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Beautiful Bump Shoot

What a joy it is to have the opportunity to photograph the loving connection and excitement that comes with the imminent arrival of a wee...

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Characterful Kids

One of my greatest joys as a family photographer is photographing cheeky kids. Those kids who don't stay still, who wriggle and pull face...

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A Marathon Home Birth

"On top of her excellent supportive skills around birth Josie is also an amazing photographer who captured the very special experience."

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But what do you take photographs of?

People often ask me what kind of photography I do. I usually reply with a straightforward; 'People.' Because, although people is not wha...

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Dancers on Mangawhai Beach

Every November I get to go along to photograph the DancEnergy end-of-year performance. It's an amazing showcase of all the hard work, joy...

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The Call of Land

Home. It's a poignant word isn't it? Conjuring up so many thoughts, memories, emotions. These days I live in New Zealand. I have done, on...

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Documentary Family Storytelling

So, the other day was a normal day. I was cooking food, encouraging one flute playing child, helping another to write a letter and answer...

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Essence of Me PhotoSessions

Essence of Me PhotoSessions for Healers: Accepting all that I am And honouring all that I do; Embracing my full power, The strength and s...

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