What Up Friends?!
I’m Anita
I am genuinely SO thankful you stopped by my little corner of the internet & I am so unbelievably stoked you are considering me to play such an important role in your wedding!
So here is a few little things to know about me.
I am a total summer gal. I live in the sunny Coromandel with my sweet little family and it is the absolute best.
I grew up in Hamilton which proves you can bring up the island girl in a foggy oasis but eventually she will be called back to the sea.
90% of my life is spent barefoot or wearing jandals so I apologise in advance if they are not in your wedding dress code.
Bold earrings are my fashion statement.
I lived on a 35ft yacht for a year sailing around the pacific. We almost capsized in a storm. But we didn’t.
In a previous life, I was a drama teacher and I performed Shakespeare at The Globe Theatre in London. I also worked at Valentines.
I didn’t drink coffee for 5 years. Then I had a second kid and fell off the wagon and ooooo baby I am loving it. #NoRegrets
Things I love the Most
Games baby
I love love love a card/board game. A lazy round of Phase 10 with a cuppa tea. An epic 500 showdown to the death. The emotional roller-coaster of Evil Bananagrams. My father in law suggests I have an evil cackle when I am playing (winning) scrabble. I have cried playing Monopoly deal and broken up a physical fight over Risk. Balderdash anyone?!
Being With Friends
Quality time is my absolute number one love language and nothing fills my cup more than showing up for and spending time with my friends. I will drive any distance just to see your face and have some chats. Or leave you a 12 minute Marco Polo if that’s what floats your boat.
All things Ocean
A lazy summer day beaching with the whānau, catching some rays and waves. Floating out to sea on my paddle board with a beer. Sailing across oceans or just cruising around Coromandel harbour for a cheeky overnighter at anchor. An invigorating mid winter weekend dip to feel alive. Watching the sunrise over the horizon with my toes in the cold sand. If I’m near the ocean, I’m happy.
Getting down on the D-Floor
Dancing is pure joy. I have unlocked the ability to throw down anytime, anywhere, any lubrication level. In the kitchen with my kids, the parking lot with my besties or your wedding reception with loads of people I only just meet but feel like I’ve been partying with for a lifetime!
About You
You are planning a super fun, pretty laid-back wedding and you’re looking for a photographer that is on your chill vibes only wavelength, I’m your girl.
You want to enjoy your day with all your guests and not be gone forever taking photos, I got you!
You want some epic photos to remind your 80 year
old selves how fine you are, damn straight I got that covered too.
No matter how self-conscious or goofy you feel in front of a camera now, I come with all the skills to make those fears melt away & I know we will create something amazing together.
NO fake poses. NO re-do’s. Only photos that are genuinely you!
So if you a have a celebration you would like photographed in a way that feels authentically you, I would love to hear from you!
What my couples say
“Wow wow wow!
Anita, you have exceeded our expectations. How did do that?! Just incredible! Feeling absolutely blown away. How you got those shots with the back light and caught those incredible magic moments is just some amazing skill. Thank you so much. Definitely worth every dollar!
Jo + Paul
“Anita did not only fit seamlessly into our wedding, she enhanced it.
I’m grateful to have our family memories captured with such talent and authenticity. Definitely book this bright and thoughtful soul if you want the BEST PHOTOS EVER!!
Ariana + Andrew
“Anita was an amazing photographer!
My husband wasn’t super keen on getting photographed but she made him feel at ease and perfectly captured our happiness and love on the day. The candid photos of guests were amazing as well as the dance floor photos (my favourite!!!). She also got rave reviews from the guests. When you’re picking a photographer you don’t want to just go for the style you want someone who will add value to the day, their presence be enjoyed by you and your guests and make the photos seem a breeze!
Lucy + Nick
“The photos are even better than we imagined! 10/10 awesome service!
We would absolutely recommend Anita to anyone looking for a relaxed, friendly and creative photographer who is a master at her craft and able to slide right into your wedding as if she was a guest 🙂 we felt so comfortable working with her – living in the UK she made a huge effort to create a relationship with us before the wedding where we could tell her what we wanted and she truly delivered!
Nisi + Henry
“Professional, fun and excellent at what she does.
The quality of her work is amazing, she captures brilliant moments and she naturally fits into our wedding. Very impressed and highly recommended.
Nic + Ocean
Let’s be friends!
Now that you know all about me, it’s your turn to tell me all about you. Cannot wait to hear all about your plans so far!