Almost a year prior to this session, I was just beginning my photography journey and was photographing Aroha's sister in this beautiful whanau korowai. We ventured out into the Pirongia Forrest and had a magical session where fantails danced around us. Not long after I attended her birth to document the arrival of their precious daughter. It was such a privilege to now share this moment of celebrating and documenting new life into this beautiful whanau once again. This time surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Putaruru Blue Springs (which holds whakapapa links for this whanau) and the beautiful New Zealand ferns.

Family of three poses by scenic water with rocky cliffs in background.
Family shares tender moment by scenic lagoon during maternity photoshoot.
Happy family smiles together during outdoor maternity session near cliffs.
Family enjoying a playful moment together near a scenic pond with lush greenery.
A toddler in a grey dress holds hands with parents while walking outdoors.
A tender moment between parent and child by a serene pond.
Close-up of a black statement necklace worn with a white top against a natural backdrop.
An intimate moment shared between parent and child against a scenic landscape.
A person in a patterned sweater poses among giant ferns in a moody forest setting.
Artistic maternity photo featuring a person in a tribal print wrap against lush ferns.
Artistic maternity portrait with feathered wrap in a moody forest setting.
Profile portrait in a feathered wrap surrounded by forest greenery.
Dramatic profile portrait with dangle earrings against dark forest background.
A moody maternity portrait features an expectant mother wearing a feathered shawl in a natural outdoor setting.
A couple embraces during their maternity photoshoot near turquoise water and rocky cliffs.