Portraits

by Ainsley DS Photography

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A rainbow-colored pride flag next to a pride flag with a black, brown, pink, blue, and white chevron pattern.
A woman with brown hair and a serious expression holding a white hydrangea flower, wearing a light-colored lace top.

Portrait photography with an emphasis on empowerment. Capturing beautiful moments with style and authenticity.

Maternity. Boudoir. Empowerment. Personal Branding. Family. Friends. Lovers.

Four women standing outdoors, smiling and posing for a photo with the sun shining in the background, wearing bras and underwear for the endometriosis empowerment photoshoot.

NEW!

Endometriosis Empowerment Shoot.

The Endometriosis Empowerment Photoshoot is a powerful, body-affirming experience designed to honour your journey with endo. Created as a safe, supportive space to reclaim your story, this shoot celebrates strength, vulnerability, and self-expression through stunning, soulful imagery.

A nude woman with tattoos leaning against a layered rock wall in a cave, looking at the camera by empowerment photography based in New Zealand, Ainsley DS.
Empowerment portraits by NZ photographer AINSLEY DS

Empowerment shoots

Boudoir. Empowerment sessions. Maternity.

It’s all about helping you reconnect with you. The you that you know and love.

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Lovers, Family & Friends

Photography that focuses on connection, relationships and capturing the real moments.

Personal Branding & Commercial Work

Authentic branding photoshoots designed to tell your story, your passions and your business. Includes a fully tailored and designed photoshoot incorporating elements of your product or brand.

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