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Modern Love II ~ creative couple shoot in Auckland city




Antalya and Maude are the kind of people that make you feel completely safe and okay to be exactly who you are. I asked Chat GPT for a describing word for people like that, but nothing it gave me was good enough. These two have the most beautiful love for one another, and I am so honoured they trusted me to find the essence of it through my lens.







We started our shoot at Antalya and Maude's impeccably decorated apartment in Kingsland. It was so great to be welcomed into their little home, which showed off their creative and quirky personalities. I love to curate my home as an extension of myself, so this was really up my alley. Starting our shoot at home was also a great way for us to all warm up to the process in a safe and comfortable environment.


After some photos in the apartment, we ventured into the heart of Auckland City, to Game On Arcade - one of Antalya and Maude's favourite date spots. There was a lot going on, including a dog in a backpack on a racing horse! I love trying new things, and I think this has become one of the coolest locations I've shot at. We continued to wander around the city, snapping photos as we went, eventually heading to Junk and Disorderly in Mount Eden. It didn't feel too welcoming in there for a photoshoot, so we changed plans and found a few cool spots on Dominion Road for that iconic Auckland City vibe.


I'm pretty obsessed with the photos we got together, and they will live rent free in my head for a long time. Is it weird if I print one out and put it on my wall? From the colourful outfits, to the alternative locations, I think everything about this creative couple shoot was magical. Thank you Antalya and Maude, for being insanely wonderful human beings.







Location: Auckland City, New Zealand Portrait Session Film and digital images



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