Kerikeri : My heart.
I couldn't believe my eyeballs when I visited the Far North for the first time in 2008. I had just had my first baby in Dunedin & my husband had applied for a temporary position at the other end of the country, flying over the Bay of Islands and right up to Cape Reinga.
I was near the beginning of my photography career and enjoying photographing babies and weddings. My style hadn't developed yet, but that was all set to change the second I photographed a child in the lush greeness of the native bush... I was hooked... like forever... obsessed with greeness... and when i found bright green moss! Oh my goodness my world was complete.
A special client at one of my favourite places - Rollands Woods.
Ellie at Rollands Woods
I also photographed regularly for the Natural Parent Magazine
I got my first cover for The Natural Parent Magazine, featuring the beautiful Ava.
It was a lot easier to get up for early morning light before there was three of them
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My third babies newborn potraits amidst the Redwoods.
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We loved it so much up there that we ended up staying for six years. We purchased a home with a beautiful studio overlooking Kerikeri Inlet and welcomed two more babies into our family.
We left Kerikeri in 2015 with a very heavy heart but return once of twice a year to visit our incredible friends & regular clients. If you would like your portraits taken in Kerikeri please send me a message to be added to the wait list. Sessions take place at Rollands Woods, Rainbow Falls & The Redwoods.
Enzo & his people
A beautiful family session to celebrate their furriest family member Enzo. It was an honour to photograph him and his family. It was clear these guys gave Enzo the most wonderful life. Sadly Enzo has now passed. My thoughts are with you guys.
A beautiful family session to celebrate their furriest family member Enzo. It was an honour to photograph him and his family. It was clear these guys gave Enzo the most wonderful life. Sadly Enzo has now passed. My thoughts are with you guys.
Christchurch kids and dog portraits
This was one of my last shoots before I left Titirangi, Auckland.
Outdoor newborn session
An outdoor newborn shoot isn’t the first thing that pops into your head when booking your newborn photoshoot. I want to change that! Babies and nature, so much green - what could be more beautiful! These sessions are also great for older kiddos too, giving everyone the opportunity to get out in the fresh air. The shoot below was photographed in Titirangi, Auckland. I have recently photographed the most beautiful Dunedin family in the bush midwinter with their little bundle all wrapped up nice and snug!
You can choose to have your entire newborn session outside or just add it onto your studio shoot. Doing both gives you the best of both worlds with unwrapped studio portraits that capture every detail right down to those tiny toes.
children playing in titirangi forest
Looking for an Outdoor Newborn Photographer in Dunedin? Wanting something a little bit different?Our studio is conveniently located in Central Dunedin, this means you can include outdoor images as part of your portrait session or we can do the entire shoot outside if weather allows. These shoots are great for busy families or for those nature lovers. The studio is a short 2 minute drive from a beautiful Dunedin location. These really are magical sessions.
A year in Auckland
We survived a year in Auckland!!! Well almost Auckland. We lived in Titirangi in the bush, next to the sea. It was quite a chaotic time in our lives, with Mr Young starting a new job flying bigger planes. We also started a picture framing business that sells frames to photographers all over the country. We also opened our first studio outside of our home in the beautiful Titirangi Village. It was an incredible space, with beautiful light. I absolutely loved being surrounded by lush bush & delicious cafes... All that ontop of settling three kiddos into school and preschool... I'm exhausted just thinking about it!
We had planned to stay for two years but the call of the South Island was just too strong.
We did however make some incredible friendships, take some awesome photos as we explored a beautiful part of the country.
Return to our Travels or Visit our main galleries. Follow us on social media INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK. Clients are also most welcome to arrange a time to meet in person in our Studio in Ohoka, please get in touch to book.
Little Clouds
Little Clouds Sessions {limited time only}
A beautiful collection of dreamy portraits for your little ones bedroom thats sure to inspire magical dreams.When: First two weeks of September.Cost: $190 (up to 3 children) includes a beautiful matted print & high resolution digital file of your favourite image.
