Tell us a little about yourself, how did you get into photography?

I live in Papamoa by the beach with my two girls Charlise (15) and Joy (3), I've been photographing people for almost a decade now. Specialising in weddings and fashion portraiture I also do all sorts of work in NZ and around the Pacific, my favorite part of the job is the people and I feel so grateful to have met some great humans along the way. This was not a deliberate career choice, I almost just fell into it. I was working in the Philippines at an orphanage and was making regular posts about the kids, someone back in NZ saw my photos and asked if I would photograph her wedding. I had genuinely never considered a career in photography but that first wedding led to 6 more and the rest is history. In the past two years I've taken a deep dive into analog photography (film). Digital will always have a place in my work but there is something so special about the raw authentic nature of shooting analog that only film can deliver.

You’re based in the Mount area, one of NZ’s favourite places for taking it easy, what are some of your top spots around the area to eat, drink and play?

We're so lucky to be based in the Mount and have so many great eateries; Eddies & Elspeth, Gather, Luca, Palace burger, Avenue Pizza to name a few! To burn off all those treats I love running up the Papamoa Hills or mountain biking at Summerhill. As well as the beautiful beaches we have some pretty great waterfall spots which make for a fun Sunday mission in the summer with the kids.

The temperature is starting to heat up, what are your wardrobe go-to’s when the sun is shining?

For casual looks I love a linen skirt with a white tank, and I can't go past a good pair of Levis - Ribcage Straight Ankle are my faves paired with a cute cami. For workwear I have to step it up while still being comfortable. The Betty Slip Dress ticks all the boxes and I get nonstop compliments when I wear it to a wedding.