Beautiful portraits. No awkward posing.
A great portrait doesn't just show what you look like. It captures something about who you are.
At Smoke&Mirrors Studio, we create beautiful, contemporary portraits for women who want photographs with personality, style and a little more impact than the everyday snapshot.
Our private Christchurch studio gives us complete control over the light, allowing us to create everything from soft, natural portraits to dramatic, editorial images and timeless black-and-white photography.
You don't need to know how to pose.
Most people don't. Standing in front of a professional camera can feel surprisingly awkward when you're not used to it. That's why we don't expect you to arrive knowing what to do.
We'll guide you through every pose, expression and movement. We'll make small adjustments, find your best angles and work with the light until everything comes together.
You simply need to turn up. We'll take care of the rest.
Portraits with personality
Your portrait session should look like you, not a generic studio headshot.
Perhaps you want something polished and sophisticated. Maybe you're looking for a bold, fashion-inspired portrait. Or perhaps you want something relaxed, feminine and natural. We can create a variety of looks during your session, using different outfits, lighting and backgrounds to give your photographs their own character.
And if you love the timeless quality of black and white, we'll create portraits where light, expression and personality become the focus.
For real women
Our clients are women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
We're not trying to make you look like somebody else. We're looking for the best version of you – your expression, your confidence, your personality and the details that make you individual.
With professional lighting, expert posing and a relaxed studio environment, we'll create portraits you'll be proud to share and even happier to keep.
Classic. Contemporary. You.
Whether you want one exceptional portrait or a complete collection of different looks, we'll create something personal and beautifully photographed.
Come to the studio. Relax. Let us show you what we see.
Let’s design your photo experience
Interested in a photo shoot, a free, no-obligation phone consult or just like to know more? Pop your details in the form and we’ll get back to you. There’s never any hard sell.
We carefully design every photo experience. For that reason all sessions begin with a brief consultation call. This allows us to ensure that we’re the right fit for each other, walk you through the full experience, and answer all of your questions before taking the next step.