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Leah Hoskin Photography VISUAL STORYTELLER - telling your family story as it is. Family, Maternity, Birth, Newborn.

VISUAL STORYTELLER - Telling your family story just as it is "YOURS" Family, Maternity, Newborn, Weddings

THE DAISIES ARE COMING! It’s almost that time again!The paddock is getting ready to put on its annual little show, and I...
06/10/2026

THE DAISIES ARE COMING!

It’s almost that time again!
The paddock is getting ready to put on its annual little show, and I’m getting ready for another season of family photos amongst the daisies.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos before the craziness of Christmas arrives,

These sessions are always a favourite, and the window is short, so keep an eye out because once the daisies are blooming, we don’t have long to make the most of them.
More details coming very soon!

Full sessions are now bookable via the contact form on my website.

And for those waiting for my Daisy Mini Sessions…
The date will be announced by the end of this week!

I just DIE every time I look through this session.This family is such a vibe and I’m honestly here for every bit of it.T...
04/10/2026

I just DIE every time I look through this session.

This family is such a vibe and I’m honestly here for every bit of it.

They turned up in the coolest colours, brought their bus, brought all the personalities and basically said let’s have some fun, and you KNOW I was here for it.

This is exactly how I love a session to run…

It’s not about everyone standing perfectly still and smiling at the camera. It’s about capturing the things that make your family your family. The things your kids will remember. The way they pile into the bus, the silly moments, the cuddles, the absolute chaos, and the adventures you have together.
Because one day, this bus might be gone. The kids will be bigger. The clothes will be outgrown. The little personalities that fill these photos will change.
But they’ll have these photographs to take them right back here.

To this season. To this family. To the adventures.

And honestly… what more could you want from your family photos?

Give me the meaningful locations, the crazy ideas, the things that make your family different and the sessions that feel more like an adventure than a photoshoot.
That’s where the magic is.

Um… I mean take a look at this lot would you!!You want to bring your bus along to your family session?!That’s a heck yes...
28/09/2026

Um… I mean take a look at this lot would you!!
You want to bring your bus along to your family session?!
That’s a heck yes from me!
Because your family photos don’t have to look like everyone else’s.
This family showed up in the best way, colourful, fun, full of personality and ready to have a good time. And honestly, that is exactly what I want your family session to feel like.
So when they asked if they could bring their bus along… of course we were going to include it!
If it’s part of your family, your adventures, your weekends, your memories, it belongs in your photos.
I want to capture your family as you are.
The colour.
The chaos.
The personalities.
The things you love doing together.
The little details that make your family yours.
And this crew absolutely brought that energy.
So if you want to bring the bus, the old ute, the bikes, the dog, a picnic, or anything else that feels like a big part of your family story…
Bring it.
Let’s make your session feel like you.

Word of mouth means more than you probably realise. When someone recommends me to a friend, a sister, a workmate, or som...
25/08/2026

Word of mouth means more than you probably realise.
When someone recommends me to a friend, a sister, a workmate, or someone in their mum’s group… I don’t just see it as a referral.
I see it as trust.
Because you’re putting my name in front of someone you care about and saying, “I think she’s the person you’re looking for.”
And honestly? That means a lot.
Photography is personal.
You’re inviting someone into your family, your home, your pregnancy, your birth, your chaos, your ordinary moments and the little pieces of your life that you want to remember.
So when a past client or friend recommends me, it tells me that I’ve created an experience that was worth talking about.
That’s how community is built.
Not just through posts and algorithms, but through people sharing their experiences, telling their friends and passing my name on.
Some of my favourite clients have found me because another family said, “You need to book Leah.”
And I will never take that for granted.
So if you’ve ever recommended me, shared my work, tagged a friend, sent someone my way, or simply told someone about your experience with me…
thank you. Truly.
You’re not just helping my business grow.
You’re helping me reach more families who might be looking for someone to document their memories too x

I couldn’t leave out the rest of this gorgeous maternity session. I’ll just leave it here with a good old photo post.
24/08/2026

I couldn’t leave out the rest of this gorgeous maternity session. I’ll just leave it here with a good old photo post.

