Outdoor Dunedin Newborn Photos
The majority of my clients choose to have their newborn photographed in their own home or in my studio. Having a comfortable place to feed and change baby in the early days is great.. But if you are feeling adventurous…
Its no secret I love photographing babies outside.
Wrapped in layers of merino & gorgeous handmade hats.
Laying down having a little nap in a little woodland bed.
Or snuggling up in mum & dads arm.
And sometimes having a little drink amongst the trees.
Due to the magic of photoshop it’s not always easy to gage if the image you are looking at was created in the studio or in a forest. A lot of my older imagery was photographed in Kerikeri where it was so lovely and warm that we could photograph unwrapped babies outdoors safely in my studio garden. Since moving down south I have had to change the way I work. So if you see any imagery where a bubba is not wrapped up you can rest assured that was created in my studio & a background added later.
Below you will find some examples to help you decide how you would like your little one photographed.
Studio
Outdoor
What should I wear to my maternity Photoshoot?
I know you are already finding it hard to find everyday clothes that you love and now I’m asking you to think about a dress!
Selecting the right outfit for your maternity shoot is important. Most woman choose one or two gowns for their maternity shoot. I recommend choosing something that really celebrates your pregnancy & growing bump for your individual portraits. If you are including some images with your partner & children I recommend also selecting a more causal outfit that compliments your family.
We are so lucky in New Zealand to have a number of companies that make & stock beautiful dresses. Some of which you will find in our studio. Many clients however choose to either purchase or hire something unique for their portraits. Here is a list of suggested rentals & shops.
New Zealand
Lend Me the Dress Rentals
Samatha Stokes
Jo Kidd Couture
Juno Boutique Rental
Australia
Coven & Co
Below are some of the dresses we have available in the studio. As well as whats listed below we also have a collection of fabrics that can be wrapped around you to create a more shapely look, this is really popular in our fine art studio images. Another beautiful look is lingerie with a Kimono or Jeans.
Above: Coven & Co Pirate Mini.. I also have the floor length version of this gown. Sizes S & M
Above: Jo Kid Couture. Size Small.
Flexible sizing
Juno Boutique. Flexible sizing.
Above: Jo Kid Couture. Available In Pink & Powder Blue. Flexible sizing.
Lingerie & Fabric Draping Examples
Or some woman find deciding what to wear too hard and end up wearing nothing at all!
Molly & Poppy
You may recognise these guys from “What Now”. Talented, Adorable, strong, hardworking & hilarious. Photographing these guys was a dream. The control they have over their bodies is beautiful to photograph. Every arm beautifully placed & poised right down to the tip of their toes. Their commitment to their craft blows my mind! Follow Molly B Official and Poppy Brown Popstar.
If you would like to have your dance photographed like this please get in touch. We travel frequently for photoshoots all over the country. To make it extra fun, get a group together & we can design a group dance session. Each dancer gets their own time in front of the camera + 10 gorgeous images.
Dance Sock Academy
How adorable are these little socks by “Dance Sock Academy” These socks help dancers learn correct technique through story and the cute little graphics on the socks. I absolutely love being a small part of helping new businesses with their imagery, especially when it involves unicorns.
Glinda
Take a behind the scenes look at the Glinda Shoot for Jenna McKenzie School of Dance on my instagram stories.
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.
