Black and white photo of a father lifting his laughing child in a forest setting with ferns and tall trees.
Matamata • Waikato • bay of plenty

FAMILY, MATERNITY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Nice to meet you!

I'm Katie

Family of four sitting on a picnic table bench laughing together in a wooded park setting.

 

I’m a mum of two girls and have been behind the camera since 2021.

I’m pretty laid-back when it comes to photos. Kids can be kids, no one needs to know what to do with their hands, and I promise I’m not going to make you stand there smiling at me for an hour.

I’m based in Matamata and photograph families, Maternity, newborns and weddings across Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.

 

Your kids don’t need to sit still.

You don’t need to know how to pose.


Just turn up as you are. I’ll take care of the rest.

Based in Matamata, photographing families across Waikato & the Bay of Plenty.



    As Featured In & Recognised By

 

2025 Featured in Gallery Lane Magazine badge, a beige circular seal with elegant GL monogram lettermark.
Pregnancy Bump & Baby magazine logo in bold black typography on white background.
NZOPA Silver Award 2026 medal sponsored by Photo Warehouse, presented by NZ IPP New Zealand Amateur Photography Awards.
NZAPA New Zealand Amateur Photography Awards 2026 Commended medal, sponsored by Photo Magazine.

 

Family

 

Maternity

 

Newborn

Black and white close-up of groom embracing bride in white wedding dress showing diamond ring.

 

WEDDINGS

 

Small elopements to full-day celebrations.

Newborn baby lying on white blanket with romper pulled up revealing diaper and tiny feet.
Birth stories and First Moments at Pohlen Maternity.

 

BIRTH & BABY

 

Book a session today

 

Ready to transform everyday moments into timeless memories?

 

FIRST DIBS?

Mini sessions, new dates, giveaways and anything else worth knowing about.