Animals weave themselves into our everyday lives in ways we often don't notice until years later.

Whether they have fur, feathers, wool or hooves, our animals become part of our families and part of our stories.

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Animals and their Humans is a community photography exhibition celebrating those real, honset relationships across Golden Bay. 

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All connections big and small:

• Your daughter brushing her pony

• Dad herding the cows every day for decades

• The kids chasing chickens across the paddock

• Your Huntaway riding shotgun in the ute

• Wee Charlie bottle-feeding an orphaned lamb

• Your family running on the beach with the dogs

• Any animal (yes, even the slightly chaotic ones)!

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I will photograph 15 families, who will each have one of their photographs displayed at a community exhibition at The Dangerous Kitchen, Takaka from late September! Photographs will be for sale.

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While we're together, we'll also capture your family as you are right now. Muddy boots, dog hair, laughter and all.

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You don't need to pose or look at the camera. I'll simply spend time with you and your animals, photographing the genuine moments that unfold naturally.

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15 families receive: valued at $450 each​

• A 1 hour Real Family Photography day-in-the-life session with your animals in Golden Bay

• One 5x7" print OR $250 credit towards more photographs

• Inclusion in the exhibition

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Many families fall in love with far more than one photograph. You're welcome to purchase additional photographs, albums or wall art if you wish, but there's absolutely no obligation. Photographs start from $250 each with most families spending an average of $1000.

 

There is a $75 booking fee is required to participate in the exhibition.

 

How It Works

1. Complete the short application form below

2. I’ll personally read every submission

3. Applications close midnight, Sunday 30th August 2026

4. Successful applicants will be chosen on a rolling basis (so early applications are encouraged).
    

A note on sharing

All applicants gives permission for one of their photographs to be displayed in the public exhibition.

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I take online privacy very seriously. Each family selected will have a choice to share all their photographs online; only photographs that do not show children's faces; or not to share any photographs online at all.

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Terms and Conditions

• Photography session must be completed by 13th September 2026

• Zoom View and Order Appointment must be completed within two weeks of photography session

• Sessions include one photo, additional photographs can be purchased. Included photograph can be exchanged for credit towards more photographs

• Photographs start from $250. Most families spend an average of $1000 on their photos

• Please see my Experience Guide and Pricelist for details

• A $75 booking fee is required to participate in the exhibition

• By applying you agree to receive the periodic Real Family Photography eNewsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time

• Session is non-transferrable

• Credit is unable to be redeemed for cash or further credit

• Credit must be redeemed at this session only (cannot be banked for future sessions)

• Applications close midnight, Sunday 30th August 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by email, text and/or phone.