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Behind Ses + Jen

A woman with wavy, blonde hair sitting comfortably on a beige sofa, wearing a black dress with cut-out details, and smiling slightly at the camera.
Handwritten note stating, 'Photography is the only way we can truly make a moment last forever.'

I never set out to be a photographer, but I was always the one with a camera in hand at family events, documenting the moments that mattered. The unofficial memory keeper.

After having my daughters, I felt a deeper pull to capture life more beautifully — not just quick snaps on an iPhone, but something lasting. That pull turned into a business, and I began capturing families full-time.

This foundation shaped how I now approach everything I shoot — whether it’s weddings, branding, or family sessions. I give clear direction, create space for people to relax, and help them feel confident in front of the camera — so they can actually enjoy the moment while I capture it.

- Ses x

Four black-and-white portrait photography of young girls, each smiling and dressed in casual clothing, against a dark background.
Couples photography in Auckland
Styled photography shoots in a professional photo studio.
Natural wedding photography shoots in Auckland
Elegant floral arrangement with white flowers, green leaves, pearls, and greenery arranged on a light fabric background.
A young girl with long brown hair sitting on the floor in a photography studio, wearing a black blazer, white shirt, white socks, and black high heels, with a black backdrop and studio lighting equipment in the background.

We’re a
Mother Daughter
duo capturing
LOVE, life AND legacy through the LENS.

A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, with a groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie standing behind her, in a room with beige curtains.
Family photography in Auckland
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Black and white wedding photography and elopement shoots in Auckland
Maternity photography in Auckland
A black and white photo of a woman lying on a bed with white sheets, wearing a white bra, with her head propped up on her hand and looking contemplative.
Text that reads 'Ses + Jen' on a bright green background.

OUR Offerings

Featured
Couples
Couples

Couples

Branding
Branding

Branding

Wedding
Wedding

Wedding

Newborn
Newborn

Newborn

Family
Family

Family

Maternity
Maternity

Maternity

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NOSTALGIC

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STYLED

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ELEVATED

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RAW / NOSTALGIC / STYLED / ELEVATED /

Extended family photo shoots in Auckland

Love Notes

  • Mother and Daughter portrait, close together with the little girl scrunching up her nose

    Mandy & Ruby

  • Mother, Son and Daughter, black and white studio portrait, little girl in tutu poking out her tongue

  • Mandy Russell + Family + Motherhood

    We have done a few shoots with Ses now over the years, she always makes us feel so comfortable & confident and has a lot of fun on set.

    Every shoot is enjoyable and of course the photos that she creates are stunning. We look forward to more shoots in the future!

  • Corporate portrait of woman on stool against Velvet backdrop

    Shannon Branding Headshot

  • Corporate branding image of a man and woman with a laptop sitting down

    Shannon + Aaron - Vibe Group Branding image

  • Shannan Bennett - Branding

    We recently had a shoot with Ses + Jen for our property development company. we wanted something more unique compared to typical brand shoots, and they delivered beyond our expectations. Ses’s ability to capture the essence of our brand in such a creative and cool way is truly exceptional. I trust her completely with our vision, and she always exceeds our expectations. if you’re looking for a photographer who can bring your brand to life I can highly recommend Ses + Jen

  • Courtney Henley-Smith - Mini Session

    We recently had a family mini session with Ses & Jen and absolutely loved the experience and the photos were even more amazing than we could have hoped for! I was worried it would be hard to get all of us feeling relaxed enough to get natural photos but Ses made all of us (myself, husband and 18 month old) feel completely at ease straight away. Can’t wait to rebook our future family photos with Ses & Jen

  • Theresa Quellin - Maternity - Newborn - Milestone - Mini sessions

    The best photographer out there, I am so happy to have found her!
    Ses has captured our family multiple times now, maternity, newborn, motherhood and milestone sessions. Every single time, perfection!
    Thank you so much for all the beautiful memories.

  • Jane Bogust - Branding

    Ses was amazing to work with, professional and friendly. She made the experience enjoyable, especially for someone who isn't a fan of posing. Her pictures look amazing. Highly recommended

  • Dad on couch with two Daughters jumping

  • Chantelle Taylor - Studio Mini Sessions

    Ses & Jen have styled and captured my family numerous times and every time the photos have been breathtakingly beautiful.

    The styling was a lifesaver and such a wonderful asset to the whole experience, Ses always picks the most dreamy locations and captures the perfect images freezing a moment in time.

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A blurry photograph showing a car key fob, a necklace, and an object that appears to be a metal or plastic container on a beige surface.
Close-up of a Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 instant camera with a black textured body, silver accents, and a 60mm lens.
A woman with long wavy hair wearing a denim jacket and jeans sitting on the floor, smiling with her eyes closed, touching her hair, in front of a plain olive green background.
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Auckland wedding photography packages
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Love, Life and Legacy

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