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Wairarapa family photographer: Castlepoint winter portraits


three framed family photos on a lounge room wall, Wairarapa family photographer

Charlotte and her family's special place is Castlepoint.

It was an honour to photograph the whole extended family there during winter. I'm delighted to share their photos with you.

Charlotte and her husband Aaron were married at Castlepoint, a popular beach in the peaceful Wairarapa. Her parents have a home overlooking the bay too. Many family memories have been created here, so it was a natural choice for their outdoor family portrait session. Their young boys enjoyed quality time with their older cousins visiting from Germany.

This was such a special time shared, bonds deepening during a wintry adventure on the beach with the dogs.

I documented the three generations of family walking along the beach. The dogs enjoyed off leash freedom, even posing for a portrait with grandad. He told me about his constant companion and how his family came to New Zealand through the bay entrance behind us.

Everyone hiked up to the lighthouse, chatting away, enjoying each other's company.

At the lookout everyone pointed out grandma and grandpa's house on the map and hillside.

Back on the beach, we visited Mali's Rock. Mali, visiting from Germany, always used to play on the rock as a young girl. Now, it's much further into the bay and it seemed much smaller! All the children took turns standing on the rock, plucking up the courage to jump off when the surrounding water was at it's lowest.

Afterwards I was invited for tea and cake at the house on the hill. I'm so grateful to photograph such warm and friendly families. Thanks so much for having me, I hope you enjoy your artwork for many generations to come.

If you would like your own Lucalia Photography Wairarapa outdoor family photo session, please do email Sarah.

cousins walking along Castlepoint beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

grandma hugging two grandsons on the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

extended family walking along the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

grandparents walking along the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

two boys running along the beach with grandad and dog, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

portrait of a grandfather sitting on a log at the beach with his small dog, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

cousins putting on a collar onto their dog on the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

family walking up to the lighthouse, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

boy looking at the camera wearing a yellow beanie with his mum behind him, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

family in single file walking up stairs with lighthouse in the background, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

walking past the lighthouse at Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

extended family portrait, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

dog and shoes, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

brothers playing on a rope fence, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

red haired boy wearing blue and black checked jumper leaning on a post, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

grandmother with her grandchildren looking at a map, at a lookout overlooking a bay, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

boys pointing out to sea being held by his dad, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

family walking down the hill from the lighthouse, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

family walking along the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

children standing on a rock in the water, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

older children jumping off a rock into water, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

two young boys standing on a rock in the sea, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

boys running through the water, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

grandmother watching her grandchildren playing on the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

mother holder her son at the beach, Castlepoint Wairarapa family photographer

If you would like your own Lucalia Photography Wairarapa outdoor family photo session, please do email Sarah.

Lots of love, Sarah x

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