portrait photography
flying solo, coupled up, wrangling the family, or trying to look like a proper professional?
whatever your vibe, we’re here to capture life as it actually happens—just with our own little spin on it.
let’s be real: boring, stuffy portraits are out. a truly great photo shouldn’t just show what you look like; it should scream exactly who you are. we’re all about the real, unpolished, and hilariously authentic moments that make you you.
hit us up with your wildest ideas, and let's hatch a plan to make some magic happen.
portrait
let’s ditch the stiff poses and capture the actual human behind the face. a real portrait shows off your unique story, your emotions, and whatever makes you you.
it’s your identity, beautifully packaged for your family archives or your professional empire.
when a photo is done right, it does more than just sit there looking pretty—it stops people in their tracks and makes a genuine connection.
headshots
crop out the awkward party photos and step away from the blurry selfies. your headshot is your digital handshake, and it needs to look like you mean business (even if you're wearing no pants below).
a killer headshot radiates confidence, expertise, and "yes, I answer emails on time." in a world full of boring stock photos, let's make sure your first impression is impossible to forget.
main character
step aside, extras—it’s time for your main character arc.
let's design a shoot that completely reflects your vibe, whether that means raw real-life imagery, high-effort cosplay, dramatic dress-up, or a confidence-boosting boudoir session.
we can bring the studio to you so you can shoot in your absolute comfort zone, or meet up at your favourite location. your world, your rules—let's make some magic.
Waikato Photographer, photography, portrait, family, lifestyle, documentary, branding, personal, solo
tfp (time for photo) shoots
our head camera driver likes to practice shooting people! and tfp is the go! we don't charge, it's a mutual benefit arrangement, we get to practice, you get photos.
if we're using the model or models photos for commercial shoots then we will pay them. if we are doing a professional portfolio shoot for a model then we will charge them.
we don’t publish anything without the models approval.
we will generally advertise these shoots via our socials, keep ya eyes open!
where & when
we exist in the multiverse and we are real (not ai)
we hide out in the waikato, aotearoa, but can operate anywhere, anytime.
just get in touch and we can hatch a plan from there.
if I don't reply immediately, I am either behind a camera, watching paint dry, or avoiding my phone. leave a message, I will get back to you .... eventually
connect ~ get in touch
phone, txt, email, smoke signals......
all rights reserved
all images are owned by black creative unless
otherwise stated & subject to copyright ©
if you would like to use any of these images
please contact black creative for details.
for the gear hags
fuji x-series mirrorless, ricoh gr2,
samsung galaxy s22 ultra































