Hawke’s Bay is so blessed with a variety of outdoor locations. However, these portraits were for a dance portfolio and the range of poses were far more important than the setting. Therefore, in most of the photographs, the subject stands...
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NickySkills
Model portfolio, Dance portfolio, Shooting on location, Natural lighting
A corporate portrait at Frimley Park in Hastings, one of Hawke’s Bay’s many outside venues for natural light photography. We also have a portable studio for more formal portraits, working at your location. Fantastic portrait suitable for a resume, portfolio...
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AmeliaSkills
Natural lighting, Portaiture
An interesting assignment where I had to match the style of portraiture – single portraits and boardroom groups – already on the company’s website and nationwide company brochure. Single and team shots included. Subjects included Rebecca Marshall, Alice Buchanan, Vipin...
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Staples Rodway AccountantsSkills
Corporate portraiture, Boardroom photography, Non-flash photography, Shooting on location, Promotional photography, Natural lighting, Website images
Corporate and website portraits along West Quay in Napier, in front of the Napier Sailing Club, an iconic Hawke’s Bay venue. The first shoot was in typically bright Hawke’s Bay sunlight where highlights and shadows were controlled, followed by individual...
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Resolve DisputesSkills
Promotional photography, Team photographs, Corporate portraiture, Website images, Shooting on location, Natural Lighting
The wedding was held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, one the most historic churches in Hastings, where Hastings District Councillor Kevin Watkins married Yee Hoong (Carina) Lai. Their Best Man was Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule, and their Matron of Honour...
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Kevin Watkins - WeddingSkills
Wedding photography, Architecture, Portraiture, Communication, Low-light Photography, Shooting on location
This was an all-out fun time Hollywood Soiree where I both recorded the event and acted out a part. Guests got all dressed up in 1930’s clothes for a social mix and mingle, then enjoyed famous Hollywood scenes re-enacted by...
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McCauley's Store And Cafe in OtaneSkills
Interactive audience, Live performance, Difficult lighting, Shooting on location, Low-light photography, Non-flash night shots, Candid
This was an interesting shoot where two very different photographs were required to interpret and illustrate the abstract. One, an informal portrait of a nurse at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in Hastings, and two, a conceptual photograph of...
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RSA Legacy TrustSkills
Portraiture, Communication, Low-light photography, Shooting on location, Promotional photography, Natural lighting, Abstract
Man of the land: In politics they say image is everything, and it was a real thrill to see my clients up on billboards around the Hastings District. Rex Graham was successful in his bid for re-election to the Hawke’s...
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Rex Graham - election candidateSkills
Shooting on location, Promotional photography, Natural Lighting
Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated have been clients for several years, with shoots including public events, portraiture, board portraits and honoured guests. Sometimes we work in the boardroom, and more recently at Clubs Hastings where they held a large meeting. Our...
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Ngati Kahungunu Iwi IncorporatedSkills
Studio Photography, Shooting on location, Low-light photography
This would have to be my favourite assignment of the year. Hastings District Council accepts nominations for individuals and groups who have made a valuable – and voluntary – contribution to the community and presents each of them with a...