About ESTHER
Listen in and hear about Esther’s creative story on Creative Matters Podcast, 2024.
Esther has been creating beautiful photographs for over 30 years and is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s top portrait photographers. Her work has a unique, dreamy quality that’s instantly recognisable - often with a sense of quiet magic. Esther has a knack for capturing people and places in a way that feels deeply personal, often revealing layers you might otherwise miss. She experiments with creative techniques & tools, which adds a playful and artistic edge to her photography. A Nikon Ambassador for New Zealand, an Asukabook Ambassador for Australasia, Esther’s work is celebrated both locally and internationally. For her, photography isn’t isn’t just about taking pictures—it’s about creating art that truly connects with people."
Esther is a double Grand Master and an Honorary Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP).
Some recent awards and accolades…
WINNER: Highly Commended Award | Sotherby’s International Realty | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History | Art Review 2023
FINALIST: Changing Threads, New Zealand Contemporary Textile Fibre Awards 2024
FINALIST: Waikato Museum National Contemporary Art Award 2023
FINALIST: Parkin Drawing Prize 2022 and 2021
HONOURABLE MENTION and ‘TOP 5’ Jurors choice at the IPA International Photography Awards 2021
WINNER: NZIPP Creative Photographer of the Year 2023, 2021, 2020
WINNER: NZ PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2020
NZ Pacific Studio 2020/2021 ANZAC Bridge Fellow
FINALIST: NZIPP Illustrative Photographer of the Year 2022
WINNER: Highest Scoring print award 2021 with 100/100 for The Secret Keeper book
HONOURABLE MENTION and ‘TOP 5’ Jurors choice at the IPA International Photography Awards
WINNER: NZIPP Portrait Open Photographer of the Year 2020
FINALIST: HeadOn International Portrait Award May 2020
