SIGNATURE STUDIO EXPERIENCE FOR CONFIDENT WOMEN

For women who do it all — and deserve a moment for themselves

LET’S BRING YOU INTO FOCUS

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My Waiheke Island photography studio is a creative space that is just for women. These fully guided sessions will boost your confidence guaranteed!

I use soft light, simple direction, and a steady, intuitive approach to create portraits that feel honest and elegant—the kind you’ll return to again and again because they show not just how you look, but who you are.

This is your moment to pause the autopilot. To have time that’s entirely yours.

Because you deserve to remember what it feels like to be fully present in your own skin.

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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

2 HOURS

A personalised studio experience designed to celebrate you, with plenty of time for outfit changes, creative variety, and beautiful portraits

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP

Expert hair and makeup styling to help you look and feel your absolute best in front of the camera

PERSONALISED STYLING & POSING GUIDANCE

Full support before and during your session, including styling advice, wardrobe planning, and natural posing guidance throughout

ACCESS TO STUDIO WARDROBE

Choose from a curated studio collection to create a diverse gallery of images

10 BEAUTIFULLY RETOUCHED PORTRAITS

Your favourite images professionally edited and ready for printing and sharing.

FAST 7-DAY DELIVERY

Receive your final portraits within one week of your image selection

BONUS GIFT

Professional posing guide

A digital guide with expert tips to help you feel confident and look your best in photos

Investment from $550

More than a photoshoot. A chance to see yourself in a whole new light.

Prices are subject to change at any time without public announcement.

This is for women who are:

On a personal growth journey Photography can be a powerful mirror. This experience helps you reconnect with yourself, nurture self-love, and see your strength in a new way.

Soon-to-be mums Minimal, elegant maternity portraits focusing on you, your bump, and the beauty of this season. (Outdoor sessions with your partner are available under my milestone offering.)

Craving deeper self-connection Life gets busy and it's easy to lose yourself in the mix. I've been there too. This experience invites you to slow down, return to your centre and remember who you are.

Drawn to seeing yourself differently If you struggle to see your own beauty the way others do, this fully guided experience offers a more compassionate lens. Most women leave feeling something shift.

Want meaningful portraits Not just for the photos, but because being seen this way feels healing, affirming and deeply personal.

Celebrating personal achievements Whether it's a birthday, graduation, pregnancy, hen party, or any milestone, these sessions help you reconnect with your body and celebrate you—your journey and the woman you’ve become.

WHO THIS IS FOR

A young woman with wavy brown hair and light skin, sitting on a beige stool against a plain background, wearing a gray camisole and beige wide-leg pants, with a sheer white lace robe draped over her shoulders, smiling softly at the camera.

A smiling woman with platinum blonde hair, wearing an off-the-shoulder black sweater, sitting on a chair against a neutral gray background.

A woman wearing a black saree with golden embellishments, sitting on the floor with a neutral background.

A confident woman with short blonde hair, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, light blue jeans, hoop earrings, a gold bracelet, and a gold watch, sitting against a gray background.

Black and white portrait of a young woman with dark hair wearing a white shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black long-sleeve top and black pants, stands against a neutral background, looking confidently at the camera.

Black and white portrait of a woman in a blazer, with her hand on her chest, looking directly at the camera

A woman stands confidently with one hand behind her head and the other in her pocket, wearing a beige outfit with a light blue striped shirt over it, illuminated by a spotlight against a dark background.

A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing an off-the-shoulder black top, resting her chin on her hands against a plain background.

A young woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiling and touching her face, wearing a white dress with spaghetti straps and a choker necklace, standing against a plain brown background.

Young woman with shoulder-length brown hair sitting on a stool, holding a large bouquet of pampas grass and greenery, smiling, wearing a black long-sleeve top, against a plain neutral background.

A black and white photo of a woman with her eyes closed, smiling slightly, with her hand touching her neck. She has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a dark blazer or jacket, against a plain background.

A young woman with wavy blonde hair wearing a black strapless top, black wide-leg pants, and a white open shirt, standing against a plain brown background.

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman in a spaghetti strap dress, standing against a plain background.

A woman with long dark hair sitting on a stool with one leg crossed over the other against a plain background, wearing an off-the-shoulder black outfit.

A woman in a long black dress standing with her eyes closed and hands on her hips in a studio with a plain background.

A woman with platinum blonde hair in a ponytail wearing a black strapless dress, holding the hem of her dress and looking down, against a dark gray background.

A woman with long blonde hair smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a beige coat draped off her shoulder, standing against a plain dark background.

A smiling woman with short dark hair, dressed in an off-the-shoulder top and wide-leg pants, sitting on a stool against a plain background.

A woman with dark hair sitting on a white textured chair, wearing a loose white button-up shirt and black pants, with a neutral background.

Black and white portrait of a young woman wearing a slip dress, with one hand touching her face, looking thoughtfully to the side against a plain background.

Woman with long blonde hair smiling and touching her neck, wearing a beige coat over a black top, against a plain gray background.

A woman sitting barefoot on a stool, smiling, with an off-the-shoulder sweater and black pants, in a studio with plain background.

A young woman with shoulder-length dark hair wearing an off-the-shoulder black shirt against a neutral background.

Black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark top or dress, standing against a plain background.

