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Plan a photo update
Make a regular time of year to update your family portraits. I believe that it's important that we, as parents, 'exist' in photographs with our children. I also love having grandparents join us at these sessions. I hold my classic child and family portrait sessions in the studio, creating elegant and timeless images that celebrate your growing family. I can arrange for a stylist to help you with your hair and make-up, and ensure you are feeling your best for the session. If this would be of interest, please let me know when you book. Many of my clients come regularly to document their children growing. My Bambino Sessions are a good way to do this if you just want a few photos.
Our Clients Say
We had a family sitting with Kirsten and we were so impressed with how calm, caring and friendly she was. Kirsten dedicated so much time to us, ensuring that she had a range of beautiful photos. As the male half of our family were (unbeknown to us) coming down with the flu, and the baby needed a nap, we were not the easiest of customers, I am sure. But somehow, our photos are beautiful, and we will treasure them. She has captured the relationship between our family members, and the personality of our wee monkeys can be seen, too! Thank you so much for your patience, care and kindness Kirsten. Highly recommended.
Angie, Google Review of a Family Sessions
Qualifications
Qualified Newborn Photographer
Accredited with Newborn Photographers International since 2018
Accredited Professional Photographer
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography
Associate Accredited Photographer
International Portrait Masters
What does all that actually mean?
These qualifications and accreditations are important because they demonstrate our expertise in photography and newborn safety, and you don’t have to take our word for it. Each process involved rigorous assessment and testing. Read on if you want more detail on the assessment process. The APNPI Qualified Newborn Photographer accreditation process includes submitting a newborn portfolio for critique + achieving 100% in an exam on the safe handling of newborns. Becoming an Accredited Professional Photographer with the NZIPP involved submitting a portfolio for critique by recognised NZ photographic leaders, demonstrating technical, creative and business excellence. It also requires ongoing adherence to the Code of Ethics + regular professional development. To become an Associate Accredited Photographer with the Portrait Masters, I built a portfolio of more than 50 Awarded Images based on scores from the Portrait Masters judging panel. The judges are all internationally recognised photographers who specialise in photography across a range of genres.
Child + Family
