Emily Clavis Photography offers a warm, relaxed photography experience for growing families, tiny toes, and all the beautifully ordinary moments in between based in Kaikoura. Emily’s sessions are all about play, connection, and capturing the little things that make your family yours. No pressure, no posing, just real life as it unfolds. As a mum of two, capturing photos for families is truly a passion for Emily. She knows just how fleeting moments can be with little ones and feels so lucky to help freeze those tiny details and connections before they slip away.
Sessions with Emily are all about what your family does best, whether at the beach, playing in the backyard, or snuggled up at home. There are no stiff poses and no pressure, just you and your people being yourselves while Emily captures your story as it naturally unfolds. Her approach follows a simple philosophy: pause less, play more. She creates an environment where families can be themselves, focusing on authentic connections and genuine moments rather than forced interactions or uncomfortable positioning.
What makes Emily’s approach unique is that she shoots exclusively on her iPhone to keep things natural, easy, and affordable. She’s learned that beautiful photos don’t have to come with a huge price tag and wanted to offer something that feels more relaxed, more real, and way more accessible without compromising on the moments that matter. She knows professional photography can be expensive, so this approach allows her to offer sessions that are simple, fast, and affordable while still freezing those fleeting memories for families. Every session still feels pretty special, and if you’ve ever wished you could just pause time, Emily sees you. Her unique mobile photography approach means families get meaningful, heartfelt images that capture their story without the traditional barriers of professional photography costs.