A young woman with wavy hair holds a bouquet of light pink and purple flowers, wearing a vintage cream-colored lace and satin dress, standing against a neutral plain background.

Black and white portrait of a woman in a blazer, with her hand resting on her chin, looking thoughtfully to the side against a dark background.

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, smiling and touching her hair, wearing a black spaghetti strap top and black pants, standing against a plain neutral background.

Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair and a serious expression, wearing a spaghetti strap top against a plain background.

Young woman with dark hair and a bright smile, wearing a black off-shoulder top, sitting against a plain background.

Black and white portrait of a woman smiling, dressed in a blazer and top, sitting against a dark gradient background.

A woman with short blonde hair sitting on a chair, smiling, wearing a light blue shirt and light gray pants, barefoot, with a neutral background.

Senior woman with short white hair wearing an off-the-shoulder white lace dress, sitting on a chair with her eyes closed and a gentle smile.

A black and white portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a light-colored shirt over a top, standing against a dark background with a large circular light or shadow behind her.

An older woman with short white hair sitting on a black chair against a plain gray background. She is wearing a black outfit and has a relaxed, confident pose with one foot resting on the ground and the other leg crossed over.

A woman with wavy brown hair wearing a sparkly off-shoulder dress and large earrings, sitting on a cream-colored chair.

Black and white photo of a young woman with wavy hair, sitting on a stool with her knees drawn up to her chest, smiling at the camera.

A woman with long brown hair in a white button-up shirt and blue jeans, smiling and posing with her hands in her hair against a plain background.

Black and white photo of a woman in a backless dress holding a bouquet of flowers, looking over her shoulder.

A woman sitting on a textured white chair against a plain beige background, dressed in a cream pleated dress and black blazer, smiling at the camera.

Black and white portrait of a woman with dark, wavy hair, wearing a black blazer over a dark top, standing against a plain background.

A woman with short white hair sitting on a stool, wearing a black blazer and black pants, posing against a plain gray background.

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A woman in a black evening gown holding large golden balloons forming the number 40, with colorful confetti falling around her.

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Portrait of a confident senior woman with white hair, wearing a white blouse, sitting on a chair with gray background.

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SEE MY PORTFOLIO

YOUR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

The truth is: every session is different because every woman is different.

Before we shoot:

We’ll start by having a chat. I want to know how you’re feeling, what you’re nervous and excited about. This isn’t a transaction—I’m truly invested in making this work for you. I do my best work when you put trust in me.

During your session:

I’ll guide you through everything. You don’t need to have anything figured out beforehand. Most women walk in thinking they need to know how to pose or look natural. You’re the only person who knows how to be you. I just ask you to trust my direction and let go of control (I know—tricky for us overachievers).

The vibe:

My goal is to capture the truth of you and your energy and I’ll adjust my approach based on how you’re feeling that day. Emotionally exhausted? Anxious about being the focus? Hysterically excited/nervous? We can work with all that because your comfort will always come first.

After your session:

Your finished gallery will arrive within a week.

But the change in your confidence happens immediately. I fully expect you to text me that week with a big win before the gallery even hits your inbox.

You’ll come back to these images when you need reminding. They’re not just pretty pictures to post and forget. They’re the moment you chose yourself.

FAQs

My studio sessions offer a pocket of time where you don’t have to plan an entire day, fix, or manage anyone. You get to switch off the autopilot, breathe, and be fully present with yourself.
Your portraits become a reminder to slow down when life inevitably speeds up again.
And if you want a little extra nurturing, I work with a professional hair and makeup artist who can be booked for an added touch of luxury.
Almost every woman who walks into my studio feels that way at first. We take things slowly. We breathe, we chat, we ease into the moment. I guide you gently, and gradually something shifts.
You relax as you begin to see yourself through a different lens.
It’s natural to feel vulnerable, but vulnerability is often the doorway to the transformation you’ve been dreaming about. And I’m right there with you the whole way.
I completely understand.
But this experience is more than a photoshoot—it’s an investment in your self-expression, confidence, and the relationship you have with yourself. The thoughtfulness and intention you put into this session will last far longer than any temporary expense.
Sometimes giving yourself permission to be seen is a luxury.
Stepping outside your comfort zone is often where growth begins. Booking a personal photoshoot is a brave first step. You don’t need to know how it will unfold.
I’ll guide you gently the entire time, so you never have to worry about posing.
This experience becomes a soft, supported nudge into something new—where courage and vulnerability meet. The results simply reflect that shift.
Yes. All images are professionally edited to enhance contrast, emotion, and light.
I don’t over-edit or alter your natural features. You won’t look like someone else. This process is about honouring you as you are, not hiding behind filters.
If there’s anything specific you’d like softened or removed—like a breakout or smile lines—just let me know. I want you to truly love your portraits.
Yes. I have partnered with an incredible hair and makeup artist who elevates your natural beauty and helps you feel cared for from the moment you arrive. She will also stay with us throughout first part of the session to touch up your hair and makeup when needed.
Enquire about her services when you book your session with me.
Black or white pieces work beautifully with the contrast in my studio, but the most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable. Choose clothing that makes you feel more you. I will also provide a prep guide with useful tips & tricks to look your best on the day.
We can include multiple outfit changes to create different moods, and you’re welcome to email me your options if you’d like help deciding.
I’m also building a client wardrobe, so soon you’ll be able to arrive without needing to bring anything at all!