Rachel Hume Photography represents a Taupo-based photography business built on genuine passion and recognized professional achievement. Living in Kinloch on the edges of Lake Taupo with her husband, two sons, and several beloved pets, Rachel transformed her lifelong love of photography into a professional business in 2018. Her photographic journey began at a young age, sparked by images created by her father, particularly a powerful black and white self-portrait that demonstrated how impactful a photograph can be.
Rachel’s photography philosophy centers on the emotional power of images and their ability to preserve moments in time that would otherwise be lost or forgotten. She appreciates how photographs can evoke different emotions for each viewer, creating personal connections and preserving memories permanently. This understanding of photography’s deeper significance informs every session and assignment she undertakes. Her professional qualifications include achieving Licentiate of the Photographic Society of New Zealand in 2019 and Associate of the Photographic Society of New Zealand in 2023, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and continuously developing her craft.
Rachel predominantly specializes in pet photography and sports photography, bringing her distinctive style to both genres. Her furtography sessions capture the personality and character of beloved pets, while her sports photography most commonly finds her on rugby pitch sidelines or following local hunts. She loves using natural light and prefers her images to feel relaxed and unposed, offering clients a fun, friendly, and relaxed photography experience that puts subjects at ease. This approach results in authentic images that capture genuine moments rather than stiff, artificial poses.
Beyond her specializations in pets and sport, Rachel indulges her creative side by producing images with a more artistic slant, designed to be created as art prints or cards. This artistic work demonstrates her versatility and creative vision, showing that her skills extend beyond commercial photography into fine art creation. Rachel finds excitement in reflecting on how much her photography has grown and changed over the years, and she looks forward to the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Her enthusiasm for continuous improvement and artistic growth ensures that clients receive not just competent photography, but work from someone who genuinely loves their craft and constantly strives to push creative boundaries.
