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Award Winning Creative Newborn & Family Photographer

12/11/2026

Before they meet you, they already love you 💙
How absolutely beautiful is this gorgeous mumma! Glowing as she waits to welcome another precious little life into her family.
Little hands, growing hearts and a whole lot of love waiting for one special arrival ❤️

10/10/2026

❤️ A little personal update ❤️

I’ve made the difficult decision not to offer Christmas mini sessions this year.

Life has been a little overwhelming lately. My dad has been going through some health issues, and my own mental health hasn’t been the best recently either. It’s been a tough few months, and I’ve just had a lot going on behind the scenes.

With everything going on, I’ve struggled to get myself organised for Christmas minis this year, and I’ve realised that sometimes you just need to take a step back.

I absolutely love creating Christmas memories for your beautiful families, so I’m really sad to be missing them this year.

Thank you so much for your continued love and support. It really does mean a lot. ❤️

Hopefully, I’ll be back with Christmas minis next year! Because I love seeing my yearly families 🥹

05/10/2026

All dressed up and looking incredible 💕

23/09/2026

A beautiful family and their newest little addition 💙
I love capturing these special moments together, so many beautiful memories to look back on ❤️

31/08/2026

Daffodils, a gorgeous girl and the perfect little spot for some pre-prom photos🌼

13/08/2026

Well… I think it’s finally time I shared these images 🥹

These images recently helped me become NZ Portrait Photographer of the Year, something I’m still incredibly proud of. NZIPP

And now they’ve gone across the ditch and achieved something pretty special again

2nd Place — Portrait
2nd Place — Maternity
Australian Photographic Prize

Having the same body of work recognised both here in New Zealand and in Australia means so much to me.

I put a lot into my photography and every year I try to push myself a little further, so seeing these images achieve what they have is pretty bloody cool 🤍

Finally… here they are.

Australian Photographic Prize

10/08/2026

I don’t even really know what to say about this one 🥹
Every year I set myself a little goal with my photography, and this year I just wanted to achieve my first Gold.
I never expected that Gold to become a Gold with Distinction, and I definitely never expected it to lead to this.

Winning the Portrait category feels pretty surreal.

I’ve spent years just quietly working away, learning, creating and trying to get better at something I genuinely love.

There have definitely been plenty of moments where I’ve doubted myself and wondered if I was good enough, so this one means more than I can really put into words.
Im beyond excited eeekkkkk 😃🥹
NZIPP

07/08/2026

A little something I’m incredibly proud of… 🥹

✨ NZIPP Portrait Category Finalist ✨

A first for me, and I’m so proud to have made the finals.
Eeekkk exciting 😍

03/06/2026

The laughter, the leaves, the hugs and the moments between, a wonderful afternoon capturing memories for this beautiful family🍁❤️

13/05/2026

A tiny bed, a warm blanket and the sweetest dreams, absolutely loved creating this outdoor newborn setup for this beautiful family ❤️

Address

Silverstream
Upper Hutt
5371

Website

http://www.shanellehelenaphotography.co.nz/

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