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SPECIALIST IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN + BABY PORTRAITURE
Baby + Toddler
The first year of your baby's life will pass in a flash
Capture memories with stunning portraits of your child
Collections start from $1,250
Baby and toddler sessions are suitable for babies aged 4 months to 2 years. Family photographs are an important part of any session and I love having grandparents join us at these sessions. Booking is essential. You will have access to my full range of internationally sourced props and baby clothing. This includes a large range of beautiful vintage style knitwear, bonnets and wraps as well as lovely headbands and halos, crafted by local New Zealand artisans. I like to hold my baby portrait sessions in the studio, creating elegant and timeless images that celebrate your growing baby. I can arrange for a stylist to help you with your hair and make-up, and ensure you are feeling your best for the family portraits we will capture during the session. If this would be of interest, please let me know when you book. Many of my clients come regularly during their baby's first year to document how quickly they grow and change.
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE TO PHOTOGRAPH OLDER BABIES?
100 days
Celebrating your baby's 100th day is a cherished tradition in many cultures, and it's a perfect opportunity to capture their growing cuteness!
From tiny toes to toothless grins, this milestone is all about capturing the essence of your baby's sweet innocence.
5 - 7 months
Sitting unassisted is my favourite milestone because the posing options are endless!
From gorgeous expressions to cute outfits, simple prop set-ups, and fun toys, your baby's curiosity and newfound ability to sit independently make for some beautiful portraits!
1st birthday
Celebrate your baby's incredible journey through their first year of life and your achievement in a full year of parenting!
Your little one only turns one once, so let's make it a memory to treasure forever! We love to use bubbles and balloons as part of our photographic celebration!
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS
I have been a Qualified Newborn Photographer with the Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International (APNPI) since 2018
The accreditation process includes submitting a newborn portfolio for critique + achieving 100% in an exam on the safe handling of newborns
I am also an Accredited Professional Photographer with the New Zealand Institute for Professional Photographers (NZIPP)
To become accredited I submitted a portfolio for critique by recognised NZ photographic leaders. I also demonstrated that I had met technical, creative and business standards, adhere to the Code of Ethics + undertake regular professional development
in 2022 I achieved my Associate Accreditation with the International Portrait Masters, joining just a handful of New Zealand photographers to hold this qualification
To reach Associate I built a portfolio of 50 Awarded Images, based on scores from the Portrait Masters judging panel. The judges on the panel are all internationally recognised photographers who specialise in portrait photography across a range of genres