Awards & publications



Photography, for me, has always been about connection, preserving the little details and big emotions that mean the most. Along the way, I’ve been honoured to have my work recognised through industry awards and featured in publications that celebrate creativity and storytelling.


These acknowledgements aren’t just about the photographs themselves, but about the families, couples, and newborns whose stories I’ve been privileged to capture. Every award is a reminder of why I do what I do.....to create meaningful images that become a legacy & stand the test of time

A gentle maternal portrait featuring an off-shoulder red and white dress with tribal pattern and a sleeping infant.
A tender portrait shows a mother and sleeping baby in traditional Maori dress with a red and black design against dark background.
A styled holiday wreath with frosted pinecones and rich burgundy ribbons hanging against a dark rustic background.
NZIPP Janay Johnstone Award for best newborn portrait 2022
Seven connected photos show a sleeping newborn baby in different peaceful poses with natural fern greenery and wooden props.
Green fern leaves and dried flowers create a rustic nature-inspired newborn photography backdrop.
Mother in traditional Maori attire nursing two children while wearing cultural face markings and feathered cloak.
A series of romantic sunset beach photos shows silhouettes against golden skies and ocean backdrops.
A couple embraces on a reflective beach at sunset with a bronze award emblem displayed below.
A maternity portrait shows an expectant mother in a white lace dress sitting by a stream in nature.
A newborn sleeping peacefully on a white fluffy blanket wearing a mauve wrap and delicate floral crown.
A maternity photo shows an expecting mother in a flowing pink dress posing in a mystical forest setting at dusk.
Purple dress flowing in the wind against golden sunset on mountain path creates ethereal silhouette.
A bride in a lace gown and groom in a gray suit pose against a rustic white wall with a Bronze Award emblem below.
A small Christmas tree ornament nestles in pine branches against a textured gray background with Bronze Award text below.
A 2018 bronze award winning portrait photograph shows a warm moment between two people on a wooded path.
A sleeping newborn rests peacefully on a brown surface surrounded by decorative evergreen branches in a holiday portrait.
A guitarist with braided hair sits cross-legged on the floor, holding an acoustic guitar against a light colored background.
Newborn baby swaddled in beige fabric lying in oval-shaped basket with dried floral decorations on white backdrop.
A person lifts a child against a dramatic sunset sky on a grassy coastal dune, with ocean visible in the background.
Three children laughing together on sandy beach path during overcast day, wearing casual clothing.
A group gathers around a wooden table on a covered porch for casual drinks and conversation in warm lighting.
A 4x4 vehicle traverses across sandy beach terrain at sunset with rolling waves in the background.
A gentle maternal portrait featuring an off-shoulder red and white dress with tribal pattern and a sleeping infant.
A tender portrait shows a mother and sleeping baby in traditional Maori dress with a red and black design against dark background.
A styled holiday wreath with frosted pinecones and rich burgundy ribbons hanging against a dark rustic background.
NZIPP Janay Johnstone Award for best newborn portrait 2022
Seven connected photos show a sleeping newborn baby in different peaceful poses with natural fern greenery and wooden props.
Green fern leaves and dried flowers create a rustic nature-inspired newborn photography backdrop.
Mother in traditional Maori attire nursing two children while wearing cultural face markings and feathered cloak.
A series of romantic sunset beach photos shows silhouettes against golden skies and ocean backdrops.
A couple embraces on a reflective beach at sunset with a bronze award emblem displayed below.
A maternity portrait shows an expectant mother in a white lace dress sitting by a stream in nature.
A newborn sleeping peacefully on a white fluffy blanket wearing a mauve wrap and delicate floral crown.
A maternity photo shows an expecting mother in a flowing pink dress posing in a mystical forest setting at dusk.
Purple dress flowing in the wind against golden sunset on mountain path creates ethereal silhouette.
A bride in a lace gown and groom in a gray suit pose against a rustic white wall with a Bronze Award emblem below.
A small Christmas tree ornament nestles in pine branches against a textured gray background with Bronze Award text below.
A 2018 bronze award winning portrait photograph shows a warm moment between two people on a wooded path.
A sleeping newborn rests peacefully on a brown surface surrounded by decorative evergreen branches in a holiday portrait.
A guitarist with braided hair sits cross-legged on the floor, holding an acoustic guitar against a light colored background.
Newborn baby swaddled in beige fabric lying in oval-shaped basket with dried floral decorations on white backdrop.
A person lifts a child against a dramatic sunset sky on a grassy coastal dune, with ocean visible in the background.
Three children laughing together on sandy beach path during overcast day, wearing casual clothing.
A group gathers around a wooden table on a covered porch for casual drinks and conversation in warm lighting.
A 4x4 vehicle traverses across sandy beach terrain at sunset with rolling waves in the background.
Magazine covers featuring Metropol branding and lifestyle content displayed in a horizontal row.
Magazine article layout with scenic countryside photo and portrait headshot alongside text columns and advertisement banners.
Social media post promoting an appearance on The Project TV show featuring a person in a military-style jacket with patches.
Magazine article featuring rustic photos and a person wearing a military-style jacket against a dark background.
A person stands in a green grassy field with mountains and blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
A person performs with an acoustic guitar in an outdoor setting with birch trees in the background.
Person in denim jacket holding a plush toy while standing near a white bassinet in a gallery-like setting.
Newspaper article about photographer with portrait image in grayscale tones showing long dark hair and soft lighting.
Newspaper article clipping about photography awards with circular green-tinted inset photos on a white background.
A magazine page shows a mother in a red traditional dress holding a sleeping baby against a dark background.
Close-up view of a book page with text visible, shows someone's fingers holding the page corner.
Magazine spread showing a newborn photography setup with green wrap and brown basket, alongside camera equipment specs below.
Still life photograph of a blue butterfly perched on pine needles against a muted tan background.
A newspaper article about a Kaitaia photographer winning an award, showing an artistic photo print in black and white.
Magazine covers featuring Metropol branding and lifestyle content displayed in a horizontal row.
Magazine article layout with scenic countryside photo and portrait headshot alongside text columns and advertisement banners.
Social media post promoting an appearance on The Project TV show featuring a person in a military-style jacket with patches.
Magazine article featuring rustic photos and a person wearing a military-style jacket against a dark background.
A person stands in a green grassy field with mountains and blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
A person performs with an acoustic guitar in an outdoor setting with birch trees in the background.
Person in denim jacket holding a plush toy while standing near a white bassinet in a gallery-like setting.
Newspaper article about photographer with portrait image in grayscale tones showing long dark hair and soft lighting.
Newspaper article clipping about photography awards with circular green-tinted inset photos on a white background.
A magazine page shows a mother in a red traditional dress holding a sleeping baby against a dark background.
Close-up view of a book page with text visible, shows someone's fingers holding the page corner.
Magazine spread showing a newborn photography setup with green wrap and brown basket, alongside camera equipment specs below.
Still life photograph of a blue butterfly perched on pine needles against a muted tan background.
A newspaper article about a Kaitaia photographer winning an award, showing an artistic photo print in black and white.