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05/09/2016 05/09/2016

Arizona

My brother, Kevin, and I went on a little adventure. Neither of us had experienced the beauty of Utah, Colorado and Arizona. So ahead we went. Here are some images for our journey together.

27/07/2016 27/07/2016

A little bit of India

Saying yes usually has a good outcome. Saying yes to going to India was just that. I had the best time cruising around with my wild nugget of a friend Arielle Mermin. We were there for a mix of work and play and here are some images from our adventure.

15/05/2016 15/05/2016

Arielle Mermin // Taranaki Fashion Label

For the first time I photographed a fashion label. Designer Arielle Mermin asked me to join her and local beauty Freyja for a relaxed photoshoot in South Taranaki. I could not have asked for better weather, light and people to work with. The entire day was sprinkled with magic.To view Arielle's clothing line click here

24/01/2016 24/01/2016

Family. Costa Rica.

Every few years we all try to come together. This was one of those years! Yahoo! I'm one of five and it isn't the easiest to get everyone in one place at the same time. Luckily, brother Patrick put the idea into action and we all met up in Marbella, Costa Rica.I love love love my family - each of us are so similar yet polar opposites. It's what makes us MAGIC!Thank you Patrick, Ryan, Shannon, E, Pay Pay, Sascha, Roo, Kevin, Mama and mostly to Danny for making this happen. This was the best way to end 2015 - with family.

04/01/2016 04/01/2016

New life and a Full Moon

Sister Sascha is growing baby number two! I could't be more excited to welcome this little one into the world sometime in March/April. This impromptu full moon baby belly photo happened on the beach a few days before Christmas. What I would give to be back in this moment!Sascha I love you and am crossing my fingers for a little girl - but if it happens to be a boy I hope he turns out just like Roo!

29/11/2015 29/11/2015

Northern California Not-So-Spooky Halloween

I have been so fortunate to spend this autumnal time of year at home in California. The change from sunny summer into the cool crisp fall air is one of my favourite times of year. COZY TIME!This year I was lucky enough to celebrate Halloween with my family and take my adorable nephew, Roo, to his new school where they celebrate Halloween with a 'Pumpkin Path'. It was full of magic!Take a peak at how cute this little family of Monkey Farmers is and all the friends who joined in the celebration of a Not-So-Spooky Halloween. Processed with VSCOcam with g3 preset

27/11/2015 27/11/2015

Blessing Courtney into Motherhood

A mother's blessing is an intimate party inspired by an ancient Navajo ceremony called a 'blessing way'. The ceremony is held to prepare an expectant mother for her upcoming birth journey — to shower mom-to-be with love, support and encouragement.We gathered together to celebrate Courtney and her journey into motherhood a few weeks ago. The entire day was filled with so much joy, some tears and lots of laughter - all the things you would expect when a fabulous group of women gather in one room.Everyone contributed so much to make this a special day. Thank you to each of you for bringing the LOVE and LIGHT in honouring sweet Courtney. Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset

05/10/2015 05/10/2015

Family Time is the Best of Times

My plans changed. I was due to jump on a flight two weeks ago and return to New Plymouth after 3 weeks of long overdue family visits and urologist appointments. But I didn’t. Instead I jumped in a car and headed to Northern California to lend a helping hand. My sister in law, Sascha, is pregnant with her 2nd and has fallen ill and was looking for someone to help care for her 2 year old - Rooney. I couldn’t help but think back to when I was so ill and how much it would have meant to have a family member by my side. So, I am here for now being a nurse/nanny and loving the time with my brother, his wife - one of my dearest friends and little Rooney.Time and love is something you can never get back. I am happy to be able to give both. Selflessly.

17/04/2015 17/04/2015

Gina & Simon - Back Beach Taranaki Wedding

I met this beautiful human Gina three years ago when I moved to New Plymouth. Instant friend! Through the years it has been great having her love and support so when she asked me to photograph her wedding to her man Simon I could’t have been more excited. These two had a casual gathering on the lawn above Back Beach. It was such a perfect setting for these two water babies - ocean, friends, flowers, pearls and…….cats! (Gina and I spend most of our time talking about cats, dreaming of new kitten and sending each other videos of cats doing cute things)

Gina and Simon - it was such fun for me to photograph your wedding day! Thank you so much for having me along. I loved dancing the night away with you two and really really loved Dave’s serenade of Robbie Williams to close the night. AMAZING! Thank you for fabulous memory!

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