Portfolio by Ava

17/01/2026

PĀPĀMOA SUNSET POP-UP 🤍
(LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE)

I’m back in Pāpāmoa with another 3 for $30 pop-up, running on Saturday 31st January after the love from my last sessions.

+ 3 photos · $30
+ Pāpāmoa Beach
+ Sessions from 3:30pm – 8:30pm
+ Gallery delivered within 72 hours

Sunset times are limited — first in, first served.
Bookings now open — book online, link in bio.

17/12/2025

WELLINGTON NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL 🌾

My Christmas minis in Pāpāmoa booked out 80% working with 40+ families/couples/friend groups/individuals — so I’m bringing it home on the 3rd January 2026.

▫️ 3 photos · $30
▫️ Long grass · open hills
▫️ Whitireia Park
▫️ Gallery delivered within 72 hours

DM to book — Very limited spots. 🤍

05/12/2025

Excited as we take on our first day of Christmas photoshoots on the beach! 🎄🎄 Who’s ready?!

28/11/2025

Silly season is rolling in! If you’re needing fresh, high-quality photos for the wall, a Christmas gift, or just something fun with the people you love... I’ve got you!

For the next two weekends (first 2 weekends of December), I’m running a special promo:

📸 $30 for 3 photos
Silly or serious, maybe a little bit of both — totally up to you!

Each session is 10 minutes, and you can bring whoever you like: pets, grandparents, besties, the whole extended whānau — no limits.

📍 Location
Beach access opposite Hartford Avenue, Pāpāmoa

📆 Dates & Time Slots
I’ll post all available time slots for each day down below.

⏰ Photo Delivery
You’ll receive your photos that same night via an online gallery.

📩 How to Book
Check the time slots below and PM me to lock in your spot!

*Will be updating these times as people book their session*

📅 Saturday 6 December
2:00pm - BOOKED
2:15pm - BOOKED
2:30pm - BOOKED
2:45pm
3:00pm - BOOKED
3:15pm - BOOKED
3:30pm - BOOKED
3:45pm
4:00pm - BOOKED
4:15pm - BOOKED
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm - BOOKED
6:15pm
6:30pm - BOOKED
6:45pm - BOOKED
7:00pm - BOOKED

📅 Sunday 7 December
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm - BOOKED
3:00pm - BOOKED
3:15pm - BOOKED
3:30pm
3:45pm - BOOKED
4:00pm - BOOKED

📅 Saturday 13 December
2:00pm - BOOKED
2:15pm - BOOKED
2:30pm - BOOKED
2:45pm - BOOKED
3:00pm - BOOKED
3:15pm - BOOKED
3:30pm - BOOKED
3:45pm
4:00pm - BOOKED
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm - BOOKED
5:15pm
5:30pm - BOOKED
5:45pm - BOOKED
6:00pm - BOOKED
6:15pm - BOOKED
6:30pm - BOOKED
6:45pm - BOOKED
7:00pm - BOOKED

📅 Sunday 14 December
11:00am - BOOKED
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm - BOOKED
3:00pm
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm - BOOKED

22/10/2025

P1090 Collection 1: MANAIA

22/10/2025

P1090: SINEAD 🌀

06/10/2025

Win a Moana Nui Extended Family Photoshoot — Valued at $700! 🌺

I haven’t yet been able to share any of my Moana Nui sessions, so this giveaway will help me create new content for my website, portfolio, and social media.

Requirement: You must be happy for your photos to be shared online and used for promotional purposes.

To enter:

1 ⇒ Tag your loved ones in the comments (each tag = one entry!)

2 ⇒ Follow me on Facebook & Instagram

⭐️ More tags = more chances to win!

If your whānau’s been meaning to update your family photos, now’s the perfect time — I can’t wait to capture your crew! The winner will be announced on Labour Weekend.

This giveaway is open to all families within or around the borders of Tauranga Moana, Rotorua, Hamilton, Ōpōtiki & Waihi — spread the word! Learn more about the Moana Nui Package at www.portfoliobyava.com

15/09/2025

Website is now live.

I’m Ava, the eye and heart behind Portfolio by Ava. Now based in Mount Maunganui after moving from Wellington for the coastal lifestyle, I draw inspiration from the ocean and the connections I capture. While I cover a wide range of photography, my passion lies in creating portraits that feel real,...

26/08/2025

LIFTED BY THE AWA 〰️

Sunday shoot done at Kaiate falls.

21/08/2025