Life is art*. Life is a love affair.
“I think everything in life is art. What you do. How you dress. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in, and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks. And the way you feel. Life is art.”
*Helena Bonham Carter
Photography is my life, my art & my love affair
and right here is where I share it with you.
Welcome to A Love Affair with Light.
From the moment I unscrunch my eyes in the morning to when I rest them at night, I see, feel and listen to light all around me. I bring my whole self to what I do, how I create, process and guide others. I do the same here too.
What is ‘A Love Affair with Light’
This space is rolling, as life does. Here I will guide, teach, nudge, nurture and laugh with you. Whether amateur or professional I am passionate about really helping you to find the light as a photographer. To find your light and shine in it.
For unpaid subscribers there will be fortnightly posts with news and insights for everyone and for paid subscribers new things are coming but it will include creative prompts, anecdotes of process, my wonderings about the things we call life, art and photography, discussions on images, conversations with fellow artists and actually how to use your camera to find the light.
If you’re here ‘FOR THE LOVE’ of it
You’ll get added extras, opportunities to be part of projects, the joy and knowledge that you’re being an incredible support to a very grateful artist.
Where else you can find me?
• My website has all the ways we can work together including “Listen to Your Echo” - this is 1:1 mentoring where we can talk for an hour. You can ask lots of questions and talk about projects, blockages and ideas and then I’ll report back with my notes and thoughts. Great for direction, ideas, encouragement and clarity. You can also buy my latest print on my website.
• Follow me on Instagram. I am building more of a presence here on Substack but Instagram will still be there to showcase recent work.
• Say hello in the comments so we can start connecting.
I’d love to know why you are here, what are you looking forward to and what do you want to develop as a photographer?
Go deeper in your photography:
Listen to Your Echo - 1:1 Mentoring sessions are a combination of a portfolio review and 1:1 mentoring session -You share your work with me, it could be your website, your Instagram, a series you have created.
I will listen for your echoes, read your images and write notes.
Then we schedule a one hour 1:1 session via Zoom and chat through my findings. You can ask questions, we can talk about projects, blockages and ideas you may have.
After the session I’ll drop you a presentation with my notes and thoughts.
These sessions are ideal for anyone who needs some direction, ideas, encouragement and clarity.
Every session is bespoke
A truly invested hour for your work and your journey
I can’t wait to listen to your echo.
2025 Align & Shine Masterclass - 1-4 May, Kurow, New Zealand. A powerful in-person workshop in the beautiful Waitaki Valley. While embracing the glorious scenery of the Waitaki Valley as Autumn turns to Winter, one of the most spectacular times of year you’ll also enjoy creative exercises, sunrise, sunset and blue light shooting, human connection shooting session with models in The Yards, a walk into the High Country with local food and wine, access to Chloe and in real time shifts to your photography and beautiful rustic farm accomodation.
Want to book a shoot?
From commercial/brand shoots to stories of love and life (aka family sessions) to elopements and weddings, being with other humans and creating lasting memories or brand value is the heart and soul of what I do. Each session is an opportunity to capture authentic moments that speak to who you truly are—whether that's showcasing your business's unique personality or documenting the intimate connections between family members. I approach every shoot with the same dedication to storytelling, finding beauty in the genuine interactions and unexpected details that make your story one-of-a-kind.
Although currently based in the Waitaki of New Zealand I love travel and supporting families and businesses all over the country or across the seas.
Ready to create something meaningful together?
Get in touch here.
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Thank you for being here, let’s dance in the light together,
Creative Warrior aka CW x
