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Wonderbird - Photography & Design Studio

Name: Wonderbird - Photography & Design Studio
Address: 20 Clarkes Crescent, Paekakariki, 5034, NZ
Telephone: +64211928447

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Graphic design and photography shaped by an artist’s eye — across brand, print, space and screen. 🕊

23/03/2026

A portrait and still life series created with the wonderful and inspiring Emily Rose Fletcher (Emily of Alamandria). A beautiful creative collaboration. Thank you Emily Rose! 🙏📸🎨

11/03/2026

📸 Lovely to spend time photographing the latest art installations at New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata last week. New Zealand Portrait Gallery

🎨 Current exhibition:
Salome: An Angel of History
New Zealand artist Yuki Kihara

"A new exhibition following New Zealand artist Yuki Kihara’s exploration of Pacific history through her alter-ego Salome. Inspired by the 1886 photograph “Samoan Half Caste”, Kihara uses photography, video and sculpture-like costumes to portray herself as a fictitious Sāmoan woman resurrected from the 19th century. Set in NZ and Sāmoa, her art re-frames dominant histories and gives voice to untold narratives that challenge cultural stereotypes and gender norms." — https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/exhibitions/2026/salome-an-angel-of-history

🙏 Thanks also to Jess O'Brien for the introduction.

05/03/2026

A wonderful evening to be a part of and to photograph — Emily of Alamandria exhibition opening The Sacred Grove at Thistle Hall in Wellington.

Seeing Emily’s large-scale paintings together on the wall was breathtaking. So much time, care, and dedication sits within these works — decades of creative practice brought into one space.

Congratulations, Emily — what a beautiful body of work.

24/02/2026

It’s always a privilege to use design for something that truly matters.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Water Safety NZ on the design direction for their latest drowning report. It’s a sobering document. Behind every statistic is a life, a whānau, a community affected.

When the topic is as serious as water safety in Aotearoa, good design isn’t about decoration — it’s about responsibility. It’s about helping insights land, helping patterns be seen, and supporting communication that can contribute to change.

I genuinely love report design and infographics — the challenge of shaping complex information into something clear, accessible, and engaging. In this case, my role was to create the look and feel and spec up the templates so the data could be communicated with clarity, consistency, and care.

A special bonus on this project was working alongside an old buddy, Glen Scanlon, now Chief Executive of Water Safety NZ, and collaborating with his fantastic team. It’s always a privilege to work with such great people on mahi that truly matters.

Grateful to play a part in such important mahi.

Templates designed with mock data.

19/02/2026

A small reset.

Over the past seven years my presence here has been… irregular. Life, work, healing, and change all had a say in that.

Recently, I moved Wonderbird’s studio from a little cabin into the house. For Love. Adie is in her senior years now and prefers fewer stairs — and because we both want as much togetherness as we’ve always had. So here we are.

In the process of moving, I uncovered an old portfolio from my student days. So much early thinking, experimentation, and a few real gems. It reminded me how easy it is to forget our foundations once we’re busy being “established”. I don’t want to lose that part of the story.

I’m also converting the cabin into a small product photography studio. Excited to explore this next chapter while keeping Wonderbird’s work grounded in thoughtful creativity.

This year I’d like to approach social media with a bit more intention, ease and joy. To reconnect, to share a little more of Wonderbird’s day-to-day now, the places that shape my work, and the path that led me here.

No big promises. Just giving it my best shot and showing up, thoughtfully.

17/02/2026

What a joy of an afternoon photographing for Rhiannon from Neu Haus Design ✨
A little sneak peek into her magical home. The colour, the creativity, the personality… such a dream to photograph and an absolute delight to spend time in.
So much fun from start to finish 🎨
https://neuhausdesign.nz/

03/11/2025

✨ 📸 It was such a joy to photograph Lotty Roberts and Lorissa Garcia (Assembly Culture) in action at their Workplace Rituals Deck Masterclass in Te Whanganui-a-Tara last week.

I loved capturing the energy in the room — the calm focus, the laughter, and the sense of genuine connection between everyone there.

Lotty’s reflection about the day really sums it up — a reminder of how powerful it is to be in spaces where people feel supported, seen, and free to be real.

Congrats to all the newly certified Workplace Rituals Deck practitioners — what a beautiful, connected day to document.
🎉😀

28/10/2025

🌟 Well it ain’t over till it’s over — and what a delight it was to be invited by the Paekākāriki Station Museum to head out on another shoot this Saturday, this time to the Wellington Tramway Museum in Queen Elizabeth Park.

I always love uncovering the gems we have right nearby, places we maybe don’t visit often for whatever reason — and this was a truly lovely visit. A big thanks to the team there!

Here’s a little bit of what I learned:
🛤 Did you know Wellington’s first trams began with steam‐powered service on 24 August 1878 — the first city steam tram service in the southern hemisphere?

🐴Then came horse-trams, and by 30 June 1904 the first electric tram ran, signalling a new era of urban travel across Wellington.

🙏The old tram system finally closed on 2 May 1964, and today the Tramway Museum preserves and operates many of the historic trams from that era.

One of the most memorable parts of the day — Meeting a lovely lady who came to the museum to walk down memory lane — she used to catch the tram to and from school in Island Bay in Wellington.

And the enthusiasts running the museum — Full of passion, care and generous with stories. Their dedication to restoring these trams, running them through the dunes and wetlands of Queen Elizabeth Park, and keeping the history alive is inspiring.

I absolutely love jobs like this — where I get to learn, be curious, and meet interesting people. 😊 Thank you to everyone involved for making it such a rich experience.

Stay curious, and keep exploring the beautiful stories right on our doorstep!

22/10/2025

✨ It's a wrap! 📸 🌊

💙 Loved working local – documenting the beauty and character of my home village, Paekākāriki.

😅 Some 243 photos now in my lovely client's final gallery.

🥲 I will miss this job.

🙏Thank you Dave and Jude at the The Paekākāriki Station Museum.

14/10/2025

It’s been such an enjoyable process diving back through my photo archives to find more images of beautiful Paekākāriki for my client, The Station Museum, as they create a new website celebrating our village.

These three views of Kāpiti Island — Ko te Waewae Kapiti o Tara Raua ko Rangitane, “the meeting place of the boundaries of Tara and Rangitāne” — each capture a different light and mood. The name refers to the island as a junction between the traditional lands of the Ngāi Tara and Rangitāne peoples — a reminder of the deep history held within this landscape and its ever-present beauty. 🌿💛

02/10/2025

Rest in Peace, Jane Goodall 🌿

What a privilege it was to meet you in 2018 and 2019 — to talk with you, photograph you, to witness firsthand your courage, compassion, and deep love for our planet and its creatures.

Your work changed the world. You taught us that animals feel, grieve, love — that we share more than we often think. You showed us what it means to be humble, curious, steadfast, and hopeful in the face of great challenges.

I will carry those moments and lessons with me always. Your legacy is a light that continues to guide, inspire, and move us toward care, kindness, and action.

Thank you, Jane. Thank you for everything.

May your memory be a blessing, and may your spirit rest in peace.

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20 Clarkes Crescent
Paekakariki
5034

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+64211928447

Website

http://www.wonderbird.nz/

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