Mount Taranaki – Egmont and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge New Plymouth [landscape photography taranaki]
You know that incredible rush you get when you are in your element… well I had the opportunity twice today to get that rush. This feeling is something to cherish and never take for granted. I’m on a massive high right now having just photographed Mount Taranaki – Egmont and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge on […]
Learn how to use your camera: Photography Workshops [photography courses sydney]
Is your camera sitting on the shelf? WANT TO GET OUT AND USE IT? We can show you how! DATES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS COMING UP ARE: Saturday 25th May | Saturday 29th June | Saturday 27th August $250 for a 4 hr course | 11am – 3pm • Learn simple but effective photography techniques with […]
Portrait photography tips workshop [lighting and equipment tips for portrait photography]
I was recently in Newcastle for a workshop giving lots of professional photography tips to my colleagues who were keen to further develop their skills both technically and in business. It was awesome to be surrounded by motivated and dedicated photographers who gave up a day out of their busy schedules. As well as Newcastle […]
Mount Taranaki is calling [Mt Taranaki Landscape Photography of Te Rewa Rewa Bridge]
In just a few days I will return to my home province of Taranaki on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island for a Maori reunion of the Niwa Whanau (‘family’). It has been 18 years since I made the big move to Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches suburb of Manly. Although I loooove the […]
Studio portraits of mini schnauzer extraordinaire [dog photographer north shore sydney]
We had a delightful photo shoot of a gorgeous, bright little Mini Schnauzer named Darcy who we were introduced to by Willoughby Vet. Our whole team fell in love with Darcy as we took a series of photographs of him in our studio. He was an absolute darling to photograph. At only six months old […]
Middle Earth New Zealand Mt Taranaki/Egmont Landscape from Mokau
This was my welcome to ‘Middle Earth’ New Zealand as I drove through a little seaside town called Mokau. For Taranaki people travelling home from the North, this is a heartwarming view to look forward too. If you look closely in the distant horizon you will see Mt Taranaki/Egmont faintly popping out behind the hills […]
Big personalities Possum and Ducky photographed at our studio [Pet photographer Northern Beaches, Sydney]
Here is an insight into our studio portrait shoot of lovely dogs Possum and Ducky at our photography studio on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 14 yr old Possum is a Pedigree Jack Russell who is easy going and very people oriented. 13yr old Ducky is an extremely glamorous, sometimes hyperactive Chihuahua who like Possum, loves to […]
Northern Beaches Vet and her talented cat [pet photographer northern beaches sydney]
Meet Northern Beaches Vet Dr Kay Gerry and her tabby Fifi. Fifi is going to be known as the ‘office manager’ for Kay’s new vet clinic which will be opening soon on Sydney Road in Balgowlah on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. When you drive past her new premises you will see a giant banner of the […]
Family Portraits at Balmoral Beach, Mosman [Family Portrait Photography Mosman]
We’d like to share these portraits taken of a delightful family at Balmoral Beach on Sydney’s North Shore. We first met parents Rhoda and Nic last year when they had business portraits taken at our studio. As the couple were approaching a significant milestone being their 21st Wedding Anniversary they thought it apt to capture […]
Bonnie the Cairn Terrier Dog [Family Pet Photographer Northern Beaches Sydney]
We had such fun working with 13yr old Bonnie and her owners Maureen and David. It might be hard to visualise the transformation of Bonnie from when we arrived and started testing the lighting to how you see her confidently posed on her chair. She was initially terrified by the flashes from our studio lights. […]
Niwa Photography Workshop 1st September [photography courses northern beaches sydney]
Are you looking for a photography course in Sydney to help make better use of your digital camera? • Learn simple but effective photography techniques with Grand Master of Photography, Tania Niwa GM Photog AIPP. • Fun and easy to understand workshop designed to suit beginners and enthusiasts of all levels. • Use your own […]
Meet Coco the Shih Tzu cross Papillon [pet photographer northern beaches sydney]
Meet Coco the Shih Tzu cross Papillon (also known as a Papastzu) who rules the Niwa household at my mum and dad’s in Waitara, Taranaki, NZ. It took only a day for me to become besotted with her like my parents and niece. It was a total novelty having her on my photography assignments most […]
Ganache Patisserie Photo Shoot [Commercial Photographer North Shore Sydney]
We were very excited to photograph the creations of reknown French Pastry Chef Didier Sockeel at Ganache Patisserie located in the heart of Castlecrag on Sydney’s North Shore. Didier has a loyal following of delighted customers who love to experience authentic French delicacies lovingly made on-site from the best ingredients. CAMERA SETTINGS: 1/60 sec at […]
Ragdoll Cats photographed at our studio [Cat photographer Sydney]
We just photographed two beautiful Rag Doll Cats at our photography studio. Charlie, is the lighter cat on the left, and Frankie the darker one on the right. They are adorably soft and fluffy, but also very sneaky! We spent half of the shoot trying to get them out from hiding under the couches. Clare, […]
Portraits on Sydney harbour [Sydney portrait photographer]
We met this wonderfully warm spirited lady, Irene (pictured below) through her niece who is a family portrait client of ours from Mosman. Irene wanted to celebrate a milestone year in her life and what better backdrop to use than the picturesque Sydney harbour. Irene loved the idea of using Cremorne Point on Sydney’s North […]
Vivid Sydney Opera House and Chandelier Part 2 [Night Photography Tips]
The Vivid Light Show projection on to The Sydney Opera House and the giant chandelier in front of the Park Hyatt was again a real draw card on my 2nd visit. The chandelier had changed colour from magenta (the night before) to a warm red. I experimented with the camera settings including the white balance […]
VIVID SYDNEY CHANDELIER and OPERAHOUSE [PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER SYDNEY]
Here’s an image taken last night at Vivid Sydney. First destination was to witness all the excitement around a giant chandelier in front of the Park Hyatt. The chandelier certainly was impressive and so was the sculptural set of glowing tree like globes that continually changed colour, illuminating the most magnificent tones of green, blue, […]
Niwa Photography Workshop August 18th [photography courses northern beaches sydney]
• Learn simple but effective photography techniques with Grand Master of Photography, Tania Niwa GM Photog AIPP. • Fun and easy to understand workshop designed to suit beginners and enthusiasts of all levels. • Use your own digital ‘point & shoot’ camera or digital SLR . • Workshop will start at our Brookvale studio and […]
How to Cut Through Advertising Clutter [Commercial Photographer Sydney]
Michael Clarke and Cherie Humel, Owners and Business founders of Clarke and Humel Real Estate Manly, wanted a corporate portrait that would stand out. The average Australian is exposed to thousands of advertising messages per day, so how do you cut through the advertising clutter and fatigue? Mosman based marketing consultant, Felicity Fedele from Marketing […]
Mother’s Day Competition Winner Announced!
Thank you to all our valued clients who entered our competition! The lucky winner of the $2500 Family Portrait Gift Certificate main prize was Sonya Lovell of Collaroy.