Gilmour Studios

Gilmour Studios Team of Commercial, Portrait and Wedding Photographers, based in the Waikato

Children, study, work, elderly family, housework, relationships - running here and there - the juggle is real. And then ...
08/06/2026

Children, study, work, elderly family, housework, relationships - running here and there - the juggle is real.

And then we choose to run our own businesses!

Balancing it all and finding time in the chaos for ourselves and our own wellbeing is a challenge - so let's have a chat about some of the easy wins we can incorporate into our routines to ensure we have the energy to give our all.

Ashlee Sturme is a qualified holistic health coach (and our She Owns It community manager!) and she's speaking at our upcoming Waikato Roadshow event in Hamilton next week!

Come and join Ashlee and Ruth, our incredible photographer and the owner of @ who will talking about personal branding, on Friday morning.

Tickets are available https://events.humanitix.com/your-glow-up-with-she-owns-it (including the opportunity to upgrade your headshot with Ruth while you're in the studio!)

Alex & Lindseys Wedding was one of those oh wow days that was just so special to be part of ✨⁠⁠And then Alex's reaction ...
07/06/2026

Alex & Lindseys Wedding was one of those oh wow days that was just so special to be part of ✨⁠
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And then Alex's reaction landed in our messages after seeing the photos…⁠
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Which is exactly why we do this.⁠
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Not just for the pretty frames, the golden light, the dress, the flowers, the “please don’t cry or I’ll cry” moments.⁠
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But for the moment our couples see their day back and go 'Yep, that was us, that was our day'.⁠
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Swipe to slide two to read Alex's message, then keep going for a little peek into their beautiful wedding day💍🤍

Thank you, Kristina for the kind words! We’ve loved working with you and your team across multiple branding shoots.⁠⁠Cal...
05/06/2026

Thank you, Kristina for the kind words! We’ve loved working with you and your team across multiple branding shoots.⁠
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Calm direction, thoughtful details, and a comfortable experience from start to finish. That’s always the aim.⁠
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Thinking about refreshing your brand imagery? Let’s chat.⁠
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The lovely Lauren came in for an Express Branding Shoot and the amount we can capture in 25 minutes still surprises peop...
04/06/2026

The lovely Lauren came in for an Express Branding Shoot and the amount we can capture in 25 minutes still surprises people every time.⁠
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Fresh, polished, personality-filled images without blocking out half your day or having an identity crisis over 47 outfit options.⁠
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Missed the last round? They’re back every Tuesday.⁠
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Come in, get the shots, leave looking like the kind of business owner who has their life together.⁠
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Book now ✨ https://gilmourstudios.co.nz/express-branding-headshots

03/06/2026

People don’t hire us to take good photos.

They hire us to:

direct quickly and confidently

create consistency across teams

work efficiently under time pressure

make people feel comfortable in front of the camera

deliver commercially useful imagery

turn projects around quickly without sacrificing quality

Because for most clients, the photos are only part of the job.

The real value is making the entire process feel easy.

Ruth Gilmour is a Waikato and Bay of Plenty photographer whose work has been featured in Together Journal, Southern Wedd...
28/05/2026

Ruth Gilmour is a Waikato and Bay of Plenty photographer whose work has been featured in Together Journal, Southern Weddings, Oh Baby Magazine, NZ Weddings, Nouba, and Bride & Groom, showcasing her ability to create breathtaking, timeless photography that highlights your brightest moments.

From candid smiles to intimate glances, Ruth captures every moment with energy and empathy, positioning herself as your ultimate hype girl throughout the entire experience.

Her approach is all about making you feel comfortable and relaxed, allowing you to enjoy your photos without worrying about missing the details. Clients describe her as having a beautiful way of putting people at ease, and her branding photos are loved and showcased by clients putting their best business face forward.

Ruth will be presenting a Masterclass at our upcoming Waikato event in June! She will be covering how to use photography to boost your brand, and how to embody and portray confidence as a business owner.

You'll walk away with some tips and inspiration on building and growing your personal brand!

Tickets for Your Glow Up event in Hamilton on the 19th June are now on sale at Humanitix. There is an option to add on a headshot shoot with Ruth while you're there!

Proudly hosted by in collaboration with@gilmour_studios_ !

Kind Words // Hillcrest High School⁠⁠"We recently worked with Gilmour Studios for a rebranding photo shoot and updated h...
24/05/2026

Kind Words // Hillcrest High School⁠
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"We recently worked with Gilmour Studios for a rebranding photo shoot and updated headshots of our key staff, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results!⁠
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The team were absolute professionals from start to finish. Everyone felt comfortable in front of the camera, worked seamlessly with our team, and captured each person’s personality beautifully. The turnaround was incredibly quick, and the quality of the photos is simply outstanding.⁠
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We’re so grateful for their creativity and skill. Highly recommended to anyone looking for exceptional photography and a smooth, enjoyable experience! We are looking to have more done now the first round were so good!"

21/05/2026

Welcome to Gilmour Studios. ✨

We’re a Hamilton-based photography studio creating imagery for people, brands, businesses, families, weddings, events, and all the beautifully chaotic in-between moments.

Our studio was built to feel relaxed, welcoming, and fun to be in, whether you’re here for updated headshots, branding content, family photos, a campaign shoot, or something a little more personal.

We’re big on:
• making people feel comfortable in front of the camera
• creating images that actually feel like you
• balancing polished with natural
• guiding you through the process so you’re never left wondering what to do with your hands 👀

From quick express sessions to full commercial shoots, this space has grown into something we’re incredibly proud of, and we’re so glad you’re here.❤️

📍Hamilton

Address

169 London Street, Level 2
Hamilton
2001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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