Honour your whānau. Create a taonga.

This Matariki, celebrate the Māori New Year with a handcrafted portrait made using the 1850s wet plate collodion process.

Matariki is a time to gather, reflect, and remember. It's a moment to honour those who came before us and cherish those beside us now. These portraits offer a beautiful way to mark the occasion—capturing your whānau in a one-of-a-kind image made by hand, using silver, light, and glass.

Whether it’s parents and tamariki, grandparents, siblings, or chosen whānau—these sessions are about connection and legacy.

✨ Each booking includes:

One handcrafted wet plate portrait (glass or metal)
A digital scan for sharing
A 15% discount for all Matariki weekend sessions

Spaces are limited and fill quickly—book now to create your own taonga for the future.

Matariki: Wet Plate Portrait Sessions

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Wet Plate Portrait Session ticket