My obsession is creating photos you love
You fall madly in love; can’t stop staring at your newborn’s toes… whatever the event, life is full of moments that beg to be remembered, to be treasured and relived.
But photos don’t always turn out the way you wish and there are so many details to stress about. It can be overwhelming!
I can bring your photoshoot dreams to life with minimum fuss. My OCD can take care of the details! We will chat about your best colours, find the perfect location and dream up a shoot that will be all your dreams come true so that you have fun and TRULY look your best.
Are you looking for someone who can:
- Give guidance in the planning
- Help you and your people figure out what to wear for your session
- Make posing easy and fun to help you look your best
- Catch the genuine magic as it happens
- Create timeless images that will be treasured for generations to come
Kate
“I had never done anything like this before, but Christella made me feel at ease.”
I would rate my overall experience 5/5. I loved how easy going Christella was, and that she gave great direction and made me feel very comfortable – she is very professional, and the turn around time for receiving my photos was very quick.
I had never done anything like this before, but Christella made me feel at ease when I had told her that I was nervous and not very confident, and honestly made the experience so much better. I honestly enjoyed the whole session – it was fun and easy, and Christella is always so positive and kind, which makes all the difference!!
Rowena
“Christella’s unique and beautiful style shone in the pictures.”
I am so grateful I found the talented Christella when I was looking to have my wedding dress made. She was a pleasure to work with and takes so much pride in what she does. At the time Christella was working with Melinda O’Donoghue who is renowned for her beautiful dresses. Christella also did an engagement photoshoot for my fiancé and I. Christella’s unique and beautiful style shone through in the pictures. Very inspiring young woman. I would recommend to any friend or family.
Bethany
“I am a very hard to please perfectionist but Christella out-delivered even my expectations.”
I had my maternity, newborn and a family shoot all done with Christella and I can’t recommend her highly enough! We faced countless challenges (no sunset, babies that wouldn’t go to sleep, an “over it” toddler and an uncooperative husband) but Christella was never fazed by anything, made me feel relaxed and delivered stunning images even when we only got seconds to shoot in!
My husband, in particular, doesn’t like being photographed. But Christella made him so comfortable, he enjoyed the shoot and absolutely loves the special photo she got of just him and our boy.
I could go on and on. I am a very hard to please perfectionist but Christella surprised me and out-delivered even my expectations.
Jodie
“She created magic. Her care with the lighting and getting the moment was above and beyond.”
Our family of six with four children under 10 had the pleasure of having Christella take some family photographs last year. It is not easy to get four children to co-operate, but Christella was a champion.
She was calm and professional and encouraging to my children. She created magic. Her care with the lighting and getting the moment was above and beyond.
You would not be disappointed if you had Christella capture your special moments.
Emily
“She took pictures from flattering angles that made me feel slim and beautiful.”
I had the great blessing of a photo shoot with the beautiful and talented Christella Maria. She was so easy going and patient. My baby was a little tired and fussy but she was so clever and captured the most adorable photographs. She very amazingly took pictures from very flattering angles that made me feel slim and beautiful. I would absolutely recommend her talent to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion – baby pictures, engagement or wedding photography. She has the talent to capture and edit moments we all treasure and she has the sweetest personality to make you feel totally at ease!! I’d definitely give my experience with her 5 stars.
Kirsty
“Immediately our three small children felt at ease with Christella.”
Immediately our three small children felt at ease with Christella, her sweet and caring nature ensured the images truly reflected the boys. We are thrilled with the gorgeous images of our family and will treasure these for years to come.
Georgia
“We were amazed by her ability to get our 3 under 3 to pose and smile…Christella captured our family beautifully.”
Christella created the most gorgeous family portraits for us in late 2019. I have very little sense of style, but we were able to tell Christella the look I wanted for our photos and she helped us put together the perfect outfits. What a fun and talented young lady! She was as excited as we were to get the most adorable portraits of our little ones.
We weren’t able to travel far for a location, but her photos captured the perfect angles, making a humble city park into a beautiful set. We were amazed by her ability to get our 3 under 3 to pose and smile, getting more photos in a shorter time than we imagined possible! We are so pleased with the photos, perfect for enlarged prints and gifts for grandparents – not to mention the memories. Christella captured our family beautifully and we look forward to getting more photos with her in the future!
Hana
“Christella helped me feel comfortable in my own skin.”
Very impressed with the final result and extensive expression of light in my shoot. Christella helped me feel comfortable in my own skin, and brought out the best of my personality throughout the composition.
