“The only way to do good work is to love what you do.”
- Steve Jobs
Is it wrong to admit that taking photos isn't the main reason I’m a photographer? What I love most (and why I will still have my camera in one hand and a walking stick in the other) is that I get to be part of the moments that matter most to people. As a wedding and commercial photographer here where I grew up in Hawke’s Bay, I get to contribute something small but important to the people I connect with.
The Backstory…
I’ve been a Hawke’s Bay photographer for 21 years now (gulp) but my career before that was actually on the other side of the lens, as a TV reporter for One News. Telling stories and working with people was always something I loved to do, but I soon realised I needed to be behind the camera rather than in front to do it.
That was 800 weddings, about 2,000 family sessions and who knows how many corporate headshots ago. My career has taken me up and down New Zealand shooting commercial work, and even seen me hoofing it down the street chasing criminals as a freelance news photographer.
These days I focus (excuse the pun) on a handful of carefully chosen weddings with couples who share the same values around wedding photography as I do, family sessions mid-week at the golden hour and a wide range of commercial shoots across all industries, as well as growing my website design business, NATTER and, of course my family.
Phew. It’s a busy life, but I adore it.
Kind Words
“Absolute legend. Chillest gal on earth who directs and curates in the background without you even knowing until you get your epic photos back. Gets all the photos you didn’t even know you needed and gently but firmly works in the background keeping even the most unruly families in order. Plus a genuinely nice human. Book her!”
Tara.“Eva is a rockstar! She makes your special occasion so fun. She’s cheeky and calm. Very funny. And gets the best shots. If you’re lucky enough to get a booking with Eva you will have the best day and have those amazing memories locked away forever. Major X-factor!”
Israel“Eva is incredible and makes moments so memorable. 10+ years of annual shoots with her captured our crazy family as the kids grew up and we cherish each and every one of them.”
Sara“Eva’s professionalism, energy and skill were incredible. She had an amazing ability to be present when needed and completely invisible when it mattered most, allowing our day to unfold naturally while capturing it beautifully. We were so grateful to have been able to work with her.”
Hayden“We told Eva that we wanted images that showed our customers our real connection to our wine and beer suppliers…that we bought product we loved from people we loved. Eva quickly became another supplier we loved. By connecting with us, and sometimes leading us, Eva captured the essence of who we are as a business.”
Travis, Fantail & Turtle“It’s a little grungier than a wedding but we throughly enjoyed working with Eva on our tractor mechanic shoots. She captured the vibe and made everyone super comfortable.”
Jodi, Propart Ricambi
For me, creativity comes from connection, so get in touch and let’s talk about how we could make some truly epic images together.