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Newborn portrait session 

Google Review December 2023

We recently had the pleasure of working with Kirsten for a newborn baby photo shoot, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Kirsten's exceptional talent and professionalism truly set her apart as one of the best photographers we have ever come across. From the moment we contacted Kirsten, she exhibited a level of responsiveness and enthusiasm that immediately put us at ease. Her genuine passion for capturing precious moments was evident throughout the entire process. Kirsten went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both us and our newborn. During the photo shoot, Kirsten's skill and creativity shone through. She effortlessly guided us through various poses and settings, all while maintaining a calm and patient demeanor. Her attention to detail was remarkable, capturing the delicate features and expressions of our baby with an artistic touch that exceeded our expectations. What truly impressed us was Kirsten's ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our newborn seemed at ease in her presence, resulting in natural and heartwarming photographs that beautifully reflect the essence of this special time in our lives. Kirsten's professionalism extended beyond the shoot itself. The turnaround time for receiving our edited photos was surprisingly quick, and the quality of her work left us in awe. The images she delivered surpassed anything we could have imagined, and we are incredibly grateful for the memories she has helped immortalise. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a photographer who combines skill, professionalism, and a genuine love for capturing life's most precious moments. Thank you, Kirsten, for creating lasting memories that we will cherish for a lifetime! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A selection of images from Anuj's gallery of newborn images by Christchurch Newborn Photographer Kirsten Naomi Photography

Anuj

All Client Reviews

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David

Maternity + Newborn portrait session 

Google Review February 2024

Kirsten delivered outstanding sessions for our family on two separate occasions, capturing the beauty of my wife's pregnancy and then our newborn son's early days with professionalism.

Kirsten made both experiences enjoyable and stress-free, showcasing her exceptional skill and caring approach. The portraits are incredible and we will cherish them forever. Highly recommend for her ability to beautifully capture life's most precious moments.

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Rob

Newborn portrait session 

Google Review February 2024

We had a newborn shoot and Kirsten was absolutely amazing, made us feel very comfortable and couldn’t be happier with how the photos came out!

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Natalie

Newborn portrait session 

Google Review February 2024

Had the most magical experience during our newborn shoot. Kirsten is absolutely amazing at what she does. From the moment we walked in, we were looked after and made [to feel] comfortable and at ease. Kirsten and her mum Lynley were so kind, patient and caring and made our 1st trip out with our newborn easy. How they handled my baby girl with so much love, was so special for us. Not to even mention how amazing the photos turned out, just amazing. Highly recommend!!!

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Sonam

Newborn portrait session 

Google Review January 2024

I had an amazing experience with Kirsten Naomi Photography for my newborn's photoshoot. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional. I appreciated the thoughtful touches like having cold drinks and tea/coffee making facilities available. 

 

What impressed me most was their attention to detail, taking care of everything, including nappy changes and keeping my baby calm. It made the whole process stress-free, allowing us to focus on capturing beautiful moments in our special outfits. Yay for exceptional customer service!


Ps: Culture friendly service 🌟

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Amanda

Maternity + Newborn portrait session 

Google Review January 2024

Kirsten has made our dreams and expectations a reality for both the maternity and newborn photoshoots. She was the sweetest with our baby and very patient with us too. Love it and highly recommend it.

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Gabby

Heirloom Baby portrait session 

Google Review January 2024

Kirsten is so wonderful, she made us feel so welcome at her amazing studio. Everything was relaxed and professional, and the photos we have are just gorgeous I love them all!!


Kirsten and Lynley are the perfect duo, super friendly, kind, patient, and they just make you feel so relaxed and at ease.


I definitely recommend Kirsten Naomi Photography to anyone looking for absolutely beautiful photos. Thank you so much again Kirsten xx

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Anuj

Newborn portrait session 

Google Review December 2023

We recently had the pleasure of working with Kirsten for a newborn baby photo shoot, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Kirsten's exceptional talent and professionalism truly set her apart as one of the best photographers we have ever come across.

From the moment we contacted Kirsten, she exhibited a level of responsiveness and enthusiasm that immediately put us at ease. Her genuine passion for capturing precious moments was evident throughout the entire process. Kirsten went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both us and our newborn.

