Mum holding her dress out at sunset maternity session at the beach
Mum and dad holding baby close during newborn session in bishopdale studio
Detail image of baby sleeping during in home newborn session
Mum holding her 10 week baby during newborn session in Bishopdale studio aand dad looking at baby,
Four generation family sunset session at Mcleans Island, Christchurch
In home newborn session in Christchurch, cuddling mum on the sofa
Maternity sunrise session on at Sumner Beach, Christchurch
motherhood session during sunset in an open field in christchurch
sunrise solo mum maternity session at waimari beach in christchurch
First time mum holding her 10 week old baby during studio newborn session in Bishopdale
Dad holding newborn baby up and looking at her little scrumch during studio session in Bishopdale
in home newborn session, cuddling mum and dad sleeping
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MATERNITY, NEWBORN

AND FAMILY

Photographer

Christchurch, New Zealand


Hey!


I'm so glad your search for a Christchurch photographer led you here. If you're looking for someone to capture the essence of this chapter in your family's story, you're in the right place. Together we'll create a gallery of timeless & nostalgic images. I'll gently guide you to slow down and connect with your loved ones, creating genuine connections.


My approach is warm, relaxed and I'll ensure your session feels easy and enjoyable. No forced smiles or awkward posing - just honest, beautiful snapshots of your family's magic.


I’d be honoured to capture your memories through my lens.

 

Ella 🤍

new parents to be making a heart on bump during maternity session at Taylors Mistake Christchurch

Client Love

"We can't recommend Ella Kozak Photography enough. Ella has captured some of our most important moments in our lives from our maternity shoot, newborn and now our 6 month milestone.

Ella went above and beyond to capture our memories so beautifully and the photos speak for themselves. Ella has made every session feel relaxed, comfortable and fun. We look forward to Ella capturing many more important moments for our family in the years to come".


Rebecca and Hamish

client love

"I CANNOT RECOMMEND ELLA ENOUGH! SHE MADE ME AND MY DAUGHTER FEEL COMPLETELY AT EASE FROM THE MINUTE WE MET. THE PHOTOS TURNED OUT ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND REALLY NATURAL LOOKING. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BOOKING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE".

ROCHELLE AND TALIA


client love

"Ella was super awesome to work with! Easy going, relaxed and professional. We felt like Ella really got some amazing raw, natural moments between me and my son which we will be able to look back on and cherish forever. We adore the wholesome moments you captured between us".


Alesha and Alfie

client love

"We loved our photoshoot with Ella. It was fun and the photos turned out fantastic. I have already framed some for relatives and can't wait to put some on the walls in our new home. I would highly recommend Ella to everyone wanting natural unique photos captured and will definitely get more photos in the future. Thanks Ella, you're amazing".


Ange and Nigel

client love

"Highly recommend Ella. We have used her for our maternity and newborn photos and we have had so many compliments on them. Ella was so understanding and professional when it came to the photos and working with our kids. We plan to book a big family photo early in 2025".


Charlotte and Jack

client love

"We were lucky enough to have Ella come to our home on 3 separate occasions to capture the timeline of pregnancy, our newborn and eldest child. This was our first experience with a photographer and Ella brought such a comforting and warm energy straight away, which allowed us to just be ourselves and in turn, capture some gorgeous candid shots. Her patience with our newborns need during the session was amazing, we never felt rushed or like we had to make either child do something they weren't happy with. We are in love with our photos and feel like Ella perfectly captured each moment in time for our family. We were given a great range of coloured shots, black and whites, different poses and a good mix of whole family photos, us as parents and the kids themselves too. We really cherish our album and would be more than happy to work with Ella again".


Alysia and Lewis

PROCESS


01.


GET IN TOUCH

Fill out a quick contact form and click on the 'send message' button. Let me know which package you are interested in, who will be included and if you have any thoughts about location or the vibe you're after. I'll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss availability and details.





02.


CONTRACT & PAYMENT


Once all the details for your session are confirmed, I will send through a contract for you to sign, a questionnaire for you to fill out and I require a 50% non- refundable deposit to secure your booking. Payment plans are available. The remaining balance must be paid prior to your session.




03.


PLANNING & SESSION


Every session is unique, so before we begin, I'll plan every detail with you about ideas or visions you may have, e.g. location, personal touch etc. My goal is to make you feel relaxed and comfortable capturing your authentic moments, so I'll guide you naturally to capture genuine interactions. I'll provide gentle direction and guided posing to highlight your best angles and we can take breaks when needed, especially if little ones are involved.





04.


YOUR GALLERY


Roughly 2-3 weeks after your session, you will receive an email to your online gallery to reflect the best moments from our time together. Additional images can be purchased for $15 each or if you love the full gallery, you can purchase for an extra $100. A few sneak peeks will be posted a day or two later, unless declined.