
FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER IN WELLINGTON
INCLUDING KAPITI COAST, UPPER AND LOWER HUTT AND PORIRUA

CATHERINE CATTANACH
Grand Master of Photography
CATHERINE CATTANACH PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
My strength is photographing people. I know how to get past the wooden photo smiles and get that real sense of connection with the camera that is so crucial to a good headshot. We can all pick it when a smile isn't real. I help you come across as confident, approachable and genuine.
Most of my clients come in telling me how unphotogenic they are, and wishing me luck. I love giving them photographs they can enjoy. I get results fast, which keeps things fresh and real, and means the whole experience is quick and painless.
I offer business headshots for websites, Facebook and LinkedIn, and personal portraits for those wanting to express themselves and their brand a little more, such as actors, authors, architects and other creatives and business owners. I also offer workplace shoots for companies needing content across their website, showing workers in action.

OLIVIA WAKEFIELD
Master of Photography
OLIVIA WAKEFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
Welcome! I'm Olivia and I am here to help you capture the fun and love in your family before you wake up one day and they have all moved out!
I have been operating my portrait studio in Porirua since February 2021. I love nothing more than creating a fun experience, producing timeless beautiful images of you with your family for you to all enjoy for years to come.
I'd love to chat with you and plan something that reflects you and your family.

ANDIE NOON
Master of Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDIE
PORIRUA
Hi, I’m Andie (she/her), the photographer behind Photography by Andie.
I’m a mum to two amazing kids, wife to a supportive husband, and caretaker of a menagerie of animals that keeps life lively! I’m a hopeless romantic who loves animals, coffee, chocolate, sun, adventures, and capturing life through my camera.
Life moves fast, and my passion is freezing those fleeting, magical moments—family connections, laughter, tears, and love—into timeless photographs. I adore natural light, golden sun, and both colour and black-and-white imagery.
My goal is to create treasured photos that tell your story and make your heart sing forever.

LINDA PALMER
Master of Photography
PAW PRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
I’m Linda, an NZIPP-accredited Master of Photography passionate about capturing animals with paws, claws, and hooves. My happy place is outdoors in natural light, where pets can be joyful and relaxed, revealing their unique personalities.
Over the past ten years, I’ve won multiple NZ and international awards, including being a finalist for NZIPP’s 2023 Animal Photographer of the Year. What truly excites me is seeing clients’ delight—and sometimes happy tears—when they see their images.
Having loved animals all my life, I’m driven to create beautiful, lasting artwork celebrating the special companions in your life.

REBECCA MCMILLAN
Associate of Photography
REBECCA MCMILLAN PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
Are you looking for a photographer with a beautiful approach to documenting a scene? I'm a visual communicator and content creator with a background in film and marketing and an eye for the beauty in our every day. I am an NZIPP Accredited Professional Photographer and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate.
Portrait, lifestyle, event and unit stills photography is my passion. My style is candid and contemporary, to capture the true vibe of a scene, whether that's behind-the-scenes on a film set, or in amongst the crowd at an event. I want to capture your best photo, with a beautiful style that puts subjects at ease.
I'm based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) and I do travel for work.

JO FRANCES
Grand Master of Photography
JO FRANCES PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
Family photos often become even more treasured over time.
We love to capture the unique dynamic in each family – tell us about yourselves and we will incorporate your ideas into your shoot.
We particularly encourage you to bring grandparents to these shoots – in time images capturing the different generations will become special family heirlooms.
These sessions can take place in my beautiful studio or in a beautiful or meaningful outdoor location.

SHANNON DOYLE
NZIPP Accredited Photographer
DIGITAL NINJA PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
WELLINGTON
Digital Ninja - Photography & Design is a Wellington-based company created by Shannon Doyle and Mel Keith.
We started out as designers and filmmakers around 14yrs ago. Not long after finishing film school, we realised that we both preferred photography and Digital Ninja was born.
We soon found ourselves shooting events and weddings and absolutely loving the experience.
We love to get to know our clients and give them the best experience possible.
We are proud to be based in Wellington, New Zealand, but love to travel for events too.

BIANCA RAE TUSTIN
Associate of Photography
BIANCA RAE PHOTOGRAPHY
PARAPARAUMU
Life moves fast, and moments that matter can pass by in the blink of an eye. That’s where I come in. With 20 years of experience, I’m here to take the stress out of photography—so you can be present, knowing your memories are in expert hands.
Whether you're celebrating a milestone, welcoming a new baby, marking a career achievement, or simply wanting to preserve your family’s journey, I’ll guide you every step of the way. With a creative approach, high-quality imagery, and an effortless experience, I ensure your story is beautifully told—so you can cherish it for years to come.

