“You will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
- Dr Seuss
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2004
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PHILOSOPHY OF A
HAWKE’S BAY PHOTOGRAPHER
Before I press the shutter button, I always think a few decades ahead. Will this image still be loved by people as much then as now? Will this moment be as important...or more so? Who will be looking at it? And will the story and feelings still be as powerful?
Although I call myself a Hawke’s Bay photographer, above all I’m a storyteller and whether it’s commercial or wedding photography, communication and connection is my primary goal.
Using light, humour, candid observation and technical expertise acquired over 20 years, I shoot and edit with a classic style that honours true-to-life colours, not today’s trends. I seek out wide and wild New Zealand landscapes for my photography of people and seek to show the heart and soul of the businesses I work with.
It’s not about how you looked. It’s about how you felt.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
IT’S NOT HOW YOU LOOKED, BUT HOW YOU FELT.
A good photograph is many things; technical control, awesome light, strong composition and subject matter. A great photograph takes you back to the emotions of the moment. Far more than just taking photos of you on your wedding day, I’m there to make sure your grandchildren one day understand just how incredible it felt to marry the one you love.
Having shot almost 700 Hawke’s Bay weddings over a 20 year career, I am passionate about what I do and come to your day with the kind of experience and excitement that builds trust and allows you to forget about the camera and focus on your feelings.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
STRONG VISUALS TO GROW HAWKE’S BAY BUSINESS
Across all sectors, my Hawke’s Bay commercial photography specialises in people and making them the heroes of strong storytelling imagery for business and media.
Corporate headshots are taken at my Bay View studio, while personal branding and website photography is shot across Hawke’s Bay.
FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
I see your family a bit differently. While I acknowledge the importance of making sure there are beautiful classic portraits of your family together and individually, looking at the camera, I’m also looking for something more. More creative. More connected. More abstract. I don’t do mini sessions because I want to make your children into artworks that become talking points for decades ahead every time you have visitors. I want these photos to be among your most valuable treasures. That takes time, craft, connection and the right time of day and lighting. Let’s make some magic together.