they reach huge milestones, I really get to see how fast things move more than most. Most Read more

Baby sitter sessions – when is a good time to capture your baby?

Baby sitter sessions – when is a good time to capture your baby?

This is a question I often get asked by my clients when they’re picking up their newborn artwork. Like with many of the questions I get asked, it’s really up to each family, and what they want to Read more

Ideas for a maternity photography shoot at the beach

Ideas for a maternity photography shoot at the beach

I had photographed Lily before on a number of occasions, (including her beautiful wedding day, and her first pregnancy) so we already had a great relationship. It was such a delight to work together Read more

The 5 things you need to know before a family studio photography session

The 5 things you need to know before a family studio photography session

1. What’s the difference between a location family photography session and a studio family photography session? This is probably one of my most asked questions. Essentially, location based photo Read more

My favorite Wellington locations for family photography

My favorite Wellington locations for family photography

First, however – what actually makes a good location? It ultimately comes down the three S’s: Setting, sun, and shelter. SETTING While you would think that a great view automatically means a Read more

What to wear for a family photography session

What to wear for a family photography session

1. PICK YOUR TONES When choosing outfits for the family, ideally you’d aim to wear similar tones and colours. A key point here – this definitely doesn’t mean you need to wear matching outfits Read more

Cake Smash Photography, yes or no?

Cake Smash Photography, yes or no?

I’ve been booked up recently with first birthday celebration shoots, and have a few more booked in before Christmas. The world of cake smash photography is a divided one – some clients absolutely Read more

Baby Progression Photography – What to expect

Baby Progression Photography – What to expect

It’s one of my favourite times to capture – and rather than offering a monthly pop-up style session, I go for something a wee bit different for baby progression photography; four photo sessions Read more

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