• Within the fleeting embrace of a mother lies a universe of love and warmth.

  • The bond between a mother and child is a symphony of love, played out in the rhythms of everyday moments.

  • "Rewa has a gift for making you feel truly seen, and the result is an experience like no other".

    Jing Wen

Capture the essence of Mother’s Day


This Mother's Day, seize the opportunity to immortalise the essence of maternal love with a timeless portrait.

In a world where moments fly by in the blink of an eye, capturing the bond between a mother and her child is an invaluable treasure. A mother's embrace, her tender gaze, and the unconditional love she radiates are moments that deserve to be preserved for eternity.

By immortalising these fleeting moments in a portrait, we not only celebrate the profound significance of motherhood but also create a lasting legacy to be cherished by generations to come. So, this Mother's Day, honour the extraordinary women in your life by capturing their essence in a portrait that will stand the test of time.

Experience the black art…

A portrait resonates through years, decades and into future lives. It tells a story of you to all those who come after. We invite you to a world where the image is no longer digital, no longer one of thousands, but one hanging still on a plate. A frozen echo of moment, of story, of your story and those that surround you, a moment embedded by light and shadow.

Your legacy is unique, and so too will be the portrait that holds it through the generations. Photographic alchemist, Rewa Rendall, will weave your narrative into each image, capturing the light and contrast of your years in a way that only the artistry of the wet plate technique can achieve.

Step inside and explore.

A single picture can speak volumes, echoing your journey, experiences, and the very essence of who you are. Your legacy portrait, hand crafted with the meticulous wet plate technique from 1856, transcends the ordinary. Each plate is a testament to permanence, a tangible legacy that will be cherished by generations to come.

By booking your Legacy Portrait session today, you're not just investing in a photograph; you're creating a timeless heirloom. A portrait that will echo through the ages, telling your story long after the digital fades away.

Seize the opportunity to preserve your legacy. Book your session today and let your story be etched in silver, where one picture truly echoes forever.

Unique handcrafted experience. $250

Sunday Special $200

Transport yourself back to an era of black art photography. During your 30min session in the historic Kinsey Studio & Darkroom, together we will create a unique plate - handcrafted using the collodion wetplate process developed in 1856.

8x8” unique handcrafted Tintype plate
varnished and presented in a keepsake box

Kinsey Studio & Darkroom, Ferrymead Heritage Park
Christchurch

Reserve your seat this Sunday.

LIMITED SESSIONS - PLEASE CALL 027 550 3770

handcraft your legacy

handcraft your legacy