I create natural, story-driven imagery for hosts, lifestyle brands, designers and Airbnb-style accommodation. My photography focuses on authentic moments and beautifully styled spaces—capturing the textures, light and atmosphere that make your property or brand feel inviting. Whether you’re updating your Airbnb listing, refreshing a boutique stay, showcasing an interior project, or needing editorial visuals for marketing, I deliver high-quality images that boost visibility and increase bookings. With a mix of lifestyle detail shots, wide interior compositions and warm editorial storytelling, your photos will feel genuine, elevated and ready for websites, social media and digital campaigns.
Lifestyle, Editorial & Accommodation Photography
Styled Photography & Website design for Stays, Cabins, Airbnbs & Boutique Retreats - Hawke’s Bay & Taupo.
I invest deeply in every accommodation shoot — researching the location, studying the natural light, and taking the time to understand the mood and atmosphere that make each stay unique. My focus is always on capturing the real experience: the textures, warmth, quiet moments and natural delights that make a guest feel instantly at home. Every image is crafted to showcase the true character of a host’s offering, helping travellers connect emotionally with the space long before they arrive.
This styled shoot for Rua Awa Lodge, set in the picturesque King Country of New Zealand, was created with that same intention. Sheryl, the owner, is genuinely passionate about health, wellbeing and offering her guests a place to rest and reset — and her hosting is second to none. My goal was to capture images that reflected my own experience of staying there: memorable for her homemade culinary delights, her heartfelt hospitality, and the breathtaking whenua (land) where the lodge settles so gently into the rolling landscape.
Lifestyle Photography
People & Places
I’m drawn to photographing people in their natural environment—whether it’s a maker at their workbench, a community volunteer behind the scenes, or a quiet local hero shaping the heartbeat of their town. My lifestyle and editorial photography focuses on real stories, real spaces, and the authentic details that define a person’s craft. I create visual narratives for magazines, brands, and personal portfolios, offering storytelling imagery that feels lived-in, honest, and deeply connected to place. If you’re looking to profile your business, refresh your website, or bring your story to life through editorial-style imagery, I capture the essence of who you are and the world you move in.
Styled Photography That Tells Your Story
Close to town but tucked into its own pocket of calm, Fiona’s new studio gives clients space to breathe, unwind and enjoy their treatment in peace. This styled shoot was thoughtfully crafted for her current website and social media updates — showcasing a warm, sunlit room designed to welcome both loyal clients and newcomers alike.
Aerial Photography/ Drone Photography
Hawkes Bay & Taupo.
Drone photography gives your project instant impact. With elevated, high-resolution aerial imagery, Geraldine captures what ground-level photos can’t: scale, layout, atmosphere, and true context. Her drone work supports lifestyle shoots, rural and farm inspections, property and section sales, architectural and interior design visuals, and editorial content. Aerial photography is one of the fastest ways to increase engagement online — ideal for websites, social media, and digital marketing. If you want to showcase land, highlight key features for a listing, or create powerful visuals for your brand, drone imagery delivers clarity, detail, and a perspective that stands out in search results.
New Website Design and Photography for Warner Construction New Zealand, utilising Drone imagery.
New Website Design and Photography for Taupo Thermal Springs utilising Drone imagery.
Let’s Connect For 2026
Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio. If you have a project or creative brief in mind, please fill out the form below. I personally contact all new clients for a quick phone call so we can discuss your vision, clarify your needs, and shape the right photography or web design package for your business. I look forward to hearing more about your project and how we can create something unique together. I am available for all photography and web design work throughout the Hawke’s Bay region, Taupo and across New Zealand.
Warmest Regards Geraldine