I’m glad you’ve found me, and I’m sure you’ve got some questions. Let me answer the most common ones for you here.

I’ve tried it all really, but I’m really drawn to capturing more intimate connections in portrait photography. I’ve found over the years that this is primarily expressed through women’s & couples portraits or what I now call the Rewild Portrait Experience®. This is fastly becoming my main form of photography, what I’m known for and it is something I am extremely passionate about. You can learn more about this type of portrait session by heading over to the Rewild / Boudoir page.

Aside from these intimate portraits, I’m also a hopeful romantic and love documenting a gorgeous celebration of love or an adventurous elopement. Weddings still get my all teary eyed every damn time and I seriously adore being the wedding paparazzi capturing the special moments throughout this epic day in your lives.

What else can be intimate? Family portraits with your newborn at home, 100%. I don’t do the classic Anne Geddes style of newborn photography because it sort of weirds me out dressing up & propping your wee babe to be honest. But what I really love is those really raw moments of the first few weeks of being a parent. You may have had zero winks of sleep and not know what year it is, but you are in charge of this new life in your hands and that is a thing of beauty. I recommend booking in for these sessions within the first 2 to 6 weeks of the baby arriving earthside and we’ll just hang out at your place and take a few snaps. It’s very casual, relaxed and super special.

I also enjoy doing family portrait sessions at fun outdoor locations should you feel like an adventure. Taking the kids somewhere they love or somewhere they haven’t been can make for wonderful candid moments frozen in time.

If you’re a business owner looking to amp up your online presence with some stunning creative content, I could very well be your gal. Let’s chat about your vision and see how we can bring this to life.

I’ve been doing photography full time professionally for 8+ years now and can count on one hand the number of clients that have said they are 100% confident and ready to roll in front of the camera. It’s still less than 5! Being in front of the lens is a pretty vulnerable experience and can often be a source of trauma for some. We spend our days often judging ourselves or creating stories in our mind of what others are thinking of us, so to be in front of the camera all of a sudden is like shedding light on all of our fears and insecurities. It’s tough! But that’s why you hire a professional… Me! Not only do I have a great eye for photography but I also have an extensive background in Trauma Informed facilitation and have worked with individuals from all types of backgrounds. The beginning of anything outside of your “comfort zone” will always feel a bit nerve-wracking, but once we get chatting and have a few laughs those nerves will dissipate and you’ll suddenly realise you are enjoying the moment. I also won’t just throw you in front of the camera and give you no direction. The art of posing and helping someone feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera is the sign of a good photographer, and well… a good human. Make sure you find that combo in any person that takes your photograph.

Not unless you give me express written permission.

 I sometimes also exhibit my work and in that case I will actually need to have a model release signed by you if you are one of the portraits I’d like to display. All images that you see here on my website or social media have all been shared only because I have asked for and received permission to do so from my clients. Due to the intimate nature of most of my work, there is a large part of my portfolio that will never be gazed upon by the public eye and that’s totally okay because these photos are for you first and foremost. I honour what we do together as truly sacred work, a capture of the soul, of your love story, and of this moment in time. The experience of this co-creation is more than enough for me, getting to share it is just a bonus.

When you book a boudoir photoshoot or a Rewild Portrait Experience® with me, I do have a bit of a wardrobe to choose from that includes some lingerie pieces, bodysuits, slips, ropes, dresses, scarves, hats, and other fun props. That said, I do also encourage finding outfits that suit you to a tee and can help you with this.

For any session or package you book with me, we’ll have a consultation prior to the session to get the creative process flowing. We’ll work on a vision board for your session and in this process, you’ll start to see a trend of colour palettes, wardrobe styles and textures that you are drawn to. This is where we start to put a plan together about what you’ll wear and what you might need to find.

This is totally up to you. I hand select my makeup artists & hair stylists that I work with and can include this in any of my packages on enquiry. This is not a requirement but can be a nice bit of self care or pampering to treat yourself. A great makeup artist and hair stylist will highlight your features & amplify your true beauty. We do also have options for full glam, costume, and special FX should you have a vision that you have been wanting to bring to life. We love hearing about and seeing new ideas!

Generally, sure. For boudoir & Rewild Portrait Experiences®, I would make sure that you bring someone that is not going to get in the way of the process or make you feel uncomfortable. Often we are doing a series of sessions with multiple clients across a weekend, so having a friend that is hanging around may not be a safe option for the client before or after you. If you do want to bring a support person, always let me know first and we’ll go from there.

I am based in Dunedin, New Zealand and a lot of the work I do takes place primarily in the South Island of NZ. I am an adventure seeker and lover of landscapes, I seriously know of some incredible hidden gems in this country and love to share these magic places with you. Places I do photoshoots at regularly are The Catlins, Queenstown/Wanaka, Dunedin/Otago area, North Canterbury, Fiordland, and Marlborough Sounds.

I do venture to the North Island once or twice a year and have beautiful places to shoot in Wellington and Auckland. More to come in 2025, stay tuned.

The art of posing & directing clients is an essential skill for any photographer. I’ve got you covered and will never leave you hanging. My style consists of more sequences than posing so as to capture the moment, the emotion, and the movement. This movement allows for a more natural capture instead of you just standing/sitting not knowing if you should move or not. When the image does require a pose that is more still in nature, I will run you through it and show you what we are going for before we get started.

