My name is Courteney, a portrait photographer based in New Zealand, creating calm, connection-led imagery for people who value meaning over perfection.

For me, photography is about more than beautiful images... It’s about preserving genuine connection and the quiet, fleeting moments that often pass unnoticed. I’m drawn to the in-between: a newborn settling into a familiar hold, children lost in movement, the way two people instinctively reach for each other. These moments become photographs that feel honest, timeless, and deeply personal.

My approach is relaxed and intuitive. Sessions are unhurried, guided gently, and designed to feel more like time spent together than time in front of a camera. You can expect warmth, ease, and a few good laughs along with imagery that reflects not just how it looked, but how it felt.