maternity | motherhood | family

Empowering women through portraits

GALLERIES

Maternity

Motherhood

Portraits + Personal Branding

Family

OUR MISSION

At Charlie Horse Photography we believe in empowering women through the art of photography.

Pregnancy and motherhood are incredible journeys filled with moments of profound strength, joy and love. Our mission is to celebrate these moments, allowing every women to see the power and beauty within herself.

We aim to capture the essence of motherhood and strive to create images that resonate with depth and emotion.

We create a supportive and empowering environment where women can feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, allowing their true selves to shine through.

At Charlie Horse Photography we believe that every women deserves to feel seen, heard and celebrated. Let us capture the moments that matter most to you, and together we’ll create images that empower and inspire for generations to come.

ABOUT US

SARAH SIMMONS

Sarah is the multi award winning photographer behind CHARLIE HORSE PHOTOGRAPHY. Specialising in Maternity, Motherhood and Family portraits. With over 15 years experience Sarah is one of the most sought after portrait photographers in the country.

“My goal is to take the best photographs you have ever seen of yourself and help you to see yourself the way your partners, children, family and friends see you! I want you to love the experience of being photographed and feel proud to be the amazing, beautiful, powerful wahine you are!” x

VANESSA BURNS

Vanessa is the talent behind WILD VIOLET COSMETIC INK. With over 20 years experience in the beauty industry Vanessa is an amazing make up artist who specialises in making women look and feel beautiful. Vanessa is also a highly sought after cosmetic tattooist.

“I genuinely love making whoever is in my chair feel relaxed and pampered. Complete celebrity treatment all round!”

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View fullsize This is the absolutely stunning Morgan🔥Hair and make up by the awesome @wildvioletcosmeticink ❤️ #maternityphotography #fineartphotography #maternityshoot #bestpregnancyphotos❤️❤️❤️
View fullsize This is the absolutely stunning Morgan🔥Hair and make up by the awesome @wildvioletcosmeticink ❤️ This image was created after I learnt SO MANY things from the incredible @photographybynatashaince education! #maternityphotography #fineartphotography
View fullsize Nothing better than a quick colour change in photoshop to give you variety without having to change dresses! This is the absolutely stunning Morgan🔥Hair and make up by the awesome @wildvioletcosmeticink ❤️ #maternityphotography #fineartphotography #
View fullsize Such a pleasure to photograph this amazing family! Tahni, Neal, Billy and Charlie ❤️ #portraitphotography #fineart #photographer #familyphotographer #wellingtonphotographer #charliehorsephotography #fineartphotography #familyphotography #familyphotos
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View fullsize SISTERS | COUSINS | BEST FRIENDS. How special will these photographs be when these girls grow old. It warms my heart to be able to take photographs like this ❤️ Hair and make up by @wildvioletcosmeticink #portraitphotography #90sstyle #fineartphotogr
View fullsize SISTERS | COUSINS | BEST FRIENDS. How special will these photographs be when these girls grow old. It warms my heart to be able to take photographs like this ❤️ Hair and make up by @wildvioletcosmeticink #portraitphotography #90sstyle #fineartphotogr
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View fullsize First shoot back and I had the privilege of photographing this beautiful woman! This is the stunning Hayley 🔥Hair and make up by the awesome @wildvioletcosmeticink ❤️ #maternityphotography #fineartphotography #maternityshoot #bestpregnancyphotos❤️❤️

a photoshoot with charlie horse photography

kind words

  • Her calm professional approach while also warm and friendly made me feel at ease. I was having my maternity photoshoot and she made me feel beautiful and happy. My photos came out amazing! highly recommend sarah above others.

    Marina

  • Sarah is an absolute professional with a talent that is obvious in her outstanding work. I highly recommend Sarah if you are looking for photos you can treasure forever.

    Charlotte

  • when we received our photos (which were beautifully presented it took our breath away. Without a doubt it was worth every cent! as i walk through our home it fills my heart seeing our beautiful bambinos. i will treasure these portraits forever.

    Nat