There is a non-refundable deposit for every session booked. This will vary between a percentage or an amount depending on the session/package booked. When a session is booked, that time is blocked out on my calendar and I can no longer accept requests for that date or time. This is my full time work and how I pay my bills, please respect and honour my time and I will do the same for you. See my Terms & Conditions for more detailed information. For Wedding Photography Packages, your refund policy is highlighted in your Wedding Photography Contract.

Yes, within reason. I understand life happens and things come up but for any postponements or rescheduling within 30 days of your booking, there is a fee. See terms & conditions for more details or enquire directly.

My first full day photography gig was for a pop-up wedding in Long Beach, Dunedin (NZ). It was a gorgeous homegrown wedding on the beach by the rocks for Nadine & Shaun way back in 2014. I was a bit out of my comfort zone to say the least and shot with an old Pentax digital camera and my trusty Asahi Pentax K-1000 (this is a film camera, black/white film to be exact!). I loved the idea of a wedding on the beach and a potluck style reception at their home in Long Beach and wanted to see if I vibed with that type of photography.

I just love wedding days to be honest, everyone is there in support of two people in love. As a photographer, you are often on the outside looking in but equally somehow get welcomed into the family and become a part of the party. You get to hear the fun stories of how they met and feel the emotions as they move around the room with various heartfelt speeches. The first looks and the nervous anticipation, it is a day that can go by in the blink of an eye and my job is to make sure you are as present as you possibly can be for it. And for the moments that got whisked away before you could savor them? Well, I’ve got a great shot captured just for you when you didn’t even realise I was looking. I get to be the person of many hats on this day, learning how to to fix bouquets, pin buttonholes, sew dresses, hide bra straps, floof dresses, and remind you to breathe and take it all in.

10 years later and here we are. I do still have a few film cameras that I bring along to your special day, but I also have a hefty arsenal of Canon super cameras along with drones and all the fun gadgets and tech to make sure I document your day artfully. Not only that, but the community of vendors I have grown to know and love in this industry are amazing. A reminder to me of why you should make sure you have a solid team on your side planning your day with you, because our soul purpose is to make sure this day is magic incarnate for you and your loved ones. It makes that hopeful romantic part of me feel all warm and fuzzy.

Wild. Eclectic. Blurred Lines & Movement. A Sensory experience that evokes a sense of deep and meaningful connection to the story being told. I take photos because I want to share my art, I want to share my view of the world and the beauty that I see. I want to challenge the status quo and portray the unique in the ordinary. Playing with natural light is essential for me, golden hours and sunshine… But also moody blues and hues of gray & black. I am present and in the moment when I am with you, I see our work together as a co-creation always and I believe this really reflects in my art.

Have you been to Dunedin?!? We can quite literally have 4 seasons in a day here and I try to accommodate my clients as much as I can. Generally for a smaller session that is less planning or on a weekday, we can reschedule to better weather when needed. For weddings and portrait sessions that take a bit of planning, we generally go ahead with the day and embrace the elements. To be honest, if it’s raining you’ll get incredible photos. If it’s windy, you’ll have wildly beautiful photos. And if it’s a raging hot day, you’ll have epic shots as well. The art in photography is capturing the beauty in the moment as it is, end of story. Full stop.

That said, I check the forecast regularly for all my clients and we work around it. I know lots of sheltered areas and we will have a Plan B & Plan C scenario.

Depends on the time of year. In general, November to May you can expect a turn around time of 4-6 weeks for your final wedding collection. Around 4 weeks for a Rewild Portrait Experience or Boudoir Session. Around 2 weeks for a Lifestyle or Creative Portrait Session.

This will often be itemised in your wedding photography contract and will be noted on your invoice. If there is a more urgent need for photos sooner, we can arrange this at a special rate.

Off season for me is usually June to October and during this time things slow down a bit which is lovely. This also means I’m well on top of my editing, so you can expect to have quicker turnaround times during these months of 1-2 weeks for most sessions.

I always will send you a few sneak peeks the week of your session.

(jokes. I stopped using them years ago. I’ve upgraded to Pic Time recently, where your photos are delivered via a private online gallery complete with your own shop. Fancy, I know.)

Most travel fees are included in my wedding photography packages & Rewild Portrait Experience® packages.

For custom dates & appointments, travel will depend on location. If there is a full day requirement, accommodation will be required the night before and night after.

For North Island, Overseas Weddings or Boudoir / Rewild Sessions, flights, rental car, petrol & accommodation needs to be added on to the packages.

I do love traveling. Get in touch if you’ve got something in mind and we can discuss how we can make it happen!

I sure do! My wonderful friend and creative colleague, Jane Pike, and I have just launched our creative retreat, Coming to Your Senses. A really beautiful retreat honing in on creative writing & photography to explore the sensual.

More workshops & creative retreats coming in 2024/2025.

I grew up in Southern California and go home every so often to see family/friends and the odd photography gig. I have called Dunedin, New Zealand home for the last 13 years. I truly feel that the South Island of NZ is my spirit place, I feel so connected to the land & waters here.

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