Awhina is based in Invercargill, New Zealand. Her studio is located at 101 Dee Street, Courtville Place, top floor (by appointment only). She specializes in creating personal, unique portrait experiences for women.
My Story – A Journey of Rebirth Through Portraits
I have always created from a place of intuition, connection, and feeling.
Photography, for me, has never been just about taking pictures—it’s about witnessing, unearthing, and remembering.
My journey began with environmental portraiture—capturing women in nature, weaving together styling, light, and landscape to create something deeply personal.
Over time, I moved into the studio, focusing on branding and headshots for women.
But something was calling me back.
A whisper. A pull. A knowing.
Last week, standing in the waters of Fortrose, I felt it.
A rebirth. A shedding. A deep, visceral return to myself.
The experience moved me to tears.
I want this for so many women. It’s powerful beyond words.
This was my AUAHA—the awakening.
🔥 AUAHA – a kupu Māori meaning to shape, to create.
My work has always been about seeing women as they truly are.
Now, it is also about holding space for them to unearth, reclaim, and rebirth through portraiture.
Whether for branding, self-expression, or something deeper, this is an experience—a return to yourself.
She is you. You are her. She is here.
🔥 AUAHA – The Awakening Begins. 🔥
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This is for you if.....
You feel something shifting. You’re on the edge of something new. A season of change, growth, or deep self-rediscovery
You’re craving a moment just for you—a chance to be seen, to remember, to unearth the woman you are becoming.
✨ This is for the woman who wants to step into her power.
✨ For the woman who is done playing small.
✨ For the woman who feels the call to reconnect—to herself, to the land, to something ancient and wild within her.
Maybe you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or uninspired.
Maybe you’ve been becoming someone new and want to capture this transformation.
Or maybe you just know—without fully understanding why—that this is something you need.
This is not just about photos.
It’s about being witnessed, held, and reflected back to yourself in the most beautiful way.
This could also be for you if you’re a woman in business—soul and heart-led, like me—who wants to tell her story authentically in a way that deeply connects and resonates.
If this speaks to you please scroll down and keep reading.....
🔥 AUAHA – The Awakening Journey Sessions 🔥
Limited to 5 sessions per month – Available now until the end of May
This is not just a photo-shoot.
This is a soul-led, deeply creative outdoor experience—a moment of deep connection, self-expression, and personal reclamation.
There are two ways you can step into this experience.......
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The Full Creative Experience – $1,200 + GST
For the woman who is ready to fully immerse herself in the energy of this journey.
For the woman who wants to take her time, to explore, to be held in the most expansive space.
A 2-hour outdoor portrait experience—where you move with the land, the light, and your own knowing.
A personalized consultation or ceremony—to set intentions and craft a vision that is uniquely yours.
A collection of 20 digital images—carefully curated and professionally edited, so you can relive the magic forever.
Total Value: $4,000 + GST
Introductory Offer: $1,200 + GST
To move, to feel, to be seen in all of your new becoming.
For the woman who knows that this moment—this reclamation—deserves space, intention, and deep presence.
It is an immersion. A journey. A return.
But if this doesn’t quite feel like the right fit for you, scroll down—my next offering might be.
Not everyone is ready to dive into the deep end straight away.
Maybe you’re feeling the call but want to take it one step at a time.
Maybe you’re dipping your toes into this journey of self-reclamation...
and just need a moment—a single breath—to be seen, held, and reflected back to yourself.
That’s why I created The Awakening Mini.
A shorter but equally powerful experience.
A moment of deep presence.
A chance to step into this energy in a way that feels right for you.
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The Awakening Mini – $600 + GST
For the woman who wants a taste of this magic but in a more intimate, focused way.
For the woman who feels the call but is taking it one step at a time.
A 1-hour outdoor portrait experience—a moment to be witnessed, to reconnect, to embrace your own presence.
A small collection of 5 digital images—beautifully edited and delivered to you as a reflection of your essence.
A personalized consultation or ceremony—to plan your session with intention and meaning.
Total Value: $1,500 + GST
Introductory Offer: $600 + GST
Are you ready to say yes? Please scroll down one more time!
🔥 Ready to Begin? Here’s How to Book 🔥
If this experience speaks to you, here’s how to take the next step:
Please let me know:
✨ Which offer you’re interested in
✨ How you’d like to pay
Payment Options:
💳 Credit Card / Bank Deposit – I can email you an invoice with a secure payment link.
🛍 Afterpay / Klarna Pay – I can send you a direct payment link.
📆 Payment Plans – Available via GoCardless with weekly or fortnightly direct debit options otherwise full payment is expected.
Your photo-shoot and consult dates will be scheduled once your collection has been paid in full.
Limited sessions available each month.
Introductory pricing is available until the end of March or until fully booked.
DM me or scroll down to use the form below to register your interest and start your Awakening Journey.
With Deep Gratitude
To my friend and sister Pene—thank you for witnessing me and truly seeing me in these photos, so that I could receive my own medicine.
Your presence, your light, your knowing—I am so grateful.
And to all the wāhine who walk beside me, uplift me, and support me on my journey—there are many of you, and I see you.
I feel you.
I honour you.
This is for us. 💛✨
