​Have family photos been on your to-do list for a while?
You want to be in more photos with your kids, but you're always the one taking the photos?
Maybe you just don't love having your photo taken... 🙋‍♀️ 
Yet you have this persistent feeling that time is moving so quickly & you don't want to miss any of it?!
I SEE YOU...AND I'VE GOT YOU
Life is too beautiful & too fleeting not to be documented - and that is the heartbeat of my work...
​I help you tell the story of your life through photography.
Your favourite spot on the farm in the glow of golden hour, gumboots on, pets running wild & laughter filling the air!
Barefoot on the beach, kids pockets full of shells, hair salty from the wind… this is where the real photos happen.
THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
$199 ~ this photoshoot fee includes:

PRE-SHOOT PLANNING
together we plan a fun & relaxed photoshoot that is customised uniquely for you & your story,
and I send you my planning guide to help you get the photos you dream of.
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1 HOUR PHOTOSHOOT
this might be at your home, farm or a location special to you where you love spending time,
we capture the composed, classic portraits alongside those real candid in-between moments,
concentrating on filling your photos with personality, love & laughter!​
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ONLINE VIEWING SESSION
the following week - view your photos edited in my signature timeless style ​
and from here you choose your level of investment in your portraits ~ starting from $250.
PHOTO INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Your online viewing session is part of The Portrait Experience; designed to feel simple & guided so you can concentrate on enjoying your images, no matter your level of investment, without the overwhelm.
THE PETITE
5 of your favourite images from the gallery, supplied as high resolution digital downloads,
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complimentary 5x7" matching professional lustre prints; a taster for how your memories can live beyond the screen & be enjoyed everyday.
THE SIGNATURE
All images from your gallery (75+) preserved as high resolution digital files
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 a professionally printed fine art print; your first step in bringing your images off the screen and into your home, ready for enjoyment.
THE LEGACY
All images from your gallery, preserved as high resolution digital files,
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 a personalised design consultation to create a custom collection of finished artwork for your home - so your memories are not just stored, but fully brought to life and enjoyed every day.
Do you only do family portraits? Absolutely not! I love photographing life - period. Whether that's engagements, maternity, portraits of the kids, family groups small & large, at-home newborn sessions, even pet portraits! I just love creating photos that document your life & your story. 

Who chooses the location? Together we make a plan for a location that suits your family. I travel full-time all over NZ so the whole country is our playground in terms of locations! Check my location calendar for details on any pop-up locations & travel plans or simply get in touch because I am always happy to travel to you!
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Any tips for what to wear? What time of day is best? When you book your portrait session in with me we start the fun of the planning. I send you my portrait planning guide PDF with answers to all these questions, tips for getting the most from your portrait session & more. I also make a time to chat with you to brainstorm ideas, personalise the location etc.

Got more questions? Or ready to book a session? Follow the link below to my contact form & tell me a little bit about the portraits you're dreaming of having - I can't wait to chat soon!

My philosophy

A GREAT EXPERIENCE
As your photographer I believe my job is not only to take the photos but also to provide an awesome experience for you. This includes helping you plan for epic photos, creating a fun relaxed shoot and producing high quality portraits that will be treasured forever.
TIMELESS & REAL
You will see my imagery is bright, real & authentic. I want to produce a final result for you that will stand the test of time and be treasured for generations. My style comes from years of experience & the hours upon hours I have spent learning my craft.
FUN & RELAXED
I love capturing natural moments as they happen so I work hard to ensure you're relaxed & having fun in front of my camera. I will give you guidance & direction so that you don't feel awkward and instead are focused on creating memories together.
WHY I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER...
​I've been obsessed about documenting life with my camera most of my life. As a young girl I watched Dad's hobby of photography with interest & soon had my own camera to capture my adventures with. 

I started Heidi Horton Photography in 2012 when my passion for photography out grew just being a hobby and in 2016 it became my dream full time job! 

Over the years I've photographed hundreds of families, couples, children & beloved family pets with a focus on capturing the in-between moments, the laughter, love & personalities of my clients.

Alongside my portrait photography my husband, Matt, and I photographed a decade's worth of beautiful wedding days together which taught me so many skills in working with varying lighting, diverse personalities and coaxing emotive imagery from my subjects in tight timeframes. 

This visual craft of documenting life will be my life long obsession.​​

kind words:

"Everything from first booking, to the photo shoot, to going over the photos, to the final prints has been the coolest journey and now I finally have memories of our family to put up on the wall."
"This whole experience has been so relaxed and fun."
"We love our photo wall! The canvases are unreal, amazing quality!"

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