PORTRAIT photography

Portraits and Headshots in Nelson & Tasman

Let's be honest, most people don't love being in front of a camera. That's completely normal. My job is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed, so the real you shows up in the photos. No stiff poses, no awkward moments, just a bit of a chat, a few laughs, and before you know it we've got shots you'll actually want to use.

As a Nelson based portrait photographer, I shoot professional headshots for LinkedIn and company websites, personal branding photos, and everything in between. We can shoot in the studio, at your workplace, or out and about somewhere in the Nelson Tasman region that suits your style.

You get full usage rights on all images, so you can use them across your website, social media, CVs and marketing. If you're after a headshot that looks like you on a good day, or portraits that capture your people as they really are, get in touch.

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A woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling and winking in front of a plain white background, wearing a dark top and a maroon blazer.
A woman with brown hair and a green blazer, smiling and clasping her hands together in front of a white background.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a dark blue blouse with a tied front, black pants, a brown belt, and a wristwatch, standing against a plain gray background.
A woman sitting on a weathered wooden bench in a rustic setting, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a sleeveless top, and a long skirt, holding the brim of her hat and looking at the camera.
Woman lying on a chair outdoors, wearing a yellow floral dress, with tattoos on her arms and legs, smiling and looking at the camera.
A young woman with blonde hair in a braid, holding sparklers in each hand, standing outdoors in a wooded area with string lights in the background.
A woman with makeup and multiple facial piercings, wearing a hooded fleece jacket, looks directly at the camera against a dark background.
A young woman in a yellow dress and a large straw hat looking away, outdoors at night with dark background and greenery.
A young woman with a long braid, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a yellow dress, standing in a lush green forest.
A woman with long hair, tattoos, and light-colored clothing sits on a large circular wicker chair outdoors at night, with a dark background and grass in the foreground.
A young woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a yellow patterned top, with multiple piercings, jewelry, and a plush jacket sleeve on her right arm, posing against a dark background.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair and blue eyes, looking directly at the camera against a neutral background.
A woman with long blonde hair covering her face, against a background of blurred golden lights.
A portrait of a woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and makeup, against a dark background with blurred gold lights.
A woman with blonde hair partially covering her face, wearing dark makeup, piercings on her lips, and a black leather jacket, in front of a black background with blurred golden lights.
Close-up of a smiling man with wavy dark hair, brown eyes, and light stubble, wearing a black shirt.
Black and white portrait of a man with dark curly hair, wearing a black t-shirt, with tattooed arms, looking directly at the camera.
A young man with curly dark hair and multiple tattoos on his arms, wearing a black t-shirt, posing with his arms crossed and looking at the camera with a confident expression.
A man with curly dark hair and tattooed arms, wearing a black t-shirt, posing with one arm crossed and the other hand near his neck against a neutral background.
A black and white portrait of a man with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a collared shirt and blazer, standing outdoors with foliage in the background.
A young woman with long brown hair and dark eye makeup poses against a plain dark gray background. She is wearing a white sleeveless crop top and zebra print pants, with one hand on her hip and the other behind her head.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a white sleeveless top and zebra-print wide-leg pants, crouching with her hands clasped under her chin, against a gray background.
A woman wearing a white crop top and zebra-print pants standing against a plain gray background.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely, that's most people. My job is to help you relax so the real you comes through, not stiff, posed shots. A bit of a chat and a few laughs usually does the trick.

  • We can shoot in a studio, at your workplace, or out and about somewhere in the Nelson Tasman region that suits you and your style.

  • Most people use them for LinkedIn, company websites, personal branding and CVs, though they work just as well for family portraits and personal use.

  • Yes, you get full usage rights on all images, so you can use them across your website, social media, CVs and marketing.

  • Sessions are kept relaxed and unrushed, usually enough time to get a few different looks and options without it feeling like a big production.

  • Both. I photograph individual headshots as well as team and family portraits.