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    Who am I? I am a multi award winning photographer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I am also a member of NZIPP (NZ Institute of Professional Photography) which is New Zealand's only qualifying body for professional photographers. I am a fully qualified member and recently won 4 bronze awards and 2 silver awards at the 2013 NZIPP IRIS Awards which attract entries from NZ's best photographers. Read More

  • A wee road trip..

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Author Photography by Jane posted on 4:52 PM in , , , ,
A couple of months ago I photographed this awesomely cute little dude.   He came to me as a newborn - less than a couple of weeks old.  This really is the best time to do newborn photos if you're wanting that really new, sleepy curled up look.  

I decided to give Mum a bit of a pop quiz about her photoshoot experience in the hope that it might help out some other Mums who are thinking about possibly having newborn photos done!


What made you want to get newborn photos done?
I wanted to capture a time in my sons life that we will never get back again, they grow so fast and I wanted to make sure we got some photos so we remember that moment.



What made you choose Jane?
There are so many photographers out there that its extremely hard to choose. I was walking through the maternity ward and came across the stunning photos on the walls, straight away I fell in love with them.


How did you feel during the photo session?
At the beginning I was a little nervous - I wasn’t to sure how Tyler would behave (how would he be if he woke up, what if he screamed etc) however Jane was extremely patient and was very soothing with Tyler- even showed us a fantastic app of white noises that we have continued to use after our session.



What did you like best when working with Jane (as your photographer)?
We found Jane really related well with our situation and the needs of having a newborn baby. She made a relaxing and comfortable environment where we could comfort and feed him when needed. She is a very skilled and knowledgeable photographer in her field of work and that came through when working with her.



Did you have any hesitations at first?  Did she overcome the doubts?
After seeing her work and sitting down for a consultation where she answered all my questions, I knew I had chosen the right photographer to capture the special time of my sons life.


                                       
What were your first reactions to the photos?
A little tearful, he looked soooooooooooooooo super cute. Absolutely loved the slideshow that Jane put together, the music was so beautiful that it actually brought tears to my eyes. And I loved the father/ son photos.





What is one suggestion you have for other new mums?
If you have any doubts, make sure you meet your photographer for a consultation and have a look at their work to make sure you both relate and they are able to deliver the style/look that you are after.




Awesome advice, don't you think?

Monday, January 12, 2015

Author Photography by Jane posted on 8:10 PM in , , , , ,
OH.  SO.  CUTE!

Daddy's girl - Miss Grace



And another Daddy's girl - the gorgeous Miss Harper







Love her in these non-traditional colours for a girl.


















Author Photography by Jane posted on 8:09 PM
Some of you may have already seem the photo of my big family canvas... I've put my money where my mouth is... this is ME.









I suffer from all the same "too fat, too old, too ugly, too tired.." excuses that you all do... BUTTTT... you HAVE to be in photos.... for your KIDS sake... and because in 10 years when you look back at now, you're gonna go "WOW, I was actually kinda HOT".

So. there we go people... you can do it! You too can have photos done and be PROUD of who you are and what you look like. Own it! Your kids don't see the flaws we impose on ourselves as women... they just love you, and they will LOVE to look back at photos of you and the family when they're older.

Teach your daughters that you're WORTHY! That you're BEAUTIFUL. That THEY'RE beautiful, no matter what they look like, no matter who they are. TEACH them what family LOOKS like. Put photos of the kids on the wall, be proud of them. It helps raise their self esteem! Look at them often and let your kids grow up with those pictures around them and those values will soon become implanted in their minds.

That's my spiel over. It's important to me that you be in photos for your kids.... so hit me up about a free makeover when you book your family photo shoot for this month. And to those AWESOME mummies that I have photographed this year who have been brave enough, I bow down to you

* Makeover = makeup (and basic hair) by a makeup artist chosen by me (only awesome ones!).
* Offer applies to new bookings for sessions during January, for the Fun & Frolic digital package only.















Special thanks to Jenny at "Jenny Siaosi Photography" for the amazing photos which I will treasure forever. X
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About Me

I'm an NZIPP qualified Wellington based Wedding & Portrait Photographer. I live with my husband, 2 kids, 3 cats and 2 dogs. And some fish. And a rat. I have a home studio, and a backyard that most people never want to leave. I'm fun, lighthearted and I love to chat... you'll be giggling and smiling before you know it. Even if it is at my dumb jokes! Need some new photos? Drop me a line and I'll hook you up (haha, there goes the first dumb joke!)