Photo Therapy

19/01/2026

Happy new year!
Some updates for Phototherapy 🧚
I am getting messages about my website…painfully I can’t log into my domain provider to renew my domain- some other jobs are higher priority so that will unfortunately wait ✨

Happy news! 2025 was a huge year. March, this doggo needed a new home and she found that with us 🌻 I competed in my first not one but two powerlifting competitions and completed my diploma in business management and leadership…all while being a mum of two and working full-time as a qualified ECE teacher 🌻

2026 looks like having more time for my passions- teaching, building strength, competing, pet photography and time for my family✨

I am currently on leave, my first week off in jussst over a year 🙌✨

Thank you to those of you who have continued to follow me, book me and recommend me during a busy season in my life 🙏

31/05/2025

Thinking of running some minis for our special companions before the leaves fall and trees are totally bare…I will need a lot of interest to get these running- tag your friends and send a message to the page if you’re interested! If there’s enough interest I’ll message you directly with details.
Roughly looking at 50$ for a 15minute session with three purfect portraits included, additional sold separately 🌻

25/05/2025

Daisy and family ✨ Backyard styles at golden hour ✨

13/02/2025

Yes, you can get absolutely gorgeous photos of your pets in your messy back yard with an old wood pile that needs to be dealt with and overgrown lawns ✨😎

07/12/2024

May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas ✨

25/11/2024

This handsome gentleman ✨

I do expect your dogs to be much like children, especially on a photoshoot. For some dogs the new sights and smells sees them want to bound and leap and leave their hearing aids behind. For some, they be more shy and timid, it can be confronting when there is a new photographer squatting down in the grass hiding behind an object- it’s very natural behaviour. It’s always good on an public outdoor shoot to take your children whether they are two or four legged to the location beforehand to find their feet 👣

25/11/2024

Thank you for your fun competition that led me to having the opportunity a play with the RF version of my EF workhorse. Dreamgear rebtals is THE bomb dot com.
She’s a beauty lens, much heavier to be expected with a faster aperture and you just can’t beat canon glass. The main difference I noticed is she feels more soulful and creative than other zoom lenses I’ve used. I thought I would notice those mills off the wider focal lengths but didn’t at all.
For those that don’t identify as being a photography geek, this is why I encourage you to book at ideal times of the day. Same day, same driveway, same kid- albeit , always with this kid but different times of the day- an hour apart!
I like to try time your shoot in so that if the sky plays ball, you get a bit of both worlds but if you want the opportunity for golden hour it only comes once on a nice day ✨

02/11/2024

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💥🐾 Guy Fawkes Night: Ensure Your Pet's Safety! 🐾💥

As we prepare for Guy Fawkes Night with dazzling fireworks and celebrations, it's crucial to remember our furry companions and their safety. Here are essential tips to keep your pets calm and secure during Guy Fawkes

✅️Do's✅️

🐾1. Create a Safe Space:
Set up a quiet, cozy area indoors where your pet can retreat. Include their favorite toys and blankets to make them feel secure.

🐾2. Keep Pets Indoors:
To minimize stress and prevent them from running away, keep your pets inside during fireworks displays.

🐾3. Use Soothing Sounds:
Play calming music or turn on the TV to help drown out the noise of fireworks. This can provide a distraction and comfort for your pets.

🐾4. Stay Calm and Reassuring:
Your pets can pick up on your emotions. Staying calm and offering comfort can help them feel more at ease.

🐾5. Ensure Identification:
Make sure your pets have updated ID tags and are microchipped in case they get frightened and manage to escape.

🐾6. Consult Your Vet:
If your pet has a history of anxiety during loud noises, talk to your vet about possible calming solutions or medications.

🚫Don'ts:🚫
🐕1. Avoid Chocolate and Sweets:
Keep treats and candies out of reach. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, so be extra cautious with Halloween leftovers.

🐕2. Don’t Leave Pets Outside:
Even if they are in a fenced area, pets can become so scared that they might try to escape.

🐕3. Avoid Fireworks Near Pets:
Never set off fireworks near your pets. The loud noises and bright flashes can cause extreme stress and fear.

✨️Bonus Tip✨️
🐾Tune into RNZ’s Concert for Animals🐾
Help soothe your pets with calming music by tuning into RNZ’s special concert for animals on Guy Fawkes Night: RNZ Concert for Animals.

Share your own tips and stories in the comments below!

28/10/2024

This has been a year’s work in progress as I’ve worked fulltime teaching first aid across BOP and Waikato and wondering how I can keep serving my community with my camera in between after doing this full time for 7 years ✨

I’ve lived life seeking Ikigai in my professional space, a Japanese concept which when you can find purpose by doing what you love, being able serving your community, what you are good at and what you can receive blessings for.

I’ve been so fortunate to awhi people in my community through photographing tangihanga, volunteering with heartfelt and after I lost my own dog, my rock in life during Covid- I felt more connected to photographing other people’s dogs as they became more and more grey.
It’s only fitting as I’ve photographed births and marriages to place honour into every other aspect of life too ✨

Earlier this year a song was helping me through a trying patch and the concept of phototherapy, light in the dark for growth connected with me in the lyrics as my mind ticked over in the background for a new ‘brand concept’ and it stuck with me.
A focus on the here and now as I focus on whānau and pets.
It’s also fitting as I return to staying local as a kaiako and serving my truest passion unexpectedly- teaching.

Current pricing is very limited but will remain as there’s still a few kinks to smooth out with websites and booking systems 😮‍💨I might be able to fit just one more booking this year depending on criteria.
Honourable mentions- thanks to Leo, Bo and Ludo for being the goodest of good dogs and to have fostered my love for capturing our best friends ✨🙏✨

Honourable mention also to who absolutely nailed designing my new logo! Wouldn’t feel so meaningful without you. From colours to fonts and including the dog…🙌🙌🙌 you made this a truely special experience for me to transition ✨

27/10/2024

Going right back through my archives, man I do love shooting near the water ✨
Evenings at Waikite valley, blue hour at papamoa beach, early evenings Mount Maunganui and sunrises at the lakes are my favourite places ✨
Not too long until Lightbook photo, predominantly wedding based photography will have a fresh new look and focus and I’m so excited 🫶