During the photo shoot, Kirsten's skill and creativity shone through. She effortlessly guided us through various poses and settings, all while maintaining a calm and patient demeanor. Her attention to detail was remarkable, capturing the delicate features and expressions of our baby with an artistic touch that exceeded our expectations.

What truly impressed us was Kirsten's ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our newborn seemed at ease in her presence, resulting in natural and heartwarming photographs that beautifully reflect the essence of this special time in our lives.

Kirsten's professionalism extended beyond the shoot itself. The turnaround time for receiving our edited photos was surprisingly quick, and the quality of her work left us in awe. The images she delivered surpassed anything we could have imagined, and we are incredibly grateful for the memories she has helped immortalise.

We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a photographer who combines skill, professionalism, and a genuine love for capturing life's most precious moments. Thank you, Kirsten, for creating lasting memories that we will cherish for a lifetime! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Marijke

Newborn portrait session 

Google Review December 2023

We are beyond grateful for choosing Kirsten Naomi Photography to capture our newborn moments. Kirsten's skill and warmth transformed what could have been a stressful experience into a cherished memory - we were especially impressed at their natural ease of working with a newborn. The entire process was seamless, and the resulting portraits are truly timeless (Kirsten's eye for detail is incredible). Thank you for providing us with lasting joy through your exceptional talent and dedication. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a once in a life time and beautiful newborn photoshoot experience.

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Kate

Heirloom Family portrait session 

Google Review November 2023

We had a family photo session with Kirsten for our 11-month-old leading up to her first birthday. Kirsten's studio is lovely and inviting, with so many gorgeous outfits and props to choose from. Kirsten is extremely good at capturing shots with a very energic crawler who didn't want to stay in one spot! Her ideas for setups are beautiful, and she set up a special 'ONE' shoot for us. Our photos were stunning, and we can't wait to get some framed to hang up. Highly recommend.

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Gerogia

Heirloom Baby portrait session 

Google Review November 2023

Loved our session with Kirsten, she made us feel completely at ease and was very patient with our boy while he was getting used to the camera. We love the photos we got and will treasure them forever. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a photographer for their children.

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Angelica

Maternity + Newborn portrait session 

Google Review February 2024

Kirsten captured our maternity and newborn moments with professionalism and made the session feel really special. Her ability to make us comfortable resulted in stunning photos that are just amazing. We love the photos so much! Highly recommended!

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Kylie

Heirloom Baby portrait session 

Google Review August 2023

What a fantastic experience we were so lucky to win the new born photo shoot Kristen and her mum were absolutely amazing would highly recommend getting these done for your baby she takes the most beautiful photos. Thank you again so much

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Evette

Maternity portrait session 

Google Review July 2023

Kirsten was absolutely fantastic during our maternity shoot! I was quite nervous, being very pregnant with an almost 2 year old running around, but Kirsten was so warm and put us all at ease quite quickly. The photos we received are amazing and we will cherish them forever ❤️ You are so talented!

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Rebekah

100 day baby portrait session 

Google Review May 2023

We really appreciate how Kirsten approached our kids. She remembered our kid's names and tried her best to make them happy. Therefore, the results were great!!
We loved the photos!

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Kimberley

Classic newborn portrait session 

Google Review April 2023

Kirsten made this a really great experience. Our wee man was a bit unsettled on the day of his newborn photos but that wasn’t a problem, she worked her magic and we ended up with a beautiful set of images we will cherish for years to come.

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Ana

Classic newborn portrait session with extended family

Google Review March 2023

Kirsten was incredible to work with. Made us all feel very comfortable, her studio is warm and comfortable, lots of props for the baby and even clothes for my older daughter. The photos turned out amazing! Would definitely recommend Kirsten for your newborn photoshoot.

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Shannon

Classic maternity + newborn portrait session

Google Review March 2023

We just had a maternity and newborn shoot with Kirsten, and we absolutely love our photos! They are everything I wanted and more, something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. Lynley was amazing during the shoots, helping me hold my pose or looking after the baby. The whole process was so easy, and Kirsten made sure to get our input so she could deliver what we wanted. Thank you so much.

