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Home Maker
Sock Finder
Lunch Packer
Pancake Maker
& Your New Photographer

HI FRIENDS, I’M LEAH BROODRYK

I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT CAPTURING WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU. I OFFER SOULFUL, NATURAL & WARM FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY HERE IN PALMERSTON NORTH.

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QUICK LINKS

Most Recent

My newest maternity shoot is in the Studio Broodryk Journal.

Spring Sessions

Warm evenings are on their way, a perfect time to update your family gallery.

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A promotional flyer for outdoor photography sessions featuring a group of children smiling and hugging in a wooded area, with bold white text on a black background stating 'Option One: Outdoor Sessions'.
A group of four children outdoors in a wooded area, smiling and standing close together, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A newborn baby with closed eyes, wearing a white checkered outfit, being gently held in a person's hands against a plain light background.
A promotional graphic for newborn photography studio sessions featuring a small baby peacefully sleeping with a hand supporting their head and body, dressed in a white checkered outfit. Text overlay includes "Option Two" and "Studio Sessions" in white font on a black background.
Pregnant woman in a floral dress posing outdoors in a field with a soft focus background.
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A peacefully sleeping baby with a headband, lying on a beige textured blanket.

RECENT WORK

NEWBORN SESSION

A multigenerational family group portrait outdoors in a forest with tall trees, including three men, four women, and three young girls, all dressed in coordinated dark and striped clothing.

EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION

A pregnant woman with light skin and shoulder-length brown hair standing indoors, smiling, wearing a white button-up shirt and jeans. She is holding her exposed belly with one hand, showing her wedding ring. There is a cream-colored fluffy blanket partially covering her belly.

MATERNITY SESSION

Family of five standing barefoot on the beach, dressed in white, with ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

FAMILY SESSION

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As a Manawatu based family photographer, Leah is devoted to capturing you, just as you are. Here’s to beautiful memories of what you love the most.

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MEET LEAH

HIGHLIGHTS
OVER THE YEARS

A woman squatting down and hugging a young girl on a nature trail surrounded by trees and greenery.
An elderly couple dancing outdoors during daytime, with the man leading and holding the woman's hand up. Both are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves in a natural, grassy area.
A smiling couple sitting on the ground in a field of dry grass, enjoying each other's company.
A couple stands close by a pond, smiling and looking at each other. The woman wears a beige dress with silver embroidery and holds a bouquet, and the man wears a white shirt and beige pants.
A diverse family of five smiling together outdoors during sunset, with two children and two parents.
A smiling baby with short hair in beige outfit being held by a man with a beard and mustache, both showing joy.