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Wonderbird - Photography & Design Studio

Name: Wonderbird - Photography & Design Studio
Address: 20 Clarkes Crescent, Paekakariki, 5034, NZ
Telephone: +64211928447

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Graphic design and photography shaped by an artist’s eye — across brand, print, space and screen. 🕊

25/06/2026

Mini brand identity • Website design • Website build

Lately I've been working with a few lovely new businesses, helping turn ideas into brands that feel considered, cohesive and ready to launch.

This project was for a boutique yoga studio opening in Karori, Wellington. From the logo and visual identity through to the website design and build, every element was created to give the business a calm, welcoming and professional presence from day one.

I love working with small businesses at this stage of their journey. There's something really rewarding about taking a vision that's still taking shape and bringing it to life across every touchpoint.

23/03/2026

A portrait and still life series created with the wonderful and inspiring Emily Rose Fletcher (Emily of Alamandria). A beautiful creative collaboration. Thank you Emily Rose! 🙏📸🎨

11/03/2026

📸 Lovely to spend time photographing the latest art installations at New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata last week. New Zealand Portrait Gallery

🎨 Current exhibition:
Salome: An Angel of History
New Zealand artist Yuki Kihara

"A new exhibition following New Zealand artist Yuki Kihara’s exploration of Pacific history through her alter-ego Salome. Inspired by the 1886 photograph “Samoan Half Caste”, Kihara uses photography, video and sculpture-like costumes to portray herself as a fictitious Sāmoan woman resurrected from the 19th century. Set in NZ and Sāmoa, her art re-frames dominant histories and gives voice to untold narratives that challenge cultural stereotypes and gender norms." — https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/exhibitions/2026/salome-an-angel-of-history

🙏 Thanks also to Jess O'Brien for the introduction.

05/03/2026

A wonderful evening to be a part of and to photograph — Emily of Alamandria exhibition opening The Sacred Grove at Thistle Hall in Wellington.

Seeing Emily’s large-scale paintings together on the wall was breathtaking. So much time, care, and dedication sits within these works — decades of creative practice brought into one space.

Congratulations, Emily — what a beautiful body of work.

24/02/2026

It’s always a privilege to use design for something that truly matters.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Water Safety NZ on the design direction for their latest drowning report. It’s a sobering document. Behind every statistic is a life, a whānau, a community affected.

When the topic is as serious as water safety in Aotearoa, good design isn’t about decoration — it’s about responsibility. It’s about helping insights land, helping patterns be seen, and supporting communication that can contribute to change.

I genuinely love report design and infographics — the challenge of shaping complex information into something clear, accessible, and engaging. In this case, my role was to create the look and feel and spec up the templates so the data could be communicated with clarity, consistency, and care.

A special bonus on this project was working alongside an old buddy, Glen Scanlon, now Chief Executive of Water Safety NZ, and collaborating with his fantastic team. It’s always a privilege to work with such great people on mahi that truly matters.

Grateful to play a part in such important mahi.

Templates designed with mock data.

19/02/2026

A small reset.

Over the past seven years my presence here has been… irregular. Life, work, healing, and change all had a say in that.

Recently, I moved Wonderbird’s studio from a little cabin into the house. For Love. Adie is in her senior years now and prefers fewer stairs — and because we both want as much togetherness as we’ve always had. So here we are.

In the process of moving, I uncovered an old portfolio from my student days. So much early thinking, experimentation, and a few real gems. It reminded me how easy it is to forget our foundations once we’re busy being “established”. I don’t want to lose that part of the story.

I’m also converting the cabin into a small product photography studio. Excited to explore this next chapter while keeping Wonderbird’s work grounded in thoughtful creativity.

This year I’d like to approach social media with a bit more intention, ease and joy. To reconnect, to share a little more of Wonderbird’s day-to-day now, the places that shape my work, and the path that led me here.

No big promises. Just giving it my best shot and showing up, thoughtfully.

17/02/2026

What a joy of an afternoon photographing for Rhiannon from Neu Haus Design ✨
A little sneak peek into her magical home. The colour, the creativity, the personality… such a dream to photograph and an absolute delight to spend time in.
So much fun from start to finish 🎨
https://neuhausdesign.nz/

Address

20 Clarkes Crescent
Paekakariki
5034

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+64211928447

Website

http://www.wonderbird.nz/

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