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Capturing Life’s Moments, Big & Small
📸 Relaxed Affordable Memorable
💜 Photos you'll treasure for years
📍Auckland | Book below 👇
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03/11/2026

Due to an unexpected and very serious family emergency, I will be taking some time away from social media to be with my family and focus on what matters most right now.

At this stage, I’m unable to provide a timeframe for when I will be returning, and I kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our family’s privacy during this time.

Over the coming days, I will be arranging for a social media manager to assist with messages, questions and enquiries wherever possible.

Unfortunately, all upcoming sessions will need to be postponed until further notice. I am currently out of office and away from Auckland, and given the circumstances, I am unable to confirm when sessions will be able to resume.

I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate everyone’s patience, kindness and understanding while I navigate this difficult time.

Thank you for giving me and my family the space we need right now.

02/11/2026

Will be back when I can! Sorry everyone still waiting on galleries & replies.

30/10/2026

Part two of my session with .claws is all about Vaun herself!

After capturing her working her magic on a beautiful birthday set, we took some time for branding portraits giving the person behind the business her own moment in front of the camera!

I love including these photos in a branding session. You put so much of yourself into your business, and having images of YOU helps clients get to know who they’re booking with.

Whether you’re introducing yourself, sharing your business story or updating your website, it’s so handy to have a collection of photos ready to use.

Thank you, Vaun, for taking me up on this session and bringing this fun little creative idea to life!

30/10/2026

This session with .claws was SO much fun!

I reached out to Vaun and offered her a free branding session because I’d been wanting to capture a fun nail session and she had the perfect model coming in for her birthday nails!

For part one, I got to photograph the whole process from start to finish, capturing the little details and the work that went into creating this beautiful set.

I love getting to watch someone do their thing! Seeing a set come together gives you such an appreciation for the time, creativity and care behind the finished nails.

These kinds of branding images are a lovely way to show your clients more of your process and give them a glimpse of what an appointment with you looks like.

29/10/2026

A beautiful session celebrating little H turning THREE and welcoming little M into the family! 🥹🤍

Captured at their new family home, we took a mix of photos to mark these special milestones birthday memories, their newest addition, and everyone together in the place they call home.

Miss H is always such a cutie to photograph! I love getting to capture her as she grows, and being invited back to document another chapter for this family is so special.

This family chooses to keep their little ones’ faces off social media, apart from side profiles. Usually, I share side profiles and photos taken from behind, but this time, at their mama’s suggestion, I’ve tried something different by blurring their faces in the photos shared here.

Your family’s privacy preferences are always respected, and these changes are just for social sharing their own gallery includes the original photos.

What do you think of this approach? Would you feel comfortable having photos from your session shared with your little ones’ faces blurred, or would you prefer side profiles and back shots? 📸

27/10/2026

There’s something so special about being invited back to capture newborn photos after photographing a family’s maternity session.

This session was all about welcoming him into the family, capturing those precious early moments with his mum, dad and older brothers. Tiny details, cuddles and everyone together as they begin this next chapter.

Those first weeks can feel like a blur, and little ones change so quickly. Having photos to look back on means remembering just how small he was and what life looked like when he first arrived.

Thank you for inviting me back and trusting me to capture these memories for your family. It means so much.

26/10/2026

If you’re a brownie lover, this one is for you!

is another of the lovely brands taking part in our Christmas Giveaway, and I got to capture all four of her brownie flavours!

On the menu for this session:
🤎 Caramilk
🤎 Oreo
🤎 Bueno
🤎 Biscoff

I love giving the products from our giveaway brands their own moment to shine, capturing the little details that make each one different. Although, photographing brownies definitely makes you want a sweet treat!

This is part one a few weeks later, I got to photograph her new flavours too, so there’s even more brownie goodness to come!

Keep an eye out as I continue sharing the businesses involved in this year’s Christmas Giveaway. There are so many goodies to look forward to!

Which of these four flavours would you reach for first? 👇

23/10/2026

While I was in Taupō in August, I also got to capture a branding session for Jen, the face behind Gel by Jen!

Part one is all about getting to know the person behind the nails and creating a collection of photos that show both Jen and what she does.

During a branding session, we capture a mix of portraits and images of you with your tools of the trade. For a nail tech, those tools and little details help tell the story of your business and bring your content to life!

These images are perfect for introducing yourself, sharing more about your services, and helping clients put a face to the name.

Stay tuned for part two, where we capture Jen in action with a client!

23/10/2026

Part two of my branding session with Gel by Jen in Taupō is all about Jen doing her thing!

We captured her working with a client, focusing on the little details and the care that goes into creating a set of nails.

I love this part of a branding session getting to watch someone at work and capture the moments their clients might not usually see from this perspective!

Having photos of your process gives you so much to share, whether you’re explaining a service, giving a glimpse into an appointment, or showcasing the work behind the finished result.

Thank you, Jen, for having me capture you and your business!

23/10/2026

Part two of my branding session with is all about capturing her in action!

Alongside photos of the face behind the business, I love capturing the work itself the tools being used, the little details, and those moments of concentration as you do your thing.

For this part of Jaz’s session, we captured her working with a client, giving her images that show more of the experience behind her services.

These photos are such a lovely way to give potential clients a glimpse of what a booking with you looks like and help them feel more familiar with you before they walk through the door.

Thank you, Jaz, for having me capture both you and your business while I was in Taupō!

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