Relaxed, in-home family photoshoot in Auckland, New Zealand with musical instruments like electric guitars and amps.
Black and white film photo of mother holding toddler son during a family photoshoot in Auckland.
Young girl smiles at the camera on a windy beach family photoshoot in Auckland, New Zealand.
Mother holds hands of toddler son, wearing overalls, during a family photoshoot at an iceam shop shot on film.
Pregnant mother holds toddler son during a photo session shot on film at a studio in New Zealand.
Mother with her 2 young sons photographed on 35mm film by an Auckland family photographer in New Zealand.
Family of 5 laugh together during a relaxed in-home family photoshoot in New Zealand.
Relaxed, in-home newborn photoshoot in an art-filled, colorful home.
Mother and young sons cuddle and laugh during a relaxed family photo session shot on film.
Family of four hugs during an in-home family session shot on Portra 400 film.
Mother and son playing with blocks during a studio motherhood session in Auckland, New Zealand shot by an Auckland family photographer on 35mm film.
Father holds newborn son while putting a pacifier in his mouth during a newborn photoshoot.
Shadowy film photo of a pregnant belly during an in-home maternity photoshoot in Auckland.
Mother cuddling newborn son during a photoshoot on 35mm film by an Auckland newborn photographer.
Family snuggles together on a cushioned window seat during an in-home family photoshoot shot on Portra 400 film.
Mother hands newborn baby to her young son during an in-home newborn photoshoot in Auckland.

auckland family photographer

telling your family’s story —

honestly and artfully

your story, your way

You’re here because you want to document the perfect, unique details of your family. You never want to forget your newborn’s tiny features (even though you currently spend 99.99% of your time staring at them). You want to document your son’s big, contagious smile or the way your daughter still loves to be carried on your shoulders. 

You want evidence of your existence as a mother to your beautiful crew. I’m here to document it + make art out of your everyday moments. To breathe new life and inspiration into the mundane. 

I’m here to honor the invisible work of parents – the important work that we do day after day, night after night.

To bear witness to the dinner-making, the snotty-nose-wiping, the hair washing, the bedtime story reading. All of those redundant tasks that don't feel very important at the time. 

Those are actually the moments that build a childhood. Those are the moments that are building your beautiful life.

These photos will bring you back to those moments.

Mother laughs with her young daughter on her shoulders while eating french fries at a family photoshoot.
Branding image of a smiley face drawn on little girl's leg with BEETL baby cream.
Young family plays together on a beach during a windy family photoshoot.
Kids jump out of a vintage photo booth during a family session on film.
Toddler girls smiles at the camera while sitting on father's lap in a vintage pickup truck during a family session shot on film.
Couple smiles at each other while dad holds toddler son during a photo shoot in New Zealand.
Newborn girl looks up at the camera while lying on a purple and green vintage wool blanket during a newborn photoshoot.
Family plays together outside on a sunny day during a photoshoot at their home.
Young girl lies in the grass and laughs while her mother tickles her during a family session in their backyard.
Pregnant mother wearing a white dress stands against a blue sky during a maternity photo session shot on film.
Young boy laughs while holding his newborn brother during a photoshoot in New Zealand.
Soft film image of the profile of a curly-haired toddler looking out a window during a family photo session.
Black and white image of a toddler's feet while he relaxes on a bed during a photoshoot.
Family of four wears soft pastel colors and snuggles during a beach family photoshoot in New Zealand.
Film photograph of a little girl smiling in a vintage photo booth.
Mother laughs with toddler son during a studio photoshoot on film.
Black and white film photograph of young girl kissing her mother during a backyard family photoshoot in New Zealand.

documenting the beauty of your everyday

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YOUR FAMILY'S STORY, TO REMEMBER FOREVER —

YOUR FAMILY'S STORY, TO REMEMBER FOREVER —

“Christen is so talented! She’s photographed my family and also my products for my business and she always blows expectations.”

-Claire

“Our sessions have always been relaxing and fun. One of our best investments - capturing memories of our family as time flies.”

-June

“Christen just gets it! She makes the session comfortable and natural and has a great way with kids. I’ve been really happy with the photos we’ve received and the film photos just take it to another level of specialness.”

-Sarah

Christen

Peters

AUCKLAND
PHOTOGRAPHER

Vintage polaroid of a young family by a lake in Colorado.

“Film photographs from my childhood are an endless source of inspiration for me. The colors, the grain, the light, the storytelling. These are all aspects I bring to my own work.

Nostalgia, everyday moments, connection…these are what I value the most.”

Christen Peters • Auckland Film Photographer

Auckland photographer specializing in family,
maternity and newborn sessions.

Photos that are honest, artful and full of life.

on the blog

Family of five runs down a grassy hill during a family photoshoot.
Profile image of young boy looking out a window.