Happy May! I thought it would be great to share this little shoot as we’re going in to Autumn and maybe spending a bit more time tucked inside cozy cafes to shelter from the cold. It is definitely one of my favourites past-times and I love this cafe we shot at in particular. I love […]

Hi guys! Sometimes we start the year with great intentions but life gets hectic and suddenly it’s April, whaaaat? I wanted to jump back on the blog, say Hi, do a little re-introduction and update you on what’s been going on in my life. For those who don’t know me, my name is Lydia Rachel […]

Hello and happy new year! I’m just gonna go right ahead and point out the obvious: I haven’t blogged in over 6 months! Last year was huge (I’ll explain why soon) but I have been missing writing and sharing in this space so much. I have a lot of work and content to share with […]

Now we’re well and truly into Autumn and it’s getting a bit chillier here in New Zealand I can’t help but reminisce about Summer. So I thought I’d share some adventures from my favourite season! It’s always a busy period for me with lots of weddings and editing to do. This Summer I was determined to squeeze in as […]

A little while ago I took some photos of Jared, Katrina and their cute wee bump! I love being able to capture such an exciting stage of life naturally in an understated yet beautiful way. Just a loved up couple enjoying preparing for their whole world to be transformed. We had a lovely afternoon shoot […]

I love getting to work with the super lovely and talented Holly from H. Otene Stylist. Recently she invited me to photograph a bridesmaids brunch she had put together around the theme of raw food. I love the natural tones Holly used, with beautiful florals, linens and gold cutlery against a wooden table surrounded by cushions. This […]

After an awesome time in Washington D.C. I farewelled my sister Esther as she headed back to London and I jumped on a plane to Salt Lake City Utah, where my eldest sister Kate and her husband are currently living. SLC is a beautiful city, desert hot, overflowing with wildflowers and surrounded by mountains. It’s […]

After an incredible time in New York (I didn’t want to leave!) we hired a car and headed down the east coast stopping for a day or two along the way in Philadelphia, Annapolis and eventually Washington D.C. where we spent five days. It was great to explore smaller towns and neighbourhoods on the journey, […]

New York. Where do I even begin? There is an certain energy in this incredible city that gets into your blood. There is so much going on and amazing sights at every turn. We packed as much as we could into the five days we spent there. Staying on the Lower East Side was a great […]