Kirsty Joy Creative is operated by Kirsty Joy, an internationally award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based in Ruakaka, Northland, New Zealand. She specializes in maternity and weddings but also loves to photograph families and newborns. Since buying her first DSLR, Kirsty has completed her Diploma of Professional Photography and has become recognized with featured awards for her work. Using the lens, she tells stories of empowerment, grace, and love, celebrating life through the art of photography.
Through many twists and turns and various traumas, Kirsty’s journey and studies in psychology give her a unique understanding of the strength, beauty, and resilience that lies within everyone. This background allows her to offer clients the chance to be seen and celebrated, turning moments into cherished memories and creating a space for everyone to embrace their uniqueness. Her approach combines professionalism and expertise with a friendly, approachable, and kind demeanor that makes clients feel instantly comfortable and confident.
Kirsty is a multi-talented and inspiring photographer who has the ability to make people feel extremely comfortable in their own skin through her lovely nature and presence, as well as her precise and clear direction. Clients describe feeling good about themselves during sessions while she captures incredibly flattering and special images. Her work encompasses everything from maternity shoots that help celebrate pregnancy milestones to portrait sessions that empower individuals postpartum, as well as wedding photography that documents love stories. Kirsty’s dedication to her craft means she’s willing to travel to capture your special moments, bringing her unique combination of technical skill, psychological insight, and genuine care to every session she photographs.
