
About Me
Capturing real moments, not just photos.

Hey, I'm Nakita!
I'm Nakita — a Dunedin photographer, a mum to a wild toddler, and someone who genuinely believes the best photographs don't have to feel like photographs being taken.
I photograph families, newborns, maternity, couples, graduations, weddings and the celebrations that bring people together. My approach is relaxed and guided, I'll help you with where to stand, what to do and how to interact, while leaving plenty of room for the real moments to happen naturally.
And as a mum myself, I know that family life rarely goes exactly to plan.
Kids get distracted. They run off. They change their minds. Sometimes they need a snack break, a cuddle or a completely different approach. You don't need perfectly behaved children or to know how to pose for us to create beautiful photographs together.
In fact, some of my favourite images happen because things didn't go exactly to plan.

My Story
Originally from the North Island, I've always had a love for travelling, storytelling and the beauty of connection. After experiencing so many unforgettable moments myself, photography became a way for me to hold onto those feelings and eventually, to help other people do the same.
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Over the years I've photographed everything from weddings and packed dance floors to graduations, maternity sessions, newborns, engagements and family's.
Through all of it, I've found that the photographs people value most aren't necessarily the perfectly posed ones.
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They're the way your child looked at you.
The moment everyone started laughing.
The little hand reaching for yours.
The expression you didn't even realise you made.
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Now, as a mum to my own little one, I understand even more how quickly these stages pass. The tiny details you think you'll always remember somehow change before you realise it.
That's why I want your photographs to feel like more than just something pretty to look at. I want them to take you back.
Whether we're exploring the beach with your toddler, slowing things down for a newborn session, celebrating a milestone or documenting your wedding day, I'll guide you through the process without expecting you to perform for the camera.
You just get to be together. I'll take care of the rest.
My Approach
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No stiff posing
Everything is designed to feel like you - not overly staged or unnatural.
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Candid, story-led approach
Capturing moments as they naturally unfold.
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Gentle, natural guidance when needed
I'll guide you with simple, relaxed direction so nothing ever feels forced or awkward.
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A calm, easy experience
I keep things relaxed so you can enjoy the moment while I capture it.





