Emma Boyd is a writer, recipe writer, stylist and photographer based in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

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.

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 am an empathetic and kind person and find joy in connecting with my clients. This enables a sense of trust helping the client to feel relaxed in front of the camera. In that magic moment their true selves emerge and shine through in their photographs.

With seven years experience working as an industrial designer in the Brand & Industrial Design team at Fisher & Paykel Appliances, I have the skills and knowhow to capture your brand and its story. When you share it with the world it will not only speak for itself, it will shine.

I work both locally here in Taranaki as well as across New Zealand.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 woman healing a client. Her eyes closed, raising one arm overhead and extending the other arm forward.