The days are slowly getting longer and I can’t wait for more nights like this one. This mama in her very own flower mead...
22/08/2026

The days are slowly getting longer and I can’t wait for more nights like this one. This mama in her very own flower meadow. Also the sunsets are still nice and early enough for the next few weeks for you to have a beautiful sunset session and still have the kids home and in bed at a decent hour. Just saying!!

Imposter syndrome It’s time to address it.The thoughts. The intentions are always there.Before every session, I tell mys...
19/08/2026

Imposter syndrome

It’s time to address it.

The thoughts. The intentions are always there.Before every session, I tell myself the same thing.Great idea. Let’s get some behind the scenes content.The session arrives. We get caught up in the moments, the connection, the laughter, the chaos.The session ends. And the phone hasn’t left the bag.No content.

I’ll post tomorrow....Tomorrow comes and goes.Then another tomorrow!Before we know it, weeks have passed since the last post.

Comparison. Comparison really is the thief of joy!Yep… it definitely finds its way into my head.The shame. The overwhelm. The inconsistency. The doubt. The feeling of falling behind.It all starts piling up until showing up feels harder than staying quiet. And if I’m honest, sometimes it becomes easier not to post at all.

Being real here… Because while I’ve been caught up incomparison, inconsistency and worrying about whether I’m showing up enough, I’ve been forgetting what’s actually sitting in my galleries. So much joy. So much connection. So many little moments that made me smile behind the camera. So many families who trusted me to document something that matters to them. That is what I want to focus on. Not how often someone else is posting. Not how polished someone else’s feed looks. Not whether I’m doing enough. Just the work. The people. The moments. And showing up to share them.

You will be seeing more from me.
The kick in the pants was needed

The things I notice in family sessions.Those little habits families have that they don’t even realise they’re doing.The ...
25/06/2026

The things I notice in family sessions.

Those little habits families have that they don’t even realise they’re doing.

The handholding.
The snuggles.
The looks.
The way love quietly shows up in ordinary moments.

The way a child reaches for their safe person without even thinking about it.

The exhausted smile a mum gives after spending the entire session wiping faces, noses, adjusting clothing and attitudes, and making sure everyone is okay.

These are exactly the things I look for during a session. The moments in between. The ones that often go unnoticed at the time, but become the moments you treasure most.

They’re the everyday moments that seem so ordinary while you’re living them, yet carry so much emotional weight when you look back on them.

As a parent, you quickly realise just how fast their childhood changes. Suddenly, you begin to see time a little differently.
The magic really isn’t in the poses.

It’s in the way your family is living right now.
The way your child wraps their arms around your neck.
The way little hands still reach for yours.
The way everyone fits together in this season of life.
Because one day, these will be the things you miss the most.
And that’s why they’re worth remembering.

This session here is what really kicked off my Collaboration Sessions.This awesome family spends a lot of time skating t...
11/05/2026

This session here is what really kicked off my Collaboration Sessions.

This awesome family spends a lot of time skating together, so when I put the call out for a creative collab session, they jumped on board straight away. They got to do what they love most while I captured all the fun, connection, movement and personality that makes their family them

The feedback from these guys has honestly been so amazing, and they can’t wait to get these images up on their walls.
That’s exactly what these sessions are about, capturing real moments, real passions, and creating something meaningful along the way.

If you’ve had a look through my Collaboration Sessions and any of them tick a box for you, I would absolutely love to hear from you!

04/05/2026

Come along with me on a road trip day! Starting with a birthday party in Otorohanga then on route to Tauranga for a Shoot along and then home again

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Tuesday 10am - 5am
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 2am - 6pm
Sunday 2am - 6pm

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