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Portrait Photography · Whangārei & Northland
A portrait that actually looks like *you.*
Portrait sessions for individuals, creatives and seniors across Northland. No stiff posing, just honest, flattering images.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google, loved by Northland locals
A decade behind the camera
✦No stiff posing
✦Yours to keep & share
The experience
You don't need to be a model. You just need to be *you.*
Whether you're marking a milestone, celebrating your creativity or just ready to step in front of the camera for yourself, these sessions are all about you. Based in Whangārei, across Northland.
No stiff posing or awkward angles, just gentle direction and honest, flattering images that feel like you on a good day.
Perfect for a milestone, a creative project, a graduation or simply because it's time you had some good photos of yourself.
More moments
A closer *look*
How I work
Relaxed, guiding, and genuinely *flattering.*
My style
Natural and warm. Gentle direction and flattering light, so you look like the best version of yourself.
How I work
We keep it relaxed and unhurried. I direct you the whole way and show you the screen, so you feel at ease.
What sets me apart
A knack for putting people at ease and an eye for real expression, so the portraits feel like you.
Convinced you're not photogenic? Almost everyone says that, and almost everyone is wrong. I'll guide you the whole way and keep it fun.
The experience
Easy from *hello* to gallery
Say hello
Tell me about your shoot and check availability. We'll make sure we're a good fit.
Plan together
We'll shape the details, timings and the moments that matter, so the day flows.
The shoot
I'm there, calm and unobtrusive, capturing the feeling as it unfolds.
Your gallery
Sneak peeks fast, then your full, beautifully edited gallery to keep.
Meet your photographer
Hi, I'm *Nimmy*
I'm Nimmy, a Whangārei photographer working across Northland. Portrait sessions are relaxed and led gently, with real direction and flattering light, so the images feel like you rather than a stiff, posed version of you.
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We had a wonderful afternoon being photographed by Nimmy. There was a very comfortable feel, I barely noticed her there, and she caught wonderful candid moments I would never have expected to photograph well.
Loved by clients
★★★★★
Nimmy is so personable and professional that you forget there is a camera in her hands.Rhys
★★★★★
Fantastic photography, very easy to work with, and we are so pleased with the quality.Julie
★★★★★
Absolutely fabulous. Professional, quick to deliver, and I highly recommend her.Nirvana
Investment
Simple, *upfront* pricing
From a quick session to a longer creative shoot. Here's where things start.
What I Offer
Whether you’re graduating, building your portfolio, or simply celebrating you, these portrait sessions are designed to suit different stages, styles, and goals. Each package includes your edited, high-resolution images delivered via an online gallery, ready to share or print. You can add extra time, locations, or images to make the session exactly what you need.
What I offer
Portraits for *you*
Whatever the reason you're stepping in front of the camera.
Individuals
Individual headshots
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New hires
New-starter top-ups
Quick sessions for new team members, matched to your existing photos.
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Studio
In-studio sessions
Bring the team to a controlled studio setup for a crisp, uniform look.
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On-site
On-site team day
I bring the studio to your office and photograph the whole team in a day.
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Audience
Audience & engagement
Genuine reactions and attention.
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Speaker
Speaker & slides
Presenters mid-flow, with their message.
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Campaign
Campaign & out-of-home
Hero imagery built to carry a campaign, right up to billboards.
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle & in-use
Your product in the real world, in context and in hand.
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Styled
Flatlay & styled
Considered, on-brand compositions for socials and marketing.
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E-commerce
E-commerce & catalogue
Clean, consistent shots on white or styled backgrounds, web-ready.
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You
Just because
No reason needed, just good photos of you.
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Creative
Creative portraits
Expressive sessions for your project or brand.
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Milestones
Milestones
Birthdays, graduations and big moments.
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Content
A content library
A set of images to feed your website, socials and campaigns.
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Behind the scenes
The process
The details and moments that show how you actually work.
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Lifestyle
In your element
You doing what you do, relaxed and real, in your own space.
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Portraits
Portraits
Polished, characterful shots of you, for profiles and press.
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Milestones
Milestones
Sitting up, first steps, all the little in-between chapters.
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First year
First birthday
The big milestone, with a cake smash if you want the mess.
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Newborn
Newborn
Soft, relaxed newborn sessions in those first tender weeks.
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Maternity
Maternity
Gentle bump portraits, at the beach or in your own light.
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Styling
Styling & vignettes
The considered corners and styled details that sell the look.
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On-site
On-site sessions
I bring the studio to your office, whole team done in a day.
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Personal branding
Personal branding
A small set of on-brand images for founders and solo operators.
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Teams
Team & staff
Consistent headshots for your whole team, matched in style and light.
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Individual
Individual headshots
A polished, natural headshot for your website, LinkedIn or profile.
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Content
Menus & content
A library for menus, socials, delivery apps and marketing.
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere & service
The feeling of a full room and the people who make it.
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Space
Interiors & venue
Your fit-out and setting, shown at their best.
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Food & drink
Food & drink
Dishes and drinks shot to look as good as they taste.
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Lookbook
Lookbooks & e-commerce
Clean, consistent imagery of the collection.
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere & space
The feel of a full gallery on opening night.
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Speeches
Speeches & formalities
Speakers, acknowledgements and key moments.
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Context
Space & context
The gallery and flow, for a full record of the show.
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Install
Install views
Wide views showing how the show sits in the space.
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Candids
Speakers & candids
Portraits of speakers and natural candids of your people.
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Functions
Networking & functions
Genuine connection and atmosphere, never stiff or staged.
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Launches
Launches & awards
The big moments, reactions and winners, ready for press.
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Conferences
Conferences & seminars
Speakers, sessions and delegates, captured clearly across the day.
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Completion
Completed builds
The finished result, shot to show the quality of the work.
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People
Your team
The faces and personalities behind the business, relaxed and real.
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Collections
Collections & archives
Consistent documentation across a full body of work.
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2D
Paintings & works on paper
Flat, even, colour-true reproduction with no glare.
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Details
Materials & details
The joinery, textures and touches that set the work apart.
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Exteriors
Exteriors & form
The building in its setting, shot for light and structure.
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You are in good hands
Fully insured
Full public liability cover, so you and your venue are protected.
Licensed to fly
A certified drone pilot on my team, for legal aerial coverage many cannot offer.
Backed up
Every image saved in multiple places, from the shoot itself onward.
On time
Sneak peeks fast, and your full gallery delivered on schedule.
Questions, answered
Anywhere that suits the vibe you’re going for – from natural outdoor settings to urban backdrops or cosy indoor spaces. I can suggest locations if you’re not sure.
Almost everyone says that, and almost everyone is wrong. I direct you the whole way, show you the screen as we go, and keep it relaxed, so you leave with images that genuinely look like you at your best.
Absolutely. Multiple outfits give you variety, and I’m happy to help you plan what works best on camera.
Personal portraits for milestones, creative projects, graduations, or simply because it's time you had some good photos of yourself. Each session is shaped around you and what it's for.
Your gallery will usually be ready within 2–3 weeks. I’ll send you a link to view, download, and share!
Of course – as long as it helps you feel more comfortable.
Bring a couple of outfit options and anything meaningful you'd like included. Beyond that, just turn up, I'll guide the rest, and we'll keep it easy.
Let's get you in front of the camera
Tell me a little about what you have in mind, and I'll send through availability and my full pricing guide.
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