2013 is quickly coming to an end and this time of the year makes me reflect back on the last 12 months while looking forward to the next 12. There are always ups and downs but I like to remember all the positive things, and learn from the negative by letting them go. It has […]

Last week I hung out with my gorgeous and creative friend Sarah. We went and explored a few spots by the sea and photographed each other. As a photographer I think it’s so important to experience what it is like being on the other side of the camera every once in a while. To put […]

It doesn’t need to be said that we are coming into that busy, stressful time barreling towards the end of another year. Christmas, holiday plans, things to be paid for, deadlines to meet and appointments to keep. I am finding myself in a period of transition in my life. Launching my own business, moving house, […]

Hello! Welcome to my new website and blog for Lydia Rachel Photography. This is me- Lydia Rachel Arnold. I am 22 years old and in love with photography, especially weddings. I finished my Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts majoring in Photography at the end of 2012 and since then have been working with some […]

This shoot. Wow. We had grand plans for the day: lots of preparation, many, many props (chairs, tables, fur throws, candles, table settings, lamps, crystals, flowers, etc.), an incredible rugged beach/farm/forest location and a fleet of gorgeous models and crew. Unfortunately the spastic, crazy Auckland Spring weather did not support us. After hours of hair […]

Here’s a sneaking look at yesterday’s shoot. It was an exciting/hectic/stressful/crazy day but we pulled through thanks to an INCREDIBLE team. More to come…

Here are a few highlights from Thursday and Friday of Fashion Week. I hope your weekend has kicked off to a great start, I’m so excited to be photographing a lovely wedding today, more on that later… DAY 3- The day kicked off with a designer selection show and then… Salasai, Blak, Charlie Brown, Taylor, […]

I’m so excited to share this shoot with you. It was absolutely beautiful photographing at the Simunovich Olive Estate and we were lucky enough to get some delicious, glowing afternoon light- my fave! Just a little note… we had two girls and one guy modelling for this shoot, and I made the decision to pose […]

At the beginning of this month I was lucky enough to be a part of New Zealand Fashion Week. I did the photography competition and was able to photograph every show! This was an amazing opportunity and so much fun. I have been thinking about how to blog these photos for a while now, as […]

Oh hey there! I have survived a crazy, full-on few weeks (just!) shooting and editing thousands of images for New Zealand Fashion Week. It was quite exhausting but I had a blast! I went to nearly every show, met some incredible people and now consider myself an in-vogue, up-to-the-minute fashion idol. Okay maybe not… but […]