Ainsley DS Photography

27/11/2024

Your body is not an apology 🧡
Wise words spoken by

“To build a world that works for everyone, we must first make the radical decision to love every facet of ourselves…‘The body is not an apology’ is the mantra we should all embrace.”
—Kimberlé Crenshaw
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This is the mantra I aim to embrace with every shoot. There is no shame here, all bodies are loved and accepted X

27/11/2024

Walking into the life of your dreams 🧡
I LOVE to make people feel special, because everyone deserves this. Get in touch and make that booking! X
***irphotography

23/11/2024

Happy Sunday lovers 🧡
I still have a few spots available before Xmas if you’re looking to get some special photos done. Whether it’s capturing your family, your beautiful body or your friends, I’m here for love in all its forms.
Vouchers also available X

22/11/2024

A reminder that you can see these mind-blowingly powerful images of Ashley’s birth on my website 🧡
Truly an incredible moment I have captured on camera X

22/11/2024

Sharing a few beautiful film snaps from this whimsical little elopement getaway a couple of months ago 🧡 I’m so behind on sharing work from weddings, and so behind on sharing stuff I have on film! This was truly such a magical and special day and it was such an honor to be apart of it. 🩷

13/11/2024

Friends! Please excuse my absence on here lately, I’ve been crazy busy with editing and business stuff but I am aching to get back out there and shoot! I have lots of ideas for fun creative shoots to do this summer and I’m always looking for diverse bodies to model for me 🧡 if this you’ve ever wanted to be considered as a model for my shoots please fill out the form in my link in bio! I am also looking for more participants for my .might.feel.a.pinch project which will be kicking off this month. 🧡

Lots of exciting things to come 🥰

***rphotographer

11/11/2024

Summer is coming 🧡
Book that shoot! X

08/11/2024

Photography is more about pretty pictures. It's about capturing people and moments of time. Don't let those memories slip by x

Auckland based portrait photographer here to capture your engagements, weddings, elopements, family memories and friendships. This one is for all the lovers.

08/11/2024

Ardon and I had so much fun doing this empowerment photoshoot session Auckland last year. The carefully curated session aimed to break societal stereotypes and celebrate the timeless beauty of all body types.

A special q***r men's empowerment portrait photo sesssion with the multi talented artist Ardon England in West Auckland, NZ. A photo shoot all about self expression, grief, love and self acceptance. By Ainsley DS Photography.

07/11/2024

This shoot was such a pleasure to photograph, something outside the norm with people living life and loving life in a big way. x

Love, friendship and freedom. Take a look at this gorgeous polyamorous love shoot in one of Auckland’s most special locations. Want to capture your relationship with an intimate shoot? Contact Ainsley DS Photography

06/11/2024

Capturing a newborn family through a natural home photoshoot is a beautiful way to preserve those early moments together. I loved doing this shoot and I love the results even more! x

A beautiful natural newborn shoot at home in Auckland. The perfect way to capture family memories is with a photoshoot is with NZ portrait photographer Ainsley DS photography.

05/11/2024

This gorgeous family photoshoot under the cherry blossom trees in Auckland captures a moment in time that so many of us grow up to treasure.

A beautiful spring family photo shoot in Auckland under the cherry blossoms by portrait photographer Ainsley DS Photography

04/11/2024

This shoot is STILL swoon worthy x

A stunningly beautiful classic romantic couples shoot in Paris with New Zealand based portrait photographer Ainsley Ds Photography. Book your own engagement or couple shoot in Auckland.

02/11/2024

A beautiful west coast maternity session with mum-to-be Elyse. This little Auckland beach never fails to provide the goods!

A beautiful sunset photo session on a West coast Auckland beach for mum-to-be Elyse. Photos by portrait and empowerment photographer Ainsley DS Photography.

01/11/2024

A photo from this series was the first ever I had published in Photo Vogue, and it is still one of my all time favourite shoots I’ve ever done. Because this is what I want to do. Helping people be a little bit kinder to themselevs- This is what makes the world a little bit better x

A stunning empowerment shoot with disabled activist, artist and all round amazing woman Fran in the west coast of Auckland. Because all bodies are good bodies and all bodies deserve to be celebrated.

01/11/2024

This photoshoot is not just about pictures; it's about creating a narrative of empowerment, self-love, and embracing the beauty of every curve. Comfort has since gone on to score some super impressive modelling gigs so keep an eye out for her beautiful face around town. x

A stunning bo***ir empowerment shoot with model Comfort in Auckland, NZ. A special portrait session all about embracing the curves and natural beauty of this stunning plus size model.

31/10/2024

This beautiful backyard wedding had all the important elements of a memorable day with sunshine, pure joy, lots of love and butterflies!

Looking for an elopement or small wedding photographer who can discreetly capture your day? Take a look at this gorgeous backyard wedding in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty with Ainsley DS Photography

30/10/2024

A special empowerment photoshoot with the multi talented artist Ardon England in Auckland, NZ. A shoot all about self expression, grief, love and self acceptance.

A special q***r men's empowerment portrait photo sesssion with the multi talented artist Ardon England in West Auckland, NZ. A photo shoot all about self expression, grief, love and self acceptance. By Ainsley DS Photography.