Bella Maitland Photography

21/02/2026

Long time no chat!

Thought I'd share a bit of what I've been up to while I've been MIA from shows, still been doing the odd private photoshoot here and there and taking on more too!

Hopefully I'll make it back to some shows in the near future as I get more and more settled into shift work 🚑

What photo is your favorite?

11/02/2026

🌻 SUNFLOWER MINI SHOOTS 🌻

ONE DAY ONLY – Friday 13 February
Only 15 spots available and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

🌻 $80 per session
🌻 10 minutes
🌻 5 edited images (photographer’s choice)
🌻 Option to purchase extra images
🌻 25% donated back to South Eyre Sunflowers

Pets, horses, and families are welcome. If bringing a horse, please be prepared to clean up after them and be respectful of other visitors enjoying the flowers.

📍 Find us on Google Maps by searching South Eyre Sunflowers
🚗 Roadside parking only, just off South Eyre Road

💳 Payment required upon booking. No cash on the day.

This is the only day I’ll be running sunflower minis — spots won’t last, so get in quick 🌻
Book now in the link below!

Soak up the sun with a Sunflower Mini Shoot 🌻For $80, enjoy a 10-minute session and 5 beautifully edited images, with additional photos available to purchase.A quarter of every booking goes straight back to South Eyre Sunflowers, helping support this gorgeous local spot.Pets, horses, and families...

06/02/2026

Sunflower lovers! 🌻

I wasn’t planning on running sunflower mini shoots this year because it’s been a busy season… however, after the number of messages from you keen beans, I’m looking at doing ONE day only of sunflower mini shoots at the field — if there’s enough interest.
These would run during the week, either this coming week or the following week 🌻

✨ Details:
• $80 per mini shoot
• 10 minutes
• 5 edited images of your choice
• Option to purchase extra images
• 25% of each booking goes directly back to South Eyre Sunflowers 💛

Drop a 🌻 or comment below if you’d be keen so I can lock in a date!

08/12/2025

Running out of gift ideas for the pet or horse lover in your life? Say no more! 🎁✨
My photoshoot vouchers are the perfect way to turn their favourite furry friend into a forever memory.

Pick up in Shirley, Christchurch, or get FREE postage!
You can also choose a custom amount to go towards a photoshoot or show photos.

Message me to organize one now! 🎄

07/12/2025

Unfortunately I was unable to attend Christmas Cracker today but make sure you go and check out yesterday's photos from Ring 2, Ring 1 and Pony Show Hunter! 🎄❤️

https://bellamaitlandphotographynz.pixieset.com/christmascracker/

06/12/2025

Photos from Christmas Cracker today are uploaded now in the link below! 🎄

https://bellamaitlandphotographynz.pixieset.com/christmascracker/

Show Jumping Canterbury
Dunstan Horsefeeds NEC - Christchurch
Equestrian Sports NZ

02/12/2025

Well hey there long time no see!

I've been so insane busy with all of my training with my other job its been hard to keep up with life outside of it, but the training is coming to an end and I'll have more time for photography again! 📸

So I thought I'd come and let you all know that I'll be seeing you at Christmas Cracker this weekend! 🎄

And don't forget I have vouchers available, store credit, photoshoots etc all perfect for Christmas presents, if you're interested flick me a message and I can get it in the post asap or pick up is welcome from Christchurch 🥰

Show Jumping Canterbury
Dunstan Horsefeeds NEC - Christchurch

17/10/2025

✨ Annual Pre-Show Jumping Season Sale! ✨

Get 40% off all galleries that’s your show photos, private sessions, and mini shoots included, just use code SUMMER25 at checkout!

But wait, there’s a little extra surprise too 👀
Every order placed during the sale will automatically be in the running for a free photo shoot (valued at $250). One lucky person will be chosen at random once the sale wraps up and contacted directly to claim their treat 🎉

⏰ Sale ends Friday, 25th October don’t miss out!

22/09/2025

✨ Big update ✨

I’m really excited to share with you all that from early November I’ll be joining Hato Hone St John as an Emergency Call Handler.

At the same time, I’ll still be running Bella Maitland Photography, photographing horse shows, capturing family & pet portraits, filming events, and all the things I love most. The big difference is that now I’ll get to enjoy photography and videography purely for the joy of creating, without the pressure of making it my only source of income.

For the past seven years I’ve been self-employed, working full-time as a photographer. It’s been so rewarding, but it hasn’t always been easy especially with the unpredictability of income week to week, and the challenges of the current economic climate.

Since January I’ve been applying for jobs (and damn… job hunting is exhausting 😅). After 67 applications and only two interviews, I’m so grateful to have been offered this role with St John.

So going forward photography is still very much here! With shift work my calendar may be a little tighter, so if you’d like to book a shoot, getting in touch early will help secure a spot.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported me over the years, I’m so excited for this next chapter where I get the best of both worlds: a meaningful, stable career and the creative freedom to keep doing what I love 💛

20/09/2025

All photos from the Tavendale and Partners New Zealand Jumping & Show Hunter Championship Pop Up Show are here now in the link below!

https://bellamaitlandphotographynz.pixieset.com/nationalspopupshow-1/

Tavendale and Partners New Zealand Jumping & Show Hunter Championship
Dunstan Horsefeeds NEC - Christchurch

19/09/2025

Where will you catch Bella Maitland Photography this weekend?? 📸

Saturday: Nationals Pop Up Show
Sunday: Stringer Trophy

Show of hands who will I see at these events 🙋‍♀️

www.bellamaitlandphotography.co.nz