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Shannon

Classic maternity + newborn portrait session

Google Review January 2023

Had the best experience with Kirsten and Lynley for my maternity shoot. Definitely put me out of my comfort zone but they made me feel so comfortable and at ease that I highly recommend. So happy I did this as the quality of the images far exceeded my expectation and I will treasure them. Cannot go wrong with Kirsten Naomi Photography!!!

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Reena

Classic maternity + newborn portrait session

Google Review November 2022

We had such an amazing photoshoot experience with Kirsten. The maternity and newborn collections exceeded our expectations. Excellent service and very professional - would highly recommend her!

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Lauren

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review November 2022

I could not recommend Kirsten enough if you are searching for a Newborn Photographer. From the moment we walked into her studio we felt at ease which is a god send as sleep deprived new parents. She made us feel so comfortable in handing over Hudson for them to take care of. We sat back and relaxed and watched Kirsten create magic, she not only takes care of us as the parents but the baby as well, even changing nappies/giving your baby cuddles and allowing us time for feeding- the studio was lovely and warm and had lovely vibe about it. If you are not comfortable in front of a camera then she makes you feel it and the photos turned out absolutely incredible and exceeded all expectations! She has so many props and colours and outfits to choose from. Such a talented lady! I would give more than 5 stars if we could! We will be back with Hudson in the future for more wonderful images. Thank you so much Kirsten!!!

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Quinn

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review November 2022

Was such an amazing experience, immediately felt right at home and was well looked after. The photos came out better than we had ever hoped and will definitely be coming back for more in the future!

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Briar

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review November 2022

Gorgeous experience photographing our newborn, Kirsten and her mum really are baby whisperers! We’re very happy with the photos we’ve received.

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Susan

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review October 2022

Highly recommend Kirsten! She took our family and newborn photos, and they are just so stunning. Kirsten was amazing to deal with. So lovely and patient. Our 2 year old wasn’t playing ball on the day, but she took her time, didn’t get flustered, and somehow still managed to get beautiful shots of her. We love how the photos turned out ❤️

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Tayla

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review October 2022

Beautiful new born photo experience 😊 Our baby was only a week old and was the most easiest and comfortable experience for the first time out of the house, Both Kirsten and Lynley are so kind and welcoming, we felt at home and relaxed while they took beautiful photos, and even had drinks and coffee to have during the experience! They even change nappies for you 😝 Definitely recommend doing this to remember how small they were for such a short time Thank you Kirsten Naomi Photography 💛

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Stephanie

Classic baby portrait session

Google Review October 2022

Kirsten was very flexible and organised. Her photos are beautiful!

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Hannah

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review September 2022

So happy with our photos and experience! We felt so comfortable while getting photos taken of us and our newborn. Thank you so much Kirsten 😊

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Angie

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review September 2022

We had a family sitting with Kirsten Naomi and we were so impressed with how calm, caring and friendly she was. Kirsten dedicated so much time to us, ensuring that she had a range of beautiful photos. As the male half of our family were (unbeknown to us) coming down with the flu, and the baby needed a nap, we were not the easiest of customers, I am sure. But somehow, our photos are beautiful, and we will treasure them. She has captured the relationship between our family members, and the personality of our wee monkeys can be seen, too!
Thank you so much for your patience, care and kindness Kirsten. Highly recommended.

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Kate

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review May 2022

What an incredible experience we had when Kirsten photographed my two week old. Not only did she take care of the baby she took care of me too. I was able to sit and relax while Kirsten took the most stunning photos. From changing the baby to a drinks fridge. Highly recommend Kirsten

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Melissa

Classic newborn portrait session

Facebook Review May 2022

We absolutely loved our experience with Kirsten. As new parents walking into the studio she just took the lead and let us relax while our wee one got his photos taken. No stress at all! He wasn't keen on sleeping that day but everything was still so calm and we ending up with the most beautiful photos. We can't thank Kirsten enough for such a great experience and wonderful photos we will always have and cherish!

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Lara

Classic baby portrait session

Google Review April 2022

Kirsten has such a lovely manner and captured beautiful images that reflected who we are as a family. We’ve done two photoshoots with her and would wholeheartedly recommend her!

