Ainsley DS Photography

Photography is more about pretty pictures. It's about capturing people and moments of time. Don't let those memories slip by x

Love Photography — Ainsley DS Creative Auckland based portrait photographer here to capture your engagements, weddings, elopements, family memories and friendships. This one is for all the lovers.

Ardon and I had so much fun doing this empowerment photoshoot session Auckland last year. The carefully curated session aimed to break societal stereotypes and celebrate the timeless beauty of all body types.

Empowerment photoshoots for everyone — Ainsley DS Creative A special q***r men's empowerment portrait photo sesssion with the multi talented artist Ardon England in West Auckland, NZ. A photo shoot all about self expression, grief, love and self acceptance. By Ainsley DS Photography.

This shoot was such a pleasure to photograph, something outside the norm with people living life and loving life in a big way. x

Lovers and friends photoshoot in Auckland — Ainsley DS Creative Love, friendship and freedom. Take a look at this gorgeous polyamorous love shoot in one of Auckland’s most special locations. Want to capture your relationship with an intimate shoot? Contact Ainsley DS Photography

Capturing a newborn family through a natural home photoshoot is a beautiful way to preserve those early moments together. I loved doing this shoot and I love the results even more! x

Newborn photoshoot at home — Ainsley DS Creative A beautiful natural newborn shoot at home in Auckland. The perfect way to capture family memories is with a photoshoot is with NZ portrait photographer Ainsley DS photography.

This gorgeous family photoshoot under the cherry blossom trees in Auckland captures a moment in time that so many of us grow up to treasure.

Auckland Family Photoshoot — Ainsley DS Creative A beautiful spring family photo shoot in Auckland under the cherry blossoms by portrait photographer Ainsley DS Photography

This shoot is STILL swoon worthy x

Jade and Hugh in Paris — Ainsley DS Creative A stunningly beautiful classic romantic couples shoot in Paris with New Zealand based portrait photographer Ainsley Ds Photography. Book your own engagement or couple shoot in Auckland.

A beautiful west coast maternity session with mum-to-be Elyse. This little Auckland beach never fails to provide the goods!

Maternity Photo Shoot in Auckland — Ainsley DS Creative A beautiful sunset photo session on a West coast Auckland beach for mum-to-be Elyse. Photos by portrait and empowerment photographer Ainsley DS Photography.

A photo from this series was the first ever I had published in Photo Vogue, and it is still one of my all time favourite shoots I’ve ever done. Because this is what I want to do. Helping people be a little bit kinder to themselevs- This is what makes the world a little bit better x

Disability Empowerment Photo Shoot — Ainsley DS Creative A stunning empowerment shoot with disabled activist, artist and all round amazing woman Fran in the west coast of Auckland. Because all bodies are good bodies and all bodies deserve to be celebrated.

This photoshoot is not just about pictures; it's about creating a narrative of empowerment, self-love, and embracing the beauty of every curve. Comfort has since gone on to score some super impressive modelling gigs so keep an eye out for her beautiful face around town. x

Empowerment Photo Shoot in Auckland — Ainsley DS Creative A stunning bo***ir empowerment shoot with model Comfort in Auckland, NZ. A special portrait session all about embracing the curves and natural beauty of this stunning plus size model.

This beautiful backyard wedding had all the important elements of a memorable day with sunshine, pure joy, lots of love and butterflies!

A New Zealand Backyard wedding with style — Ainsley DS Creative Looking for an elopement or small wedding photographer who can discreetly capture your day? Take a look at this gorgeous backyard wedding in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty with Ainsley DS Photography

A special empowerment photoshoot with the multi talented artist Ardon England in Auckland, NZ. A shoot all about self expression, grief, love and self acceptance.

Empowerment photoshoots for everyone — Ainsley DS Creative A special q***r men's empowerment portrait photo sesssion with the multi talented artist Ardon England in West Auckland, NZ. A photo shoot all about self expression, grief, love and self acceptance. By Ainsley DS Photography.

Backyard photoshoots 🧡
Seriously thinking about holding a little artist retreat for woman/ q***r people sometime this summer. It would include painting/ drawing, photography, walks on the beach, snacks, drinks, and whatever else tickled our fancy… I want it to be a space of fun, play creativity where we can step outside of our busy lives and just give ourselves a chance to explore. 🧡 totally open and looking for collaborators so let me know if you’d be keen! X

Happiness is a French wedding.

Loved shooting this gorgeous friwi wedding in the French countryside, I think you will love the results x

A French New Zealand Wedding in Bretagne — Ainsley DS Creative Natural documentary style small wedding photography in France by New Zealand empowerment photographer Ainsley DS Photography.

, Central Park, NYC.
Just starting to reflect back on a busy year and all the incredible and wonderful people on have meet shooting around the world this year 🧡 I’m so grateful that my health has improved to get me to this level, and I’m so looking forward to what is to come. Every shoot I do I recognize how privileged and lucky I am to do what I love X

A maternity shoot so beautiful it got us in a magazine!

Sunset Maternity Photoshoot — Ainsley DS Creative An award-winning sunset maternity portrait shoot with some unexpected guests... Take a look at this beautiful bump session with empowerment photographer Ainsley DS Photography in Auckland NZ.

This has got to be one of the cutest and most precious photoshoots I have ever done

Newborn photoshoot at home — Ainsley DS Creative A beautiful natural newborn shoot at home in Auckland. The perfect way to capture family memories is with a photoshoot is with NZ portrait photographer Ainsley DS photography.

I am flat out right now but the social media gods demand their sacrifice so here is an image I LOVE taken with the incredible 🧡

I’ll be back with regular scheduled content soon 🧡

Here to celebrate love in all its forms. X

Love Photography — Ainsley DS Creative Auckland based portrait photographer here to capture your engagements, weddings, elopements, family memories and friendships. This one is for all the lovers.