Preserving Beauty, Moments, and Memories Through My Lens

Photography, Art Direction, Digital Artistry, Dress Design

Rachel Jordan, Portrait Photographer

For as long as I can remember, I have been capturing the essence of women through my photography - travelling across the world in nearly every country to capture the beauty of people. Today, nothing brings me greater satisfaction than crafting imagery that people are proud to display on their walls.

Today I'm focused on fine art portraiture, maternity, and magazine-style high-fashion portraits - crafting special one-of-a kind portraits which capture the essence of the divine feminine energy which lies within all women. The goal is to help empower, build confidence, and embrace your true spirit.

Whether I'm crafting a fantasy artwork, capturing a mother with her child, or freezing a moment in childhood, my goal is to imbue each piece with a sense of magic and wonder that will continue to captivate you for years to come.

BAY OF ISLANDS (KERIKERI, PAIHIA, RUSSELL, OPUA)
NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND

BRINGING OUT THE INNER GODDESS
As a passionate lifelong photographer, I am most drawn to capturing feminine energy and beauty. I have loved old world paintings of women ever since I was a child. Seeing mermaids and women in gorgeous gowns on my walls inspired me to embrace photography. These classical works embody a soft, feminine quality that I try to recreate in modern portraits. My goal is to photograph women in a way that makes them feel empowered and radiant.

I specialize in whimsical, ethereal portraits of women. My style combines sensual, painterly editing with a touch of fantasy. From simplistic headshots to transforming you into a magical art piece, I aim to create images that are both elegant and imaginative. My portrait sessions are tailored to bring out each woman's inner magic through lighting, posing, and creative editing. The resulting photographs have a soft, romantic style that captures the subject's unique beauty and personality.

I love working with women to produce portraits that make them feel enchanted, empowered, and seen. My portraiture studio is aimed to bring out the inner goddess in every woman.

The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind artwork that you'll treasure for years to come and to share down through the generations.
Maternity Photography in Bay of Islands Northland New Zealand
Maternity Photography in Bay of Islands Northland New Zealand
Mommy & Me Photography in Bay of Islands Northland New Zealand
Maternity Photography in Bay of Islands Northland New Zealand
Maternity Photography in Bay of Islands Northland New Zealand
AWARDS & PRESS
APP 2025 Awards
APP International Photographic Artist of the Year 2025
APP 2025 Awards
Winner - Gold - Photographic Art Category
Sony Alpha Awards 2024
Winner - Portrait
Junebug Weddings “The Best of the Best Destination Photos”
Winner  – Top 50 Destination Wedding Photos of the Year
WPE – 2022
Silver Award Portrait Creative
Sue Bryce Awards 2022
2nd Place – Creative Portrait Silver Category Finalist
Sony Awards 2021
Creative Finalist – 3rd Place
WPE – 2021
Silver Award – Photo Manipulation
2021 International Portrait Masters Awards
2nd & 3rd Place Category Finalist
2020 RISE International Photography Awards – 3rd Place Category Winner
Wedding Category
2020 RISE International Photography Awards – Category Finalist
Teen & Portrait Categories
Looks Like Film – Best Portrait Photographer
2020
2020 IWPOTY Wedding International Awards
Wedding Category Portrait, 3rd Place
2020 WPE International Photography Awards
Illustrative, 4th place, Silver
2019 WPE International Photographers Awards – Category Winner
Fine Art Nude Category – Category Winner, 1st Place, Gold
NZIPP: 2019 Regional Photographer of the Year
Auckland / Northland
Looks LIke Film – Best Wedding Photographer
2019
NZIPP: Finalist – Wedding Photographer of the Year
2019
2021 International Portrait Masters Awards
Gold Award
2 Silver Awards
3 Bronze Awards w/ Distinction
2nd & 3rd Place Category Finalist
2020 Rise International Photography AwardsMaternity – Bronze Award
Teen – 3 Silver Awards
Weddings –  Silver Award, 3 Bronze Awards
Creative – Silver Award
Portrait – Silver Award
2019 Rise International Photography AwardsChild Portrait – Silver Award
Portrait – Silver Award
Weddings –  2 Bronze Awards
Portrait – Bronze Award
Junebug Weddings “The Best of the Best Destination Photos”
Winner  – Top 50 Destination Wedding Photos of the Year
2019 WPE International Photographers Awards
Fine Art Nude category – Category Winner, 1st Place, Gold
2019 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
Achievement – 5X Master of Photography
NZIPP 2019 Finalist – Wedding Out of Camera Category
Wedding Out of Camera – Gold Award
Wedding Out of Camera – 2 Silver Awards
Wedding Creative – Silver Distinction Award
Wedding Creative – Bronze Award
2018 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
Documentary – Silver Award
Portrait Out of Camera – Silver Distinction Award
Creative Portrait – 3 Silver Awards
Creative Portrait – 1 Bronze Award
Wedding Creative – Silver Award
Wedding Creative – Bronze Award
Wedding Classic – 2 Bronze Awards
2017 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
Illustrative – GOLD Award
Illustrative – Silver Award
Wedding Creative – Silver Award
Wedding Creative – Bronze Award
Wedding Creative – Bronze Award
Illustrative – Bronze Award
Illustrative – Silver Award
Portrait Creative – Silver Award
Portrait Creative – Bronze Award
2016 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
Classic Portrait – GOLD Award
Illustrative – GOLD Award
Illustrative – Silver Award
Wedding Classic – Silver Award
Wedding Creative – Silver Award
Creative Portrait- Bronze Award
Awarded “Fellow of Photography”
2015 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
Illustrative – GOLD Award
Illustrative – Silver Award
Classic Wedding – Silver Award
Classic Portrait – Silver Award
Creative Wedding – Bronze Award
Classic Wedding – Bronze Award
Illustrative – 2 Bronze Awards
Finalist – Auckland Photographer of the Year
Awarded “Master of Photography”
2014 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
Creative Portrait – Silver Award with Distinction
Creative Portrait – Silver Award
Classic Portrait – Silver Award
Classic Portrait – Silver Award
Classic Portrait – Silver Award
Classic Portrait – Bronze Award
Creative – Bronze Award
Creative – Bronze Award
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