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Sarah

Classic newborn portrait session

Facebook Review March 2022

Kirsten is so kind and helpful during the session. She takes the time to help with positioning and understands when a break is needed to settle baby. We are absolutely in love with our images and will treasure them forever.

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Sarah

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review March 2022

I absolutely loved my experience with Kirsten Naomi Photography! Her studio is relaxed/comfortable and the photos are so SO beautiful. She's truly talented, and I'm just so happy we have these precious images. Would highly HIGHLY recommend Kirsten for your newborn photo shoot :)

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Tiana

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review February 2022

Being a first time Mum I was super nervous when it came to our new born shoot. The whole shoot was stress free, very professional, and beautiful to watch. I am so grateful to have captured these moments of our baby, the photos exceeded my expectations and we will cherish them forever.

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Simone

Classic newborn portrait session

Google Review January 2022

I found Kirsten competent and accommodating which was good for me as I was worried about if my baby would cry a lot and because I dislike my photo being taken! The photos turned out great though. I would highly recommend Kirsten.

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Chey

Classic newborn portrait session

Instagram Review November 2021

We had a newborn shoot with Kirsten, and wow is she amazing or what?! Our little girl was so calm and relaxed through the whole session and we definitely felt comfortable with the way she was handled and cared for. Our photos are just stunning, they’re certainly going to be cherished forever 🥰

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Laura

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review December 2021

Kirsten took photos of my seven day old baby. Having her with Kirsten and Lynley was the first time I had relaxed since she was born! They were so gentle and loving with our wee one! I was so excited to see our photos, they were so beautiful I couldn't leave any behind!

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Hannah

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review November 2021

Just absolutely amazing, I felt so welcome and as my first time with a proper photographer kirsten and her assistant made it feel like a breeze especially after such a challenging birth. And the photos OMG I'm sooooo in love she really captured what my family is all about and our wee bundle of joy. Thank you soooooo much kirsten.

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Katie

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review November 2021

Kirsten and lynley were so friendly and made me know the my boy was completely safe at all times. Kirsten listened to my ideas on the day that I had not discussed earlier and went with the ideas which I really loved! All our photos came out so beautiful.

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Mark

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review September 2021

Fantastic process, professional, very careful with the baby

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Grace

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, May 2021

Kirsten photographed our wee boy in a newborn shoot. The photos turned out absolutely stunning and it is something we will always cherish. Kirsten made us feel relaxed as first time parents, and settled our boy beautifully throughout the shoot. Thanks so much we absolutely love our photos!

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Shanae

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, March 2021

Kirsten photographed our new born baby girl. Kirsten and her assistant were so professional and made us feel so comfortable throughout the photo shoot. The photos are absolutely stunning and of such high quality. We feel so so lucky to have these photos of our precious baby girl and highly recommend Kirsten Naomi photography and will be using her services again in the future.

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Tamarisk

Classic Newborn portrait session

Facebook Review, February 2021

You did such an amazing job! I'm so happy with the photos and really glad I got them done [of] my beautiful son to treasure those newborn moments. Thanks Kirsten.

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Annie 

Family portrait session

Google My Business Review, February 2021

Kirsten did an amazing job of photographing our family at Orton Bradley Park. The photos are beautiful, she captured us looking happy, even though the kids were grumpy! The service was spot on, from start to finish and we thoroughly recommend Kirsten.

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Tu 

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, December 2020

Highly recommend Kirsten Naomi Photography. We went with our newly born daughter for a photoshoot and was blown away by her professionalism. Kirsten's patience and focus to create the perfect shots were second to none. Even though we have not seen all the photos yet but we are very happy with the results. I will be recommending her to all my friends.

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Bonnie

Classic newborn portrait session

Facebook, December 2020

What a very special hour that was! Beautiful photo from a wonderful photographer - love your obvious care and outstanding result!

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Stacey

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, December 2020

Kirsten was lovely, great with our newborn and a very skilled photographer. Would highly recommend.

