Portrait Photography

A woman in a white dress standing barefoot in a shallow stream with arms outstretched, surrounded by lush green moss and foliage in a forest setting.
Man with a beard and tattoos wearing a black T-shirt putting the finishing touches on a burger. Shot in the Gamma Ray’s foodtruck, Liardet Street, New Plymouth.

sharing your story, helping you to shine.

Portrait photography can take the form of more formal photographs taken in a studio, or portraits shot in context, such as one’s workspace or home. It all depends on the story or message you want to capture and share and I can work with you to establish what would work best for you.

I draw from my experience as a stylist to guide clients through the elements that make a portrait shoot exceptional. This includes location, clothing and accessories and how to hold and position themselves in front of the camera.

Building rapport to help you feel confident in front of the camera.

Where possible I meet with clients before shoot day. It is critical that clients feel confident and relaxed in front of the camera and breaking the ice like this establishes trust and rapport. It is through this that clients open up and then their true selves emerge and shine through in their photographs.

“At our first shoot, Emma's calm, positive and professional presence immediately put me at ease and allowed me to relax and to be genuinely myself. The results are stunning and give my website a highly professional and authentic look”. Franziska, Bumblebee Bakery.

I work both locally here in Taranaki as well as across New Zealand with business owners, professionals and anyone in need of a portrait to tell their story. Get in touch or book in a free discovery call if you would like to know more.

A woman with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing a sleeveless green outfit with a belt, standing in front of a wooden window and white wall.
A woman with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing a sleeveless green outfit with a belt, standing in front of a wooden window and white wall.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and a big smile, wearing a blue sleeveless top, a necklace with a pendant, a bracelet, and a tattoo of flowers on her left arm, standing outdoors in a grassy area with green trees in the background.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and a big smile, wearing a blue sleeveless top, a necklace with a pendant, a bracelet, and a tattoo of flowers on her left arm, standing outdoors in a grassy area with green trees in the background.
A woman in a white dress cupping water from a stream in her hands.
A woman in a white dress cupping water from a stream in her hands.
A young child with tousled hair standing inside a shop, holding a cup and making a duck face at the camera, with shelves, posters, and a large picture of a mug on the wall behind.
A young child with tousled hair standing inside a shop, holding a cup and making a duck face at the camera, with shelves, posters, and a large picture of a mug on the wall behind.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a red patterned cardigan stands outdoors near a large tree with textured bark, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a red patterned cardigan stands outdoors near a large tree with textured bark, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Man with tattoos squeezing yellow mustard onto a burger.
Man with tattoos squeezing yellow mustard onto a burger.
A woman with glasses smiling and looking at a beautiful hand held drum.
A woman with glasses smiling and looking at a beautiful hand held drum.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark blue blouse and black leggings, sitting on a patterned ottoman in a cozy, dimly lit room. She has a gentle smile and is clapping her hands with her fingers clasped, surrounded by indoor plants and decorative items.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark blue blouse and black leggings, sitting on a patterned ottoman in a cozy, dimly lit room. She has a gentle smile and is clapping her hands with her fingers clasped, surrounded by indoor plants and decorative items.
Black and white photo of a baby with a serious expression, shirtless, against a solid dark background.
Black and white photo of a baby with a serious expression, shirtless, against a solid dark background.
A woman standing outdoors in front of lush green trees, wearing a black jacket and black pants, smiling at the camera.
A woman standing outdoors in front of lush green trees, wearing a black jacket and black pants, smiling at the camera.
Man with dark hair and a beard in a kitchen, preparing a burger.
Man with dark hair and a beard in a kitchen, preparing a burger.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black shirt and a brown skirt, sitting on a wooden chair, smiling, with plants and a painting in the background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black shirt and a brown skirt, sitting on a wooden chair, smiling, with plants and a painting in the background.
Close-up of a person's hands resting on their lap, wearing multiple silver bangles, rings, and tattoos on their arms and fingers.
Close-up of a person's hands resting on their lap, wearing multiple silver bangles, rings, and tattoos on their arms and fingers.
A man with two children standing and sitting in front of a wooden shed, in a forested outdoor area, with shadows of trees cast on the shed and ground, black and white photo.
A man with two children standing and sitting in front of a wooden shed, in a forested outdoor area, with shadows of trees cast on the shed and ground, black and white photo.
A woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a cream-colored sweater and water earrings, against a yellow background.
A woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a cream-colored sweater and water earrings, against a yellow background.
A man with a bald head and a long beard, wearing glasses and a brown button-up shirt, standing outdoors with a wooden fence in the background.
A man with a bald head and a long beard, wearing glasses and a brown button-up shirt, standing outdoors with a wooden fence in the background.
A woman with silver hair and tattoos, dressed in a white dress, is sitting outdoors in a dark forest with dense green foliage, appearing to meditate or practice yoga.
A woman with silver hair and tattoos, dressed in a white dress, is sitting outdoors in a dark forest with dense green foliage, appearing to meditate or practice yoga.
A young child with blonde hair and blue eyes covering their mouth with both hands against a dark background.
A young child with blonde hair and blue eyes covering their mouth with both hands against a dark background.
A woman healing a client. Her eyes closed, raising one arm overhead and extending the other arm forward.
A woman healing a client. Her eyes closed, raising one arm overhead and extending the other arm forward.
A tattooed male barista in a black apron standing behind a counter at a café, with framed artwork on a navy wall in the background.
A tattooed male barista in a black apron standing behind a counter at a café, with framed artwork on a navy wall in the background.