Dunedin Botanical Gardens
Check out these guys… So many babies, So many grand babies. So much love.
I adore the Rhododendron Dell in the Botanical Gardens. 2221 trees! it works great at anytime of year but is particularly awesome in October.
Wainui Bay, Northland
What a magical night we had at Wainui Bay in Northland. Absolutely beautifu location & the most beautiful sunset…. enjoy.
I have just made this stunning session into a book, with a beautiful velvet cover - I must share it soon.
Nicols Falls, Dunedin
YES! There is a BEAUTIFUL waterfall in Dunedin.
A short twenty minute mostly up-hill walk from Leith Valley. Great Photo Shoot location for families with older kids.
Portraits at this location have a real dark & moody feel… Perfect for teenagers HAHA!
More information about my sessions, including pricing can be found here
Ross Creek, Dunedin
We are so lucky in Dunedin with so much greenery so close to the city. Ross Creek is a beautiful area & nice easy walk for young families.
The cover the native bush provides means we can photograph here at almost anytime. Fantails & Geese provide free entertainment.
If you would like to capture the beauty of the Ross Creek Reservoir in the evening just before sunset is perfect.
Fantail Portraits
Would you like to add a little fantail into one of your Childs portraits - just let us know :D
Birds at Sunset
A little session with my daughter.
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!
