Gilmour Studios

23/06/2026

What an OUTSTANDING presence at last week's Roadshow event in Hamilton!

Held at the gorgeous Gilmour Studios, our attending women-in-biz showed up to learn, to share and to be present - co-creating a event that was supportive, welcoming and inclusive.

In true Roadshow fashion, we had attendees travel from Auckland, Taupo and the Bay of Plenty to be at Gilmour Studios to connect!

Ruth from Gilmour spoke about personal branding, and how to show up well on camera - even when doing it yourself. We had a great conversation on the tools and tricks to create great content at home.

Ashlee from She Owns It spoke about the constant juggle to find 'balance' in our lives as busy mothers and biz owners, and why self-care must feature as a priority in our calendars.

The space in the studio was vulnerable, thoughtful and open - so beautiful, in fact, that we were there looonnnggg after the event was scheduled to finish!

A massive thank you to the women who trusted us with their Friday morning and who bought so much of themselves to the circle.
A ginormous thank you to @.jpeg and for hosting !

18/06/2026

Something special is coming this August ✨⁠
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The Personal Brand Day is a one day women’s branding experience at the beautiful La Casa Bianca in Hamilton, created for business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives and women building something they’re proud to put their name.. and face to.⁠
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For the women who know their brand deserves better than a cropped wedding photo, an outdated headshot, or another selfie beside the nearest window.⁠
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This will be a low-fuss way to create a polished collection of professional images that feel confident, current and unmistakably you without the time, planning or larger investment of a full branding shoot.⁠
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Perfect if you need fresh images for your website, social media, launches, speaking opportunities, press features or the next season of your business.⁠
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Because you’re not hiding behind your brand anymore.⁠
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You’re the kind of woman who shows up for it.⁠
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SAVE THE DATE for August the 3rd.⁠
Booking form opening soon 🤍⁠
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Comment BRAND DAY if you’d like to join our email list and we can send you the details when they’re live.

14/06/2026

Waikato gals in biz - come join us for a morning of learning and connection!

Our 2026 Roadshow is taking us to to the big cities to connect with our community in person! After a successful Wellington learning morning, we're now headed to the Waikato!

Your Glow Up is a collaboration with Ruth and Ashlee in Hamilton in June to connect women in business! This community event in the Gilmour Studios space for women in business features two feel-good, practical sessions that blend health + wellbeing with photography + personal brand confidence.

Ruth is an award winning photographer and will be speaking about personal branding and how to use your photos to showcase your biz.

Ashlee is an award winning coach and she will be talking about the biz/life balance with simple tweaks to get more energy and joy in the chaos.

Two Masterclasses for focused upskilling, with space for connection and networking.

There is also an opportunity to update your headshot! Ruth can do this on the day - add onto your ticket when you book :-)

A She Owns It community event in the Gilmour Studios space for women in business in 2026, a feel-good, practical session that blends wellbeing & branding

14/06/2026

This is the beautiful in Hamilton, where our event for women in business is being hosted!

The studio can be hired for events or content creation and is also the home of the Gilmour Studios team, who do event, branding, wedding and family photography!

Join us next Friday for an morning of connection and upskilling through discussions and learning on personal branding and personal wellbeing.

We'll talk about the pressures of juggling all the hats as a business owner, and how you can prioritise your health without making it another to-do! We'll also chat about personal branding and how to elevate yourself as a business owner for authenticity and connection with your clients and wider network.

Ruth from Gilmour Studios is also offering participants the opportunity to update your headshot - details when you book your ticket!

https://events.humanitix.com/your-glow-up-with-she-owns-it

08/06/2026

Children, study, work, elderly family, housework, relationships - running here and there - the juggle is real.

And then we choose to run our own businesses!

Balancing it all and finding time in the chaos for ourselves and our own wellbeing is a challenge - so let's have a chat about some of the easy wins we can incorporate into our routines to ensure we have the energy to give our all.

Ashlee Sturme is a qualified holistic health coach (and our She Owns It community manager!) and she's speaking at our upcoming Waikato Roadshow event in Hamilton next week!

Come and join Ashlee and Ruth, our incredible photographer and the owner of @ who will talking about personal branding, on Friday morning.

Tickets are available https://events.humanitix.com/your-glow-up-with-she-owns-it (including the opportunity to upgrade your headshot with Ruth while you're in the studio!)

07/06/2026

Alex & Lindseys Wedding was one of those oh wow days that was just so special to be part of ✨⁠
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And then Alex's reaction landed in our messages after seeing the photos…⁠
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Which is exactly why we do this.⁠
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Not just for the pretty frames, the golden light, the dress, the flowers, the “please don’t cry or I’ll cry” moments.⁠
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But for the moment our couples see their day back and go 'Yep, that was us, that was our day'.⁠
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Swipe to slide two to read Alex's message, then keep going for a little peek into their beautiful wedding day💍🤍

05/06/2026

Thank you, Kristina for the kind words! We’ve loved working with you and your team across multiple branding shoots.⁠
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Calm direction, thoughtful details, and a comfortable experience from start to finish. That’s always the aim.⁠
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Thinking about refreshing your brand imagery? Let’s chat.⁠
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04/06/2026

The lovely Lauren came in for an Express Branding Shoot and the amount we can capture in 25 minutes still surprises people every time.⁠
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Fresh, polished, personality-filled images without blocking out half your day or having an identity crisis over 47 outfit options.⁠
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Missed the last round? They’re back every Tuesday.⁠
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Come in, get the shots, leave looking like the kind of business owner who has their life together.⁠
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Book now ✨ https://gilmourstudios.co.nz/express-branding-headshots

03/06/2026

People don’t hire us to take good photos.

They hire us to:

direct quickly and confidently

create consistency across teams

work efficiently under time pressure

make people feel comfortable in front of the camera

deliver commercially useful imagery

turn projects around quickly without sacrificing quality

Because for most clients, the photos are only part of the job.

The real value is making the entire process feel easy.

28/05/2026

Ruth Gilmour is a Waikato and Bay of Plenty photographer whose work has been featured in Together Journal, Southern Weddings, Oh Baby Magazine, NZ Weddings, Nouba, and Bride & Groom, showcasing her ability to create breathtaking, timeless photography that highlights your brightest moments.

From candid smiles to intimate glances, Ruth captures every moment with energy and empathy, positioning herself as your ultimate hype girl throughout the entire experience.

Her approach is all about making you feel comfortable and relaxed, allowing you to enjoy your photos without worrying about missing the details. Clients describe her as having a beautiful way of putting people at ease, and her branding photos are loved and showcased by clients putting their best business face forward.

Ruth will be presenting a Masterclass at our upcoming Waikato event in June! She will be covering how to use photography to boost your brand, and how to embody and portray confidence as a business owner.

You'll walk away with some tips and inspiration on building and growing your personal brand!

Tickets for Your Glow Up event in Hamilton on the 19th June are now on sale at Humanitix. There is an option to add on a headshot shoot with Ruth while you're there!

Proudly hosted by in collaboration with@gilmour_studios_ !