Jade Cvetkov Photography is led by Jade Cvetkov, a photographer from the Wairarapa region who has been working professionally for over ten years. Her background in art and creativity helped develop her photographic eye, beginning with a diploma in Visual Arts earned around 2004, which provided her first taste of real photography using darkroom techniques and film.
Since 2015, Jade has worked with the Wairarapa Times Age newspaper, an experience that significantly shaped her photographic style. This newspaper work developed her documentarian approach, favoring candid, natural shots over stiff posed photographs. She loves showing the candid side of people and firmly believes that natural photography is always better. This philosophy permeates all her work, whether photographing sports, events, or small weddings throughout the Wairarapa.
Jade specializes in sports and event photography, bringing energy and a keen eye for action to every assignment. Her work regularly appears in the local newspaper, documenting everything from rugby matches and motorsports to community events and school activities. The documentary style she has honed allows her to capture authentic moments as they unfold, preserving the excitement and energy of events without intrusion.
For weddings, Jade brings a fun, lighthearted approach combined with her documentary style. She helps pose clients when needed and provides guidance for those unsure what to do, but most of the time operates in the background capturing candid moments naturally. This unobtrusive method means couples and guests can enjoy their celebration while Jade documents the authentic story of their day. What Jade loves most about photography is capturing moments in time and preserving memories forever.