LEWIS SCOTT
Master of Photography
SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHERS
WELLINGTON
L.C. Scott Limited was founded in 1954 by Lewis Clive Scott in his Lower Hutt home darkroom. The company grew, moving to Petone in the 1960s. In 1979, Clive’s son, Lewis Robert Scott, joined, expanding portrait and school photography. After Clive’s retirement in the early 1980s, Lewis became director, growing the team and bringing in his wife Sandie as a portrait photographer in 1992.
The company merged with a family-owned printing business, creating a fully in-house photography-to-print process. In 2008, third-generation Brooke Freeman-Butler and Nate Freeman-Butler joined, continuing the family legacy of professional photography and production excellence.

MANDI LYNN
Master of Photography (with Distinction) IV
A LA MOJO STUDIO
WELLINGTON
I’m Mandi, and I love photographing the camera-shy—the ones who hide or use a child as a shield. Models are predictable, but shy clients challenge me, and it’s incredibly satisfying when they struggle to narrow down their top 20 shots.
I was a women’s health nurse consultant for 15 years before photographing women for the past decade. My goal is to start a “Mojolution”—a revolution of feminine mojo.
My partner Craig joined the business, handling everything I don’t like and expertly enhancing images in post-production, ensuring you look even more amazing than the original capture.

KAROLINA STUS
Master of Photography (with Distinction) III
KAROLINA STUS PHOTOGRAPHY
KAPITI COAST
My name is Karolina Stus, a Polish photographer and artist living on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand, specialising in creative, ethereal photography. I also explore other artistic mediums, including woodwork, encaustic wax, alternative processes, and natural materials, allowing me to create with my hands. Growing up in a country under communism with few material possessions, I treasure memories that shaped my soul and perspective. My fine art, editorial approach produces timeless, luminous, and cinematic portraits, capturing more than just the face—revealing emotion, depth, and connection. My work reflects my love of nature, human emotion, and creative expression.

STACEY LAKE
Associate of Photography
STACEY LAKE PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
Stacey Lake Photography is a Wellington‑based portrait and family photography studio located in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, specialising in maternity, birth, newborn, baby, and family portraiture.
Stacey brings over a decade of dedicated experience, investing in her craft through workshops and professional development to ensure safety, quality, and memorable images for every client.
She is an accredited member of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography and has earned multiple local and international awards for her work. Sessions are relaxed, artistic, and tailored to your family’s story, with beautiful heirloom products and digital galleries available to treasure forever.

KIRSTEN WALSH
Master of Photography (with Distinction)
KIRSTEN WALSH PHOTOGRAPHER
WELLINGTON
Kirsten Walsh is an award‑winning portrait and wedding photographer based in Wellington, New Zealand, dedicated to capturing authentic, joyful, and emotional moments that clients will cherish forever.
With over a decade of experience, she has earned multiple accolades including first place in the Wedding and Child categories at the 2024 Asia Pacific Photography Awards, a Gold Medal at the 2023 NZIPP Iris Awards, and a Master of Photography with Distinction.
Kirsten’s relaxed and friendly approach puts clients at ease, whether documenting weddings, family portraits, preschool photography, or special events, producing natural, heartfelt imagery across the Wellington region.

EM BOYLE
NZIPP Accredited Photographer
EM BOYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
WELLINGTON
Kia ora, I’m Em, a nationally and internationally awarded pet photographer based in Upper Hutt, Wellington. I specialise in creating beautiful portraits of dogs in natural outdoor settings that you can hang in your home and treasure for years to come.
Whether you're after a full wall art collection or a simple, meaningful session with digital files, I’m here to make the experience relaxed, genuine, and unforgettable for both you and your dog! Rest assured, you’ll also walk away with images that are simply gorgeous.

JOANNA PIATEK
Master of Photography (with Distinction)
CAPTURED BY FRIDAY
KAPITI COAST
Hi, I am Joanna. I run Captured By Friday Photography based in Kāpiti, New Zealand.
I am proud to say that I am an accredited and award winning photographer focusing on "keeping it real" and fun.
I provide natural looking photographic portraits and corporate imagery for individuals and business people of all ages.
I offer a studio environment as well as on-site solutions. Event work and product photography is also on the menu! I love people!

