Some call it the magic in the mundane,
I call it the sacred in your everyday.
It doesn’t always feel magical, does it?
Even so, I’m a firm believer that our messy and mundane experience of family is absolutely sacred.
Values
Privacy:
My standard practice is to not share names, nor tag you on social media. And if you’d like to add extra protection to your children’s privacy (ie.keep faces covered), please don’t hesitate to let me know when booking. Easy peezy.
Generational storytelling and keepsakes:
I want your photos to capture the essence of your family in your season of life - so you’ll look back on them with your kids and tell stories of that toy they were obsessed with, or have your kids remember how soft nana’s hands felt, and how scratchy dad’s cheeks were against theirs.
Each collection includes print credit to my online print store, so that you can get your hands on physical keepsakes of these precious memories.
Photos that make you feel seen:
I want mum’s to feel seen, kids to feel loved, and dad’s to feel chuffed when they see their photos.
I have a soft spot for “third culture families” - migrant families or families who have extended family overseas on one or both sides. It’s extra special for me to think of how these photos will provide grandparents etc an insight into the lives of their children and grandchildren overseas.
I also feel it’s so important for kids to grow with a solid sense of belonging (important for us too!). I believe it’s a big part of feeling seen.
About Me
I grew up all over the place, but mostly in Queenstown. Mountains make my heart sing, and I much prefer them over beaches if I’m honest!
Oof. Can I say that to Auckland parents?
My first memories of taking pictures was during my family’s 3 month stint in a rusty 1980s campervan across New Zealand.
Later, I took Photography in my senior years of high school.
When my eldest was born, we invested in a camera, and after taking a few friends and neighbours’ photos, I soon started this business and gradually upgraded my gear and developed my approach to family photography.
…is it ok if I get a bit vulnerable?
A large part of why I do what I do is because of my experience of losing my brother at a young age, and only having a few photos to remember him by.
To capture your family as you are and reflect back to you the sacred, is a privilege I don’t hold lightly (as lighthearted the session can feel, especially with toddlers!)
