Jo Frances
Portrait Photographer
New Zealand Family Photographer of the year 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Welcome to Jo Frances Photography
I am the 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019 NZ Family Portrait Photographer of the Year (NZIPP). I specialise in gorgeous pregnancy and newborn photos, natural photographic portraits of children of all ages, and photography that captures and celebrates people and their relationships. For caring, personalised family portrait services by Wellington’s leading portrait photographer, call or email me directly and discuss your photography needs. The galleries are full of images that will give you a great sense of my style.
“Jo is an absolutely brilliant & talented woman! Not only is her work amazing, but she is such a fun person to be around. She made us feel so comfortable during our photoshoot, and was wonderful with our newborn. There wasn’t one photo we didn’t love, we will definitely be back for more! Thank you so much Jo!!!”
Types of portrait photography on offer with Jo Frances.
Browse through some of our gorgeous galleries…
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Maternity
We love creating pregnancy art. You only get to be pregnant with this child once, so think about capturing it in a special piece for your home. We promise to make you look and feel gorgeous (and to not photograph any wobbly bits!).
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Newborn
Jo is known as Wellington’s baby whisperer and loves to photograph newborn babies! Newborn portraits are a highly specialised area of photography and Jo is uniquely experienced in settling and comforting newborns.
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Babies and toddlers
Baby photos are a passion for Jo. We make sure it is a fun and relaxing experience for you and your baby. It is a great time to get some really lovely photographs that capture their unique stages and to also take some fun family photographs.
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Children
Each child brings their own magic to their photoshoot and it's my job to bring that out in a creative and fun way! From the serious and soulful to the side-splitting laugh, I will work with you and your child to reveal their inner spirit.
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Parent and Child
Jo Frances is probably best known for her beautiful simple imagery showing the bonds and relationships between parents and their children. Whatever your child’s age, she can capture the love and intimacy of the connection you share with them.
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Families
Family photos often become more treasured over time. We particularly encourage you to bring grandparents too – in time images capturing the different generations will become special family heirlooms. Sessions can take place in my comfy studio or in a meaningful outdoor location.
Photography pricing and specials
Jo has a variety of photo sessions available to choose from as well as products. Please take a look at her pricing page and get in touch for more detailed info. Click below!
You don’t need to decide what you specifically want until you come to your ordering session. We will give you plenty of time to look through the pricing menu before your session so you can start thinking about what you want. During the ordering session, we will help you pick out the images you love the most and offer some suggestions as to how you may want to display them. Although it may seem daunting to choose from a big selection, the system and the software we use makes the process relatively easy. If for any reason one of the decision makers can not come to the ordering session, we kindly ask that you postpone.
How it all works…
Making your photo sessions easy
Photography should be an enjoyable and relaxing process – we won’t ask you to stand in awkward stiff poses and we won’t get upset if your child pees on the floor (this happens a lot!).
Portrait session information
Here at Jo Frances Photography we like to start our sessions by asking you what you are looking for in your portraits. We have lots of images and ideas we can show you but we are mostly guided by you and your children. Beautiful moments occur naturally – we capture the little looks between people, the glorious giggle, the true personality of your child.
Our approach to making portraits
We specialise in capturing the relationships between people and the love you feel for each other. We will often get you to look at each other and get close – it’s our trademark to take photos that make you feel something – Mums often ask us for tissues at our viewings!
Viewings
After each session we schedule you a viewing time where we show you your images. It is important that everyone involved in the decision making comes to the viewing session as your images will be chosen and your order placed at this time. If for any reason someone can’t make this session we kindly ask that you postpone.
What are the next steps?
How to make your booking
Jo is committed to giving her clients the most gorgeous images and the best possible service. In order to provide her bespoke experience Jo takes on just two clients a week. As such, Jo likes to discuss your photography ideas and needs with you before booking you to ensure that there is a good fit between you and her. Making a booking is easy.
Pre-consultation
We are happy to meet with you in our studio to have a no-obligation chat about organising a portrait session for you. We have a busy schedule so don’t always answer the phone straight away, but please leave us a quick message and we will get back to you.
Get in touch by using this form
Awards and Accolades
Jo has had the pleasure to be involved with and work as a dedicated committee member for the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography.
Over her career she has accumulated a healthy list of awards, and accolades:
2023 NZIPP NZ Family Photographer of the Year
NZIPP Grand Master
2021 NZIPP NZ Family Photographer of the Year
2021 Portrait Masters Newborn Category Winner
2021 NZIPP Finalist - NZ Photographer of the Year
2020 NZIPP NZ Family Photographer of the Year
2020 RISE International Baby Photographer of the Year
2019 Wellington Photographer of the Year - NZIPP
2019 NZIPP NZ Family Photographer of the Year 2019 RISE International Maternity Photographer of the Year
2018 Finalist - Family Photographer of the Year
2018 Finalist - NZ Photographer of the Year