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Hawkes Bay's Award winning Maternity, Newborn & Family photographer

Preserving your family's story with timeless photography across Hawkes Bay

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Kind Words

Katherine I was nervous going into a maternity photo shoot on my own with no one to hide behind and a totally different body shape. You made me feel instantly at ease and that nothing was too much for you to achieve. Your wardrobe is perfectly suited to pregnant body shapes and is so flattering in the images!

Your energy is infectious and absolutely makes the shoot.

Maternity Session

Maternity photography at sunset in Hawkes Bay

Wow, these images are amazing!! Thank you so much for last week and the work you have done to put this collection together for us. We loved meeting you and you made the whole thing relaxed and enjoyable for us all. Every time i clicked to a new image i kept saying wow and being blown away at how stunning they are. How gorgeous are our kids haha, slightly biased! the backdrop was just perfect we are so grateful for the amazing collection you have given us! now its going to be incredibly difficult choosing our favourites to print and frame!

Family Session

Family photography at sunset in Hawkes Bay

I highly recommend Katherine as a photographer! We absolutely love our pregnancy shoot & newborn photos. Our friends and family think they are beautiful too!

Katherine is lovely to work with. she knows how to catch the light perfectly and guides you as too where to stand, look etc which is great for those of us that aren't used to a photoshoot!

Newborn Session

Newborn photography at a family home in Hawkes Bay
Katherine standing in a kitchen with her laptop, holding a camera and smiling. Napier-based family, newborn, and maternity photographer known for fun, relaxed sessions and capturing the magic in everyday moments.

about 

Hi, I'm Katherine

Friendly, calm, and great with kids. I’ll guide you through the session so nothing feels forced or awkward. My goal is to make it easy, relaxed, and fun! You’ll walk away with photos that feel real and meaningful — like your family, just as you are.

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What to expect and helpful tips

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New zealand Award Winning Photographer 2026

at the Nz Photography Instutute annual IRIS awards

Bronze Photography award for Award Winning Hawkes Bay family newborn and family Photographer Lightkeeper Photographer
Silver Photography award for Award Winning Hawkes Bay family newborn and family Photographer Lightkeeper
Bronze Photography award for Award Winning Hawkes Bay family newborn and family Photographer Lightkeeper

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Whether you're ready to book or have still have some questions about your photoshoot, send me a message and we'll figure it out together.

I can't wait to work with you!

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