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Dee

Family portrait session

Google My Business Review, November 2020

Kirsten is so talented, professional and awesome to work with. She made me feel comfortable throughout the whole shoot. Thank you so so much Kirsten, I am beyond happy and forever grateful. I absolutely love the photos and I look forward to doing more!!!

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Genevieve

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, August 2020

Kirsten and her assistant were absolutely fantastic! Extremely professional with a warm manner and incredible with a new born baby (she knew a lot more than us 8-day old parents!) and made us feel so comfortable in the studio. She carefully explained everything very thoroughly and took on all of our preferences and wishes without question. The images she was able to show us on the day were outstanding and the sneak peak we have already seen is just beautiful. We are so thrilled to have met Kirsten and would highly recommend her to anyone!

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Amy

Classic newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, July 2020

We were lucky enough to be gifted a newborn photoshoot with Kirsten and we can't recommend her enough! She was so thoughtful and caring with our baby boy and the photos are absolutely beautiful and something we can cherish forever.

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Samantha

Maternity portrait session

Facebook Review, March 2020

For a woman who is very self-conscious about her body I was apprehensive about having a maternity shoot. I am SO glad I went through with it though!! Kirsten made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Her patience and eye for detail is a true gift. As a result, I now have a collection of photos that I will treasure for a lifetime💕 I can’t stop looking at the shots and I normally can’t stand photos of myself! I look forward to having our newborn shoot in a few weeks

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Elizabeth

Newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, June 2019

We had a lovely photoshoot, and I am really happy with the beautiful portraits! An excellent experience, and I fully recommend Kirsten.

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Menaka

Newborn portrait session

Google My Business Review, May 2019

We are so delighted with the stunning collection of phots we've just received from our new born photoshoot with Kirsten. Kirsten was very competent, patient and delicate in keeping our little girl comfortable and safe all throughout the session. The whole session was done at the ease of the little one, for which Kirsten allowed ample time for cuddles and feeding sessions and we didn't feel rushed at all. The studio was lovely, calming & warm and also had a wonderful collection of props to choose from, more importantly space and facilitates to keep the baby comfortable. So happy that I chose Kirsten Naomi Photography and we'll definitely go back for more photos in the future. Thank you so much for your beautiful work Kirsten

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Tish

Newborn baby photography session

January 2019

"Kirsten, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the photos. We are honestly so in love with them. You are truly talented and creative. I was just looking at the one with his wahakura, pito and ipu and was amazed at how you thought to do the umbilical cord with the wrap"

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Shardia - Gramdma

Newborn baby photography session

January 2019

"Thank you again for the photo session yesterday. I am in awe of your professionalism as well as the way you were able to keep Tohu so calm throughout the session."

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Anna

Newborn baby photography session

Google My Business Review, 26 November 2018

We had the privilege of having both pregnancy & newborn photos taken by Kirsten. My husband & I are usually very awkward in front of cameras and initially the thought of having to manage a newborn bub in her first week of life was a bit daunting for me. That being said, Kirsten was fantastic at putting us all at ease as well as making our experience with a newborn almost blissful (I may have snuck in a cheeky nap in the very comfy change room). And the result of the final photos was an incredible record of a very special moment in time. Kirsten you are a very talented lady! We thoroughly recommend!

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Rachael

Newborn baby photography session

Google My Business Review, 26 August 2018

Absolutely love our stunning photos of our wee man that Kirsten shot. She captured his personality and facial expressions so well. During the shoot she made the experience stress free and was amazing with our wee boy with her calm and gentle approach. Thanks Kirsten for giving us the opportunity to have these done, we are so happy with the results.

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Mel

Newborn baby photography session 

Google My Business Review, 31 July 2018

I’ve just received the results from our newborn photoshoot with Kirsten and couldn’t be happier. She has captured absolutely stunning shots of our baby girl that we will treasure forever. The whole photoshoot experience was a pleasure. The studio was lovely and warm and set up with everything you could need to keep baby and parents comfortable and there is a wonderful collection of clothing and props available to choose from. Kirsten and her assistant handled our 6 day old so gently and professionally we were completely comfortable handing her over. They got a great selection of shots but but stopped as soon as baby showed signs of having enough. I couldn’t recommend Kirsten Naomi Photography highly enough! 

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