24/08/2026
Most of us donât drink our coffee.
We rush through it.
While answering messages, checking the time, thinking about the next task and barely noticing what is right in front of us.
CafĂŠ photography sessions always bring me back to the present moment. Behind the camera, I begin to notice everything again: the steam rising from a cup, the colours on the plate, the texture of the food, the light touching the table and the hands behind every detail.
Photographing Odd Beans reminded me that mindfulness doesnât always mean sitting in silence.
Sometimes, it simply means slowing down long enough to truly experience the moment youâre already in.
And every detail at Odd Beans carries a piece of Saby: a creative, multifaceted mum who imagined and created this beautiful space in Petone with so much personality and heart.
Next time youâre in Petone, slow down, visit Odd Beans and meet the remarkable woman behind it all. Taste her creations, take in the space and support a local business built by a mum with a beautiful vision.
Sabrina Ralf