Irena Cima Photography

Irena Cima Photography I am Irena and this is a rather short story of how I became a photographer. In 2019 I came to New Zealand to stay.

I am a professional portrait photographer based on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, specialising in studio photoshoots for women, and also capturing milestone moments for couples, families and maternity. Just shortly after finishing university in 2013, I left my home country Latvia to start the journey of a lifetime. I travelled the world with my husband, volunteering and working various jobs along th

e way to pay for the next trip. My photography journey started during my travels. I bought my first DSLR camera in 2016, and that’s when I developed a passion for capturing moments. As my heart always belonged to nature, my first years' main focus was landscape and travel photography. But then lockdowns happened and while sitting at home I focused on developing my skills further and expanding my knowledge by attending multiple online courses, doing lots of practice, reading and learning. Now I am a freelance photographer with a focus on couple/maternity/newborn/family photoshoots. Sessions with me are relaxed, natural and also fun! I love a good laugh with my clients and am happy to see them enjoying the session despite majority of them being camera shy. The most important moment for me is to capture the connection between them. I also do brand photography as well as events - big or small. My ideal client would be nature conscious by leading the business towards sustainable practices. I still continue capturing nature when I travel. From my landscape images, I have created a project where I create free phone wallpapers with beautiful New Zealand sceneries. You can find those in Highlights on my Instagram account .photography

23/07/2026

Nobody is born confident and ready for the world. Shocking, right?

The same goes for stepping in front of the camera. It’s something you can get better at, and it can start with something as simple as looking at yourself in the mirror.

Positive self-talk helps a lot too, and it doesn’t cost a thing.

And if you’d like some helpful tips on how to look your best in photos from a professional women’s photographer, you can download my posing guide via the link in my bio.

My pregnancy journey has been, I guess, similar to many other women’s: a bit of a rollercoaster. One day you feel incred...
22/07/2026

My pregnancy journey has been, I guess, similar to many other women’s: a bit of a rollercoaster.

One day you feel incredible and there were moments I forgot I was even pregnant, then you get the blues out of nowhere, and then iron drops and all you want to do is sleep. Growing belly also comes with its limitations for movement (and what to wear)

Even with all of that, the feeling that we’ll be parents soon is incredible. I can’t wait to watch my hubby playing with our little version of us, going on hikes together, travelling the world, and spending time in nature as a family.

It feels like we’re about to begin a whole new chapter with a whole new purpose.

And baby will be raised on this magical island we now call home.

A maternity photoshoot is about so much more than creating photos of you and your bump. I see it as a celebration of you...
21/07/2026

A maternity photoshoot is about so much more than creating photos of you and your bump. I see it as a celebration of you and everything your body is doing.

When you stop and think about it, it’s pretty incredible that we get to grow an entire little human inside us.

During your session, I’ll guide you through simple, natural poses that feel feminine and effortless.

You don’t need to know what to do, and if you’re feeling a little nervous, that’s perfectly normal too. I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way.

My studio is open for bookings until mid August before I wrap up work and head off on my own maternity leave.

If you’ve been thinking about documenting this chapter, I’d love to help you create something beautiful to look back on for years to come.

17/07/2026

My studio wardrobe is available for clients to use during their Signature Photoshoot with me.

Please note:

I’ll be heading on maternity leave in September as we prepare to welcome our first baby in October. As a result, I’m taking a limited number of bookings until the end of August, and I recommend securing your preferred date as early as possible.

Message to book or email [email protected]

www.irenacima.photography

Thanks for popping onto my little corner of the internet. 🙋🏼‍♀️Whether you’ve just found me or followed along for some t...
12/07/2026

Thanks for popping onto my little corner of the internet. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Whether you’ve just found me or followed along for some time, I’m grateful you’re here.

Here are a few facts you might not know about me, I thought it would be useful to share because you are not only booking a person who presses buttons on a camera - you are booking a quirky personality too :)

✨Feel free to say hi. I’d love to get to know you too.

women’s portrait photography
Waiheke photography studio
empowering photoshoots
confidence photography
women’s self-love photography




Hi!Thanks for popping into my corner of the internet.I’m Irena, a creative soul who loves helping busy women slow down, ...
12/07/2026

Hi!

Thanks for popping into my corner of the internet.

I’m Irena, a creative soul who loves helping busy women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and share meaningful moments with the people they love through photography.

I focus on creating photos that celebrate the season of life you’re in right now, using a relaxed and personal approach that makes the experience enjoyable and meaningful.

Whether we’re in the studio or outdoors, I’ll guide you through the entire process, so you never have to worry about what to do or how to pose.

Together, we’ll create images that help you see yourself with kindness, reflect the love you carry, and become memories you can return to whenever you need a little boost.

Hi!

Thanks for popping into my corner of the internet.

I’m Irena, a creative soul who loves helping busy women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and share meaningful moments with the people they love through photography.

I focus on creating photos that celebrate the season of life you’re in right now, using a relaxed and personal approach that makes the experience enjoyable and meaningful.

Whether we’re in the studio or outdoors, I’ll guide you through the entire process, so you never have to worry about what to do or how to pose.

Together, we’ll create images that help you see yourself with kindness, reflect the love you carry, and become memories you can return to whenever you need a little boost.

Hey, you gorgeous soul!

Have you ever said, “Maybe later,” to something you wanted? But what if I told you that the version of you today deserves photographs just as much as the version you’re hoping to become?

One day, you’ll look back and realise you were far more beautiful than you gave yourself credit for.

Not quite ready to commit to my full 2-hour Signature Studio Session?

Think of my Mini Sessions as a first date.

You’ll experience the same guided posing, beautiful studio light, and confidence-building experience, just condensed into a 30-minute power session.

It’s the perfect way to dip your toes into the experience before deciding if a Signature Session is right for you... and you might just surprise yourself with what we create in just

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