LUXURY RURAL RETREATS & FARM TOURS

Disconnect from the distractions of everyday life and reconnect to nature. Dave & Keegan did an incredible job of putting together Hawkes Bay Escapes - one of the best glamping sites in New Zealand. They just needed the imagery to help prove it!

Hawkes Bay Escapes offers amazing glamping under the stars, fresh farm bacon & eggs and private farm tours. A uniquely Kiwi experience that deserved a unique Kiwi eye to capture it!

I captured my first hand experience of my stay to imitate the authentic nature of their beautiful business. The photography and videography combo was the perfect way to tell their story.

“These are epic, you are too good! Thank you SO MUCH. You have magic eyeballs!”

— Dave & Keegan

INFLUENCER MARKETING COLLAB

The launch of the new Samsung S9+ had ambassador, Jess Quinn thinking up ways to show off it’s epic new features. Wanting to demonstrate it’s water resistant capabilities, she enlisted my help for a little sunrise mission.

Jess’ concept was to play on the idea of perspective by inverting an image of her doing a handstand.

We of course made the most of the morning and shot a bunch of other cool snaps. The Images were shared on her Instagram in partnership with Samsung New Zealand.

”After everything I went through, the most important thing I learnt was that sometimes you just need to change the way you look at something in order for it to all make sense… if your life gets tipped upside down, if you're struggling to make sense of it all, maybe change your perspective, you may find there was beauty there all along.” - Jess Quinn

PURITY IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY

Sustainable sparkling water while minimising impact on the Earth. Kōpū Water is bottled in a recyclable, resealable aluminum bottle, that is designed with intention as the most eco-friendly alternative to glass and plastic.

Highlighting their ethos of sustainability, nature and adventure, I set out to capture Kōpū Waters’ bottle in beautiful locations around New Zealand.

“From slopes to seaside, we want our bottle to go with you wherever your feet may wander”

This project was captured on an ongoing basis to provide constant fresh content to the Kōpuū Water Instagram and also placed in various magazine ads around the United States.

AUCKLAND BASED MAKEUP ARTIST

Makeup that plays to your features, not covers them up. Upon officially launching her brand new freelancing website, Rachel from Copper & Kohl found she was lacking high quality imagery to help reflect her level of skill & professionalism. Working together we wanted to create clean, beautiful content that would showcase Rachels expert talent.

In addition to the demonstrational makeup shots, we had fun getting creative with some flat-lays to act as relevant fill in content on the Copper & Kohl Instagram. This on brand imagery communicated the use of high quality product, comprehensive industry knowledge and her stunning classic style.

“I couldn’t be happier with the images Lola has done for Copper & Kohl, they have massively impacted my business in a positive way. We were able to work together to find the style I was going for and she captured it perfectly. Incredibly talented and professional, but also just a pleasure to work with. 10/10 would recommend.”

— Rachel Beedell

AMBASSADOR WORK

As more Kiwis opt to be tourists in their own backyard, Samsung New Zealand wanted to show the nation that there is no longer a need for an expensive camera to catch all the action – instead you can have a pro camera in your pocket with the Galaxy S9. I was able to tie this into my brand by adding the S9 to my professional photography kit.

The aim for this partnership was to drive awareness, conversation and engagement online for Samsungs new Galaxy S9+.

Adventuring along the West Coast of the South Island, we set out to highlight the new and improved camera, particularly the dual aperture feature which allows high quality images to be taken in low light. This came into play while exploring Fox Glaciers Ice Caves.

Content was shared on my social media channels, blog and used to support the Urban List media release. Check them out in the links below!

“Absolutely love your shot on the S9 that you posted to Instagram yesterday. We’ve shared it around the whole office!”

— Chloe Tonkin, Mango Communications

I had so much fun putting together this video edit of our adventures. I shot the footage on a mixture of the GS9 and my own camera to demonstrate how well the quality of the phone can sit along side professional camera gear.

CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH GRAZING AND CRAFT COCKTAILS

On Board Kitchen needed imagery that compelled you to eat with your eyes. I was lucky enough to shoot (and taste) their amazing creations and experience the atmosphere at their events.

We worked together to create a rustic vibe for the images. The client was after a warm, grainy and raw treatment which echoed their organic and sustainable approach to food. This really enhanced the natural foods and textures used, in turn helping the viewer to nearly feel, hear and taste the images.

“Lola is one of the family. Her eye for energy in moments is unlike anyone we have ever met. Her photography is art. And we are so lucky to have her art all over our website.”

— Rochelle & Joao

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F45 TEAM TRAINING

F45 Takapuna needed unique imagery specific to their studio. F45 Training Global provides great assets for studios, however Takapuna wanted to recognise the uniqueness of their studio by including images of what makes them so - their members.

Capturing in studio lifestyle imagery allowed us to showcase the amazing trainers and members working to their fitness goals and having fun while doing it.

Imagery is used across the F45 Training Takapuna Instagram and Facebook. Having imagery of members is a useful way to get people excited about the brand by sharing their own experience, and in turn reaching a wider audience.

X3 OFF ROAD LUXURY

The road only ends where you want it to in the new BMW X3.

BMW New Zealand enlisted the help of my photographic skills and engaged following to promote the release of the brand new X3.

The project required adventurous, authentic and meaningful content. Known for loving a jaunt up a West Coast beach - I was pumped to take the BMW X3 for a northern road trip experience.

While illustrating the X3’s ability to drive seamlessly on all terrains, I also showcased the X3’s sophisticated side, comfort & versatility.

Travelling in the insanely photogenic X3 was luxurious and really proved that it’s heart belongs to landscapes beyond the confines of a city.

Content was shared on my Instagram and stories. See it in action through the links below!