Hi, I'm Emma — founder of Manawa Photography 🌿 I have spent over 20 years behind the lens capturing the moments that matter most — and in that time one belief has never left me. Every family deserves an experience, not just a photoshoot, and images around their home that give their children a true sense of belonging, helping shape the foundation for a more confident, secure start to life. 🤍 That belief is the heartbeat of everything I do at Manawa. I founded Manawa — meaning birth and life in Maori — because I wanted to create something deeply intentional. A photography experience built around you, your family and your story. Not generic. Not rushed. Never ordinary. 🌿 I am a proud member of INPCA and my work has earned Gold Award recognition at industry level — something I worked quietly and wholeheartedly toward for many years. My images are also regularly featured in Bump, Baby and Beyond magazine, reaching families across New Zealand and beyond. 🖤