Gilmour Studios

02/09/2026

August highlights for GS ✨💫

Steve | Wellington Photographer ran a workshop for us in the studio
Thanks for being our models Nate Alley and KRYSTINA SHAMSUL !

Cat | Hamilton Maternity, Newborn & Motherhood Photographer
Katie Hurlow Photography
Holly Fulforth
Haven Studios (formerly known as Kimberly-Joy Photography)

We learnt some cool new lighting tricks

We made the finals for the NZ small business awards!

DIRECTORY + COMMUNITY | NZ WOMEN IN BUSINESS and Empower Her Community ™ - Women’s Business Networking

Ruth and Courtney spoke at Waikato Waahine Collective - what an incredible day Lime Events and Waikato Chamber of Commerce

Courtney Haines

Ruth and Courtney shared about showing up without the cringe to an audience of over 300 Waahine

Waikato Waahine Collective
Lime Events

Ruth had everyone on their feet doing a posing tutorial 💃

We also shot the event and 80 complimentary headshots

The studio was filled with wonderful people and Products

NZ made possum & merino socks

We shot events in cool spaces and places Classics Museum

Ruth and Holly went to Haley Sproull sproul

Holly Katherine

We hosted wam book club in the studio !

David Remmerswaal
Claire Williamson | Growth | Money | Mindset
Tess Frampton
Alanah Eagle
Punnet Eatery
Chelsea Fleetwood
Lime Events

Women’s branding day was 🔥

ABBIE NAYLOR

d i f o s t e r giving her golden nuggets of wisdom at Wam

A trip to Auckland for Harkness Henry

A girls weekend in Auckland with clients turned friends

Lisa joined our team as admin super star!!⭐️

Ruth ran a 10 km Run The Forest®

Trying to find balance and time to exercise in amongst in all means sunset weights sessions with a side of poi practice

01/09/2026

This month, we’re celebrating one of our longstanding legal clients, Harkness Henry. Ruth photographed their first headshots with us nine years ago, and since then we’ve had the privilege of documenting so many chapters of the firm’s story.⁠
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We’ve welcomed new faces as the team has grown, photographed their expansion into Cambridge, captured their recent 150-year celebration, and last month worked with the team following their merger with Malloy Goodwin Harford in Auckland.⁠
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They’re always such a warm, friendly team to work with, and there’s something pretty special about getting to photograph a business over many years and seeing just how much it evolves.⁠
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Thank you, Harkness Henry, for continuing to trust us with your people and your story!⁠
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25/08/2026

Just a few headshots of some of the beautiful Wahine we photographed at the Waikato Waahine Collective recently.

If you had your photo taken by us at the event the gallery has been sent to your email and ready for you to download! Please check your junk mail folder you haven't seen it in your inbox.

If you forgot to scan the QR code on the day, send us DM with the our email address and we will send the gallery to you. 🤍

25/08/2026

We've got a little studio update to share, we are excited to welcome Lisa to the Gilmour Studios team as our new Studio Administrator! 🎉⁠
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Lisa will be the one keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes, bookings, emails, all the bits that make sure your experience with us is smooth from the moment you get in touch.⁠
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We're so happy to have her on board! 💛

14/08/2026

Come behind the scenes with us at yesterday's Waikato Wāahine Collective Symposium! 📸

We set up our mini studio and had the joy of photographing so many incredible local wāhine throughout the day. Thank you for having us! 💛

If you had your photo taken yesterday and forgot to scan the QR code to receive your gallery link, send us a DM with your email address.



Waikato Waahine Collective
Meet at Claudelands
Lime Events

13/08/2026

What an absolute pleasure to be part of the Waikato Waahine Collective Symposium yesterday ✨

Courtney Haines and I took the stage to talk 'Showing Up Without the Cringe' with over 300 incredible local wāhine. For those of you in the audience , we so appreciated your full participation, loved seeing you up and out of your seats!! We hope you walked away empowered with some practical strategies and ideas for your next time in front of the camera.

Such a priviledge to have been on the same stage as these incredible speakers:
The fabulous MC, Sarah Cowley Ross, Ali Mau who shared her story, and Dr. Ala Farah who is changing the game for womens health in the Waikato. Kirsten Taylor I can't wait to purchase some of your sleep drops!

Waikato Waahine Collective and Lime Events you put on an epic afternoon!

Meet at Claudelands
Waikato Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Gilmour
Abbie Motion Makeup Artist

04/08/2026

Proud to be a sponsor for the Sold out Waikato Wahine Collective!

Gilmour Studios is a local Hamilton-based photography studio known for creating polished, professional images that still feel warm, natural, and full of personality.

From headshots to brand photography, they help people show up confidently and authentically. Their support is especially fitting for an event celebrating waahine in business, leadership, and community, because a great image can help women feel seen, represented, and ready to back themselves.

We are so looking forward to hearing from Ruth on stage as one of our Keynote Speakers - and don’t forget to visit their stand for a new complimentary headshot on the day.

31/07/2026

Great photos don’t happen by accident, they’re created with intention. ✨

Yesterday, Ruth shared her photography knowledge with a marketing and communications team at the Hamilton Gardens, teaching them how to find better light, create stronger compositions, and capture images that tell a story.

Helping teams feel more confident behind the camera and create content they’re proud to share. 📸

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29/07/2026

⏳ Last call - only a few spots left for our Personal Branding Day!

If you've been sitting on this one... this is your sign. 💌

Spend a day getting styled, photographed, and captured in images that actually feel like you. The ones you'll use across your website, socials, and everywhere your brand shows up.

✨ 40 minute branding shoot
✨ Five images with upgrade options available

📅 lMonday 3rd August
📍 La Casa Bianca

Once these spots are gone, that's it, no extra dates added. Link in bio to grab yours before they're gone. 🤍