Environmental Portrait Photography


Hanmer Springs is beautiful and we want to make you shine in the natural environment and available lighting. That way we can just focus having fun and being creative during your photo shoot.

The most important thing is that you enjoy your time.

"It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters"


fun family photo Hanmer Springs
Family group portrait taken outdoors with traditional brick building in background. queen Mary hospital, Hanmer Springs.
Small child in jeans and plaid shirt looking at wooden birdhouse mounted on tree.
Multi-generational family portrait taken outdoors with autumn foliage in background. Dog stream reserve Hanmer Springs
Family portrait taken outdoors during autumn with fall foliage in the background.
Group photo of family members arranged in casual poses outdoors during fall season.
Playful moment captured in autumn leaves as person lifts child in air against fall foliage background.
Extended family group portrait taken in wooded forest setting with natural lighting. Squirrel lake, Hanmer Springs
Two women wearing floral and black outfits smile while standing together outdoors.
Kids laughing in family photo
Panoramic family group photo with multiple generations posed in casual outdoor setting.
Family playing together on fallen autumn leaves with brick building in background. Hanmer Springs
Multi-generational family gathered together for a portrait on a fall afternoon.
Casual outdoor group photo of people wearing white shirts and jeans against natural backdrop. Hanmer Springs
Parent and child exploring nature together near a tree in a forest setting.
Fun portrait of children playing
senior family portrait Hanmer Springs Queen Mary Hospital grounds
Kids play at queen Mary hospital Hanmer Springs
Large extended family group posing together outdoors in autumn setting with trees in background.
Two people posing together in a wooded outdoor setting wearing casual white and beige clothing.
Grandparents with grandchildren, Queen Mary Hospital. North Canterbury
family photo golden light
Golden light family photo North Canterbury
Family checking out a decorative birdhouse mounted on a tree trunk in the woods. Fairy door walk
Child posing for portrait in Hanmer Springs
Candid moment between two people sharing laughter on an autumn day.
two children family photo in morning light at squirrel lake
portrait of a boy in morning light Hanmer Springs
Golden light family portrait Hanmer Springs
portrait of dad and girl, Hanmer Springs
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Family Photo Sessions


Family photo sessions are booked for 40 minutes. This allows plenty of time to capture an amazing gallery with multiple scenes.

Package includes online client gallery with 30 downloadable images at 2000px resolution.

large prints & high resolution files can be ordered after your session.


$450

light and airy family photo Hanmer Springs

Group Photo Session's


Group photo sessions are booked for 1hr . This is the perfect package for larger family groups with multiple generations and family groups.

Package includes online client gallery with downloadable images at 2000px.

(gallery size 40+)

Large prints & high resolution files can be purchased after your session.


Price from $550


please enquirer for more information.

Golden light Autumn family Portrait Dog stream reserve
Fujifilm GFX medium format camera system logo with tagline The Game has Changed, Medium Format Re-invented.

High resolution Photography

Your photos will be family memories to share for generations to come.

We have invested into the best equipment available  to make each member of you family shine.

Our Fujifilm GFX 100mp master files can be printed as large as you want for that show piece in your home.

Family photo preparations

Planing For Your Shoot

Please take a few moments to read through some of our suggestions to help you prepare for your shoot. We want to see you get the most out of your time and enjoy your experience.

View Guide
Child smiling with joy for portrait photo

After your session


Your package includes images at 2000px. This is the standard size for social media and phone/computer screens. And 6x4 inch album prints.

Downloads can be upgraded to 6000px If you need to do your own larger prints.

Prints & Canvas can be ordered via the store option from our master files.


High resolution downloads $150


Pricing For Prints


fine art archival prints


280mm Long edge

$60

400mm Long edge

$90

460mm Long edge

$135

570mm Long edge

$170


Larger prints on request.

Pricing For Canvas


fine art archival canvas


Canvas 460mm Long edge

$250

Canvas 570mm Long edge

$300

Canvas 750mm Long edge

$400

Testimonials
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Jade & girls

"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to James for generously donating a family photo session to the pink breakfast raffle in support of breast cancer awareness.

I was fortunate enough to win this prize and having photos with James and his wife Nadine was an absolute pleasure. they made us feel so relaxed and comfortable throughout the shoot and the photos turned out absolutely stunning. We are beyond grateful for this wonderful experience, they are memories we will cherish forever"

Dynamic sequence showing acrobatic movements on a dirt path through a wooded area.
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More about James & Nadine

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Let's Connect and discuss an option that suits your family specifically.

James and Nadine O'Dea family photographers.

Hanmer Springs