Phoenix Media

03/01/2026

Between coffees and storms, the city pauses.
The Sky Tower stands watch while clouds drift and light shifts. Auckland caught mid-breath, neither rushed nor still, just present.

📸 Sony, f/1.8, 1/1600 s, ISO 100

14/12/2025

From calm beginnings to joyful chaos.
A celebration rooted in heritage and shaped by the people who surround them; every frame a reminder that this day was only the opening chapter.
A selection of highlights from Trishala & Taran’s Union.

12/12/2025

Heritage in Motion: In the moments before she steps forward, time slows. Henna-stained hands, delicate adornments, and the soft choreography of preparation; a bride becoming, surrounded by meaning and memory.

📸 Sony a-series, TTArtisan 56 mm, f/1.8, 1/160 s, ISO 1600

07/12/2025

•Where Cultures Meet the Heart•
In the middle of the day’s colour and ceremony, this was a pause, Trishala wrapped in the beauty of her traditions, Taran steady at her side. A union shaped by love, culture, and the stories they bring together.
The celebration is only just beginning.

📸 Sony (56 mm), f/1.8, 1/160s, ISO 1250

20/10/2025

16/10/2025

The great band Skint playing at the Wheels for Kids event supporting the Make a Wish Foundation.

03/10/2025

Today’s 3D print is a sweet little elephant, trunk raised high with a knitted heart in tow—both styled to look knitted. I came across this delightful design from someone I follow online and just had to bring it to life. Displayed with a bit of flair on a miniature fork hoist, because why not add some fun?

Shot on my Sony a6300 with a 7artisans 35mm f1.2 manual lens | f1.2, ISO 6400, 1/50s | A little moment where creativity meets craft.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1021815-knitted-elephant-blowing-heart?from=search -1003339

03/10/2025

Time, memory, and friendship—captured in a single moment. Here, my dear friend stands in the center of the interactive clock monument, her shadow marking the time as the sun moves overhead. Dressed in her signature 1960s-inspired style, she embodies the free spirit of the past while standing in the present, with the stunning view of Pōhutukawa Bay stretching behind her.

Shot on my iPhone and edited to emulate the nostalgic feel of a Kodak Disposable Camera, a nod to the film snapshots of our childhood. A reminder that while time moves forward, some friendships remain timeless.

📸: iPhone 16 Pro Max | 28mm | f/1.8 | ISO 64

02/10/2025

The stunning St Paul’s Cathedral in Dunedin, captured in timeless black and white to highlight its breathtaking architecture. Towering into the sky, this masterpiece of design exudes both history and grandeur, standing as a testament to the city’s rich heritage.

Shot on my iPhone, keeping the details crisp and dramatic.

📸: iPhone 16 Pro Max, f/2.2, 1/640s, ISO 67

01/10/2025

A bright and bold moment with Emma’s stunning 2010 Ford Mustang GT, standing proud against the backdrop of the ocean. The vibrant colors and sleek design of this iconic muscle car make it a perfect match for the beauty of the coastline. Shot with my Sony and manual lens to bring every detail into sharp focus.

📸: Sony a6300, f/1.2, 1/4000s, ISO 100