Natural Maternity Photos near Whakatane, NZ

WHAKATANE FAMILY, MATERNITY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

JOY FILLED PHOTOS FOR FUN LOVIN COUPLES + FAMILIES & BRANDS

THE KINDA PHOTOS YOU REALLY WANT; MESSY, PLAYFUL, AND TOTALLY YOU!

toddlers cuddling outdoors for playful family photoshoot near Whakatane

Tired of photoshoots that force you into mushy PDA + weird poses, leaving you feeling awkward AF?

Same. Let’s skip the cringe and capture the good stuff— the laughs, the chaos, and the wild moments that make for the sweetest memories.

No performance.
No convincing your kids to “be good.”
And no fake smiles.

You're after the moments often overlooked when you’re in the thick of it—the little glances, the messy cuddles & how much fun you have together.

No one’s 'posing'.
No one’s holding a smile for the camera.

These are the kinda photos where your kid wipes snot on your jeans—and it makes the final gallery. Why?
Because that’s life right now, and it deserves to be remembered. That’s exactly what I’m here for.

Whether it’s a wedding, newborn, family, or maternity session, my approach is the same.

Sessions that meet you where you're at; a whole lotta fun, a little bit of wild, and focused on making sure you walk away with photos that didn't feel like a 'photoshoot' — just your people, your love, & your moments.

The kind of photos you’ll look back on and think, .....feral & full of love—in the best way.

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Hey I'm Renee, a lifestyle photographer based near Whakatane in the sunny Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a love for creating personality soaked photos of families, couples, bumps and babies.

If you’re after stiff poses and fake grins… oof, we might not be a match.

But, if you’re into letting the kids run a bit wild, cuddling like you mean it, and laughing through the chaos—we’re golden.

My sessions? They're less “cringe” and more “LOLS” — but still get your good side.

I’m all about making it fun and light-hearted, so you actually enjoy the experience—not just grit your teeth and get through it.

I WORK BEST WITH FUN LOVIN FAMILIES & COUPLES WHO:

Aren’t afraid to get a little wild, can trust the process, and have fun with it. After all, the best photos happen when you forget the camera’s there.

Want photos that feel like home—full of life, personality, and the stuff you’ll one day miss.

Like a mix of real-deal fun and a few timeless gems to send the grandies.

Whether you’re waiting on baby's arrival, soaking up that newborn haze, wrangling toddlers, or planning a low-key wedding — I'm here to photograph it in a way that feels easy, enjoyable and anything BUT awkward.

Sound like a bitta you?