Toni Touché Photography

19/11/2020

Kia ora,

Thank you to everyone for all of your support over the past 7 years. I have loved taking photos of beautiful people from all around New Zealand, Australia and India. Unfortunately, I have decided to step away from the camera and pursue other career paths, therefore I am no longer available for photography. Whangārei is full of talented photographers and I hope you are able to find the right person to capture your special moments for you.

Aroha nui,

Toni Touché

22/07/2017

Just received a message from a local artist who was asking permission to use my photographs of his own mahi to help him fundraise for a trip. It is so so very refreshing to have someone show me and my mahi respect by asking permission first instead of just taking the photos as so many people even my own friend's do. Because it isn't a physical canvas or carving or sculpture a lot of people don't see anything wrong with taking someone else's photographs but they forget the time and effort I and other photographers have put in to those photos for them to be presented exactly how they want them. Mauri Ora to that artist who has the intregrity to respect another artist's mana. Ngā mihi 💖

06/03/2017

03/03/2017

Kia ora whanau, this is your last chance to enrol on the Tū Taua Certificate in Te Tai Tokerau. There are now limited spaces available. Enrolments close on the 3rd of March.

The date for the first Wananga is set for the 16/17/18th of March, 2017.

Contact Matua Paora to secure your spot:
12 Murdoch Street, Whangarei 0110
0800 355553 ext 9715 or 021 1748 570
[email protected]

For more info click the link below:
https://www.twoa.ac.nz/Nga-Akoranga-Our-Programmes/Hauora-Health/Certificate-in-Tu-Taua

Tū Taua is a traditional Māori martial art. Learn about Māori culture and traditions, reconnect with your heritage, gain new skills, get fit and help preserve the rich culture and art of the Toa.

The only cost of this course is your time, it's free. You'll also have the opportunity to grade under Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa.

Photo courtesy of Toni Touché Photography

10/08/2016

Kia Ora Whānau ^_^

How are you all? Sorry I haven't been posting in a loooong time, as I do photography as a hobby rather than a full time job it tends to take a back seat in my life, that's not to say I haven't had any cool projects on the go. My most recent project was photographing a gorgeous wahine as a part of her Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Te Tai Tokerau success story. I have also been getting back into the art scene and soaking up as many amazing exhibits I can find, luckily for us Whangarei has a huge array of talented artists and artwork to appreciate! As for family & wedding portraits I simply haven't had the time! I work at a local Kura as a Kaiawhina and my husband is a web designer for Online Designs, aside from mahi we are also parents to 2 very hands on but awesome boys and between the four of us we do 3 courses and 2 sports during the week so as you can imagine we are a busy bunch of folks!
I just wanted to say thank you to my friends and family and even strangers who are yet to become friends, I am overwhelmed by your ongoing support and aroha, and although I am on a break from paid photo work I am still receiving dozens of enquiries a week! Goes to show the amazing support you lovely people show by continuing to recommend me to others, for that I thank you!
Unfortunately I do plan on keeping my photowork on the back burner but if you really do need someone to photograph your special day or beautiful whānau head over to the Simply Beached page run by my gorgeous and talented friend Daniella, she is absolutely the bee's knees and I wouldn't recommend anyone else for the job!
Well that's all from me for now guys, thanks again for your ongoing support it is greatly appreciated, Mauri ora!

08/05/2016

♥ ♥ ♥ HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Over the many years that I have been doing photography I have been very fortunate to photograph over 100 beautiful Mums.
This is my ode to them, to you... Thank you to our Mums, our Step Mums, our Nans, our Aunties, our big sisters, our cousins, our adopted Mums, our teachers, our bosses, our Wahine Toa, Whaea, Koka, Tuakana & Kuia, a special mention to our amazing Solo Dads & Lest we forget, our beautiful Mums who are no longer with us in person but forever in our hearts, Thank you..

100 thanks for wiping away our heartbroken tears,
100 thanks for vanquishing our trivial and paralyzing fears,
100 thanks for the endless kisses, high 5s & warm hugs,
100 thanks for treating our yucky tummy bugs,
100 thanks for changing our nappies & our attitudes,
100 thanks for tolerating our many wild,changing moods,
100 thanks for raising us to be independent & strong,
100 thanks for teaching us right from wrong,
100 thanks for all of the yummy scrummy meals,
100 thanks for raising respectful boys & girls,
100 thanks for chauffeuring us around town,
100 thanks for lifting us back up when we're down,
100 thanks for the advice - although we may not always listen,
100 thanks and apologies for being a patient person,
100 thanks for the smiles, the fun and laughter,
your humour warms us now and forever after,
100 thanks for disciplining us whenever we were crazy & rogue
100 thanks for your heart,more beautiful than any cover of Vogue
100 thanks for everything you've done and will still do,
100 thanks for giving us a Mum as wonderful as you!

Arohanui from Toni Kaiwai
© Toni Touché Photography 2016

11/01/2016

Alex & Jody

18/12/2015

I was lucky enough to have the gorgeous and multi talented Daniella from Simply Beached as my second photographer last weekend, make sure you go check out this creative soul's page, it is filled with her beautiful mahi and well worth a thumbs up! (y)

18/12/2015

After a week of mucky weather the sun made sure to come out and be dazzling for the wedding of Luke & Adina last weekend.
It was a beautiful day for 2 beautiful people, all the best for the next step in your adventure lovebirds, Casă de piatră! ^_^

08/11/2015

Yesterday we took advantage of the beautiful Northland weather and went on a family walk over the Peach Cove track, I have to admit my fitness is not the greatest haha so you could imagine that I was pretty relieved to find this cracker of a swimming spot at Peach Cove as our reward! The only trouble was getting back up all of those stairs again, eek my legs are twitching from the memory. :P

© Toni Touché Photography 2015

31/10/2015

The Gizzy sun came out and we had the most amazing day laughing dancing and smiling alongside the gorgeous Kylie & Noel as they became Mrs & Mr Gray today. Such a beautiful couple that just radiated with their love for each other you couldn't help but feel the love for yourself, congratulations you two lovebirds here's to many many many moons of happiness for you both!

08/10/2015

Hey guys I'm looking for a collab sponsor for a giveaway I want to run, if you know any individuals or salons that do great hair/makeup please hit me up. As the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year is GIVE I'm wanting to get people to nominate someone who really is in need of a lovely pick me up to win a package of mini makeover / photoshoot + goodies.
Perhaps we can do a his package also where we can substitute the hair /makeup for a full body massage.

As a ongoing sufferer of severe depression myself I know how much small gestures like a hug, message, smile or kind words can really mean everything in the world when you are filled with self doubt lack of self worth and all of the negative darkness that comes with mental illnesses. In this day and age the world needs more kindness without the 'harden up' ideal. Mental Illnesses are true debilitating diseases that affect everyone around us whether we realise it or not, behind the biggest smile could be the saddest heart, take care of those around you and be sure to let those you love and care about how you feel, you don't have to take them to a 5 star restaurant but something as simple as a homecooked dinner can be the kindness that really helps someone, be there and be genuine, we are all facing our own battles each day, but we don't have to fight them alone. ✊✊✊

If you'd like more information on how you can help MHAW or activities happening in your area check out the website
^_^

http://mhaw.nz/