Rachel Hume Photography

28/08/2026

After a morning of gardening and a trip to MITRE 10 to get some more hellebores (I am a tad obsessed) and a delivery from temu with some new vases. I headed back into my studio to play with a more refined set up to yesterday.
Today's efforts for all the other Hellebore lovers out there.

27/08/2026

Hellebores 2 way. Over the last few years, I have been planting many varieties of Hellebore also known as winter roses in my garden and they are giving me so much joy. Yesterday I picked some stems and headed into my studio to play with different set ups and lighting. Much of what I do at this time of year is about developing skills and enjoying time to just play and create. Often with no final outcome in mind. Just me, myself, and I, a banging playlist and permission to just have fun. One very unprofessional arrangement and two moods (a flower arranging workshop might be next on my bucket list)

25/08/2026

To all my hunting Friends. Don't know what to get that special someone for Father's Day, their birthday or dare I say it Christmas. How about a fabulous float frame canvas of them doing what they love. Hunting!
Frames are available in either white, wood or black.
Prices start from $345 for an A4 framed canvas.

Flick me a message for more details or to get a quote.

18/08/2026

After a few weeks of sickness and post hunting malaise I gave myself a kick in the pants yesterday and headed into my studio to have a play and get my creative juices flowing again. Here are a few images I created of the wonderful Hellebores I have in my garden.

01/08/2026

Images from Taupo's closing hunt are now loaded onto my website. Kermit and I tackled some epic hills. but I still didn't manage to keep up. On the upside we didn't get stuck. Thanks for a great season everyone it has been a blast. Counting down to next season.

Gallery: Closing Hunt, Rangatira E 01,08,2026 on Rachel Hume Photography

22/07/2026

To all my amazing customers thank you for your support and lovely feedback back on my photos. Unfortunately I used up all my reserves during Taupo hunt week and my Chronic fatigue, assisted with a dash of RSV have meant I am not moving far from my bed and sofa. This should be a temporary glitch but please be patient as I will be not be able to post your beautiful prints untill next week. Sorry for the delay. As you know I pride myself on getting your orders out as quickly as possible
Sorry again for the delay.

18/07/2026

Like a multi-tasking Pro, I have managed to edit photos and watch the first half of the test against Ireland. Images from today's Hunt at Waihora Dairy are now on my website. Now to chill and watch the second half.

Gallery: HUnt week, Waihora Dairy, 18/07/2026 on Rachel Hume Photography

17/07/2026

Images from Last nights hunt ball red carpet are now loaded onto my website.

I hope there are not too many sore heads this morning. See you all again in an hour.

Gallery: Taupo Hunt week, Hunt Ball, 17/07/2026 on Rachel Hume Photography

16/07/2026

Images from the Taupo Hunt week meet at Totara Lodge are now on my website. A bit later tonight as I was having too much fun chatting and feeding the calves at the other end of the shed. Man, they were cute. I do miss being on the farm. Enjoy the images. This tired little chicken is off to bed.

Gallery: Taupo Hunt week, Totara Lodge, S & C Deadman 16/07/2026 on Rachel Hume Photography

14/07/2026

For those of you who are still awake images from today's Taupo hunt week hunt at Webber Reeves are now loaded onto my website. Sorry to all those hunting up front, you were way too fast for me.
What a cracker of a day. I bet there are some very tired hounds, ponies and humans tonight.

I do have a disclaimer. The black and white images of the railed spa suffered from a minor ID8 operator error, and they are not as sharp as I would like but I have loaded them any way as I had a vision and I think the images look bloody cool! I am off to have a well-deserved cuppa. Enjoy the photos and see you all on Thursday

Gallery: Taupo Hunt Week, Webber /Reeves 14/07/2026 on Rachel Hume Photography