Photographer, Writer & Chronic Illness Advocate
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Photographer, Writer & Chronic Illness Advocate *
Ainsley DS is an Auckland-based empowerment photographer, travel writer, and chronic illness advocate. Her work focuses on documentary photography and storytelling around endometriosis, creativity, slow travel, and meaningful human stories
Hi!
It’s me!
Lover of travel, ancient history, and storytelling - sharing slow adventures and creative life with chronic illness.
Read about them here.
Empowering Narratives
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What I do.
Empowerment and Maternity portrait photography world wide- Personalised photography for chronic illness, endometriosis, maternity, and body-positive storytelling.
Wedding, engagement, family and personal branding photo shoots in Auckland and New Zealand - Authentic, relaxed, and fun photography that captures meaningful moments.
Documentary photography- Creative, documentary-style photography capturing real human stories and lived experiences.
Travel writing and photography- Lifestyle and destination content creation for tourism boards, hotels, and travel brands.
Chronic illness and endometriosis advocacy & storytelling- Visual storytelling, writing, and content creation for awareness campaigns and underrepresented voices.
Content creation for brands and tourism - Bespoke photography and storytelling for creatives, entrepreneurs, tourism providers, and small businesses.
Egyptology writing and academic storytelling - Articles exploring Ancient History topics, including women, health, and disability in Ancient Egypt.
*NEW* endometriosis empowerment photography- A world-first empowerment photoshoot designed specifically for people living with endometriosis.
I work across photography, storytelling, and advocacy to help individuals and brands share meaningful, authentic stories.Introducing….
The Chronicles
A blog for slow living, big feelings, and chronically-ill bodies.
Latest Empowerment Shoots.
Lovers.
Family.
Friends.
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![Endometriosis New Zealand Photography empowerment.]()
NEW! Endo Empowerment Shoots
A new photography package for people with endo.
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![Empowerment portrait photographer in Auckland NZ Award winning]()
Empowerment Portraits
Empowerment, boudoir and maternity photography
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![Travel writer and photographer based in Auckland New Zealand, hire me for your content creation]()
Travel Writing and Photography
Articles, Blogs and Stunning Imagery
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![Documentary photographer and photojournalist Ainsley DS capturing award winning images in Auckland]()
Documentary Photography
Telling stories that matter.
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![Auckland couples, engagement, friends and lovers photographer]()
Love Photography
Couples, weddings, families and friends.
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![Travel content and creation by Auckland creative Ainsley DS]()
Content Creation
For Hotels and Businesses
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![Beautiful travel and fine art prints for sale shipping world wide]()
Photographic Prints
Artwork for you walls
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![Personal branding and professional portrait photographer in Auckland, NZ]()
Personal Branding
And Commercial Photography
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Writing
Longform and lifestyle articles.
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![NZ based young, modern feminist egyptologist studying ancient egypt in Auckland nz]()
Egyptology
Academic articles and fun facts.
