created around you
Your Family. Your World.
Your Life Story Honoured.
Some things become more valuable with time.
The people you care for. The life you’ve built. The traditions, places and passions that have become part of your story.
Perhaps you'd love to bring several generations of your family together. Perhaps there's a person whose story deserves to be celebrated, a family property with generations of history, or a chapter of life you never want to forget.
Luminary is for people who recognise that these things are worth more than a fleeting moment. They deserve a place in your home, something your family can hold, revisit and enjoy for years to come.
Working throughout Northland, from Matakana to Kerikeri, East to West, Luminary brings the entire experience to your home, estate or any sentimental location that holds personal memories. Nationwide and international sessions welcomed.
There is no limit on who is involved. Your portraits can include parents, multiple generations, pets, horses, a family farm, a much loved vehicle or vessel and all the passions that have shaped your life.
Every experience begins with understanding what matters to you. From there, the creativity, photography and finished artwork are shaped around your family and your story.
“We had such an amazing experience... Sarahlee was incredibly patient and accommodating with our whole family - working around mobility needs for my parents, and somehow capturing beautiful moments with our kids... These will be treasured forever. ”
The Curiosity Call
We begin with a private conversation about your family, the things you love and what you'd like your photographs to mean. It's an opportunity to explore the possibilities and see whether Luminary is right for you.
The Wall & Wardrobe Consult
We meet in your home to discuss the details, develop the creative plan, review possible locations, show you through all our amazing album and frame choices, help with wardrobe choices, and arrange everything needed for your portraits.
The Photography
Your portraits are created on your property, favourite landscape or anywhere sentimental to you.
The pace is shaped around your family, whether that means keeping things lively for young children or allowing more time, rest and flexibility for anyone who needs it. Sarahlee guides everyone throughout, so you can relax and enjoy being together.
The Reveal
Your photographs are unveiled during a private in home viewing, with framed artwork visualised to scale on your own walls.
Explore beautiful framing finishes and bespoke albums, curated around your family and life story. Sarahlee personally guides you through the possibilities, allowing you the time and space to choose the pieces you truly love, without pressure.
If time is precious, ask about our same-day priority editing and reveal.
The Artwork & Delivery
Your chosen pieces are professionally handcrafted and finished to an exceptional standard.
From framed portraits to albums and gift prints, everything is created just for you.
Personally delivered by Sarahlee with the option of installation by a licensed, architectural builder LBP.
“The consultation was incredibly helpful and really made sure we ended up with a set of portraits that were above and beyond our expectations.
Sarahlee was amazing to work with and was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. She has a real knack for making the shoot fun and breezy. Everything came out looking absolutely stunning and Sarahlee was exceptionally helpful in guiding us through choosing which portraits from the shoot...
Couldn’t be happier with any aspect of the experience.”