Hopu Whakaahua
At Ōhua Midwives, we believe the birth of a pēpi is a sacred taonga, a moment where whakapapa and aroha come together. This service is available not only for whānau in our care, but for anyone who wishes to capture and cherish these special memories. Whether you birth with us or with another midwife, you are warmly invited to access this service so your journey, your strength, and moments of connection with your pēpi and whānau can be treasured.
Birth Photography
Birth is one of the most powerful and sacred moments in life. A birth photography session is about documenting this journey with aroha and respect, capturing the raw emotion, the quiet moments and the instant pēpi enters the world. The focus is not on staged poses, but on authentic storytelling, the wairua, the mana and the connections in the room. From early labour through to those first cuddles, every image is created gently and unobtrusively, so your space remains calm, safe and centred on you and your pēpi.
Hapūtanga Photoshoot
1.5-hours (From $250)
This session is a celebration of hapūtanga. The beauty, strength, and wairua of carrying new life. The shoot is slow-paced and gentle, giving you time to breathe, connect and feel at ease. We’ll capture images that reflect your journey, from intimate portraits of mama and pēpi in the puku, to moments with your partner and whānau if you wish. The most comfortable and beautiful time for maternity photos is usually between 28-34 weeks.
Whānau Photoshoot
1.5-hours (From $250)
This session is all about capturing the aroha, laughter and wairua that make your family unique. These sessions are relaxed and natural, focusing on real moments rather than stiff, posed shots. Over the session we’ll capture a mix of group photos, smaller connections, pēpi with mama or papa, tuākana with teina, grandparents with mokopuna and candid moments that show the true essence of your whānau.
Mana Wāhine Photoshoot
1.5 Hours (From $250)
This photoshoot is a celebration of wāhine. Your strength, beauty and wairua. We create a safe and uplifting space for you to connect with yourself and embrace who you are. The session is relaxed and empowering, with a mix of natural, candid and styled portraits that highlight your mana and mauri. This is more than just a photo session, it’s a chance to slow down, honour yourself and create timeless images that reflect your journey.
We encourage taonga such as kākahu Māori, pounamu, or woven treasures like a korowai or kākahu raranga to be part of any session, adding layers of whakapapa and mātauranga to your photos.
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