Whakaahua Guided By Aroha
soulful imagery and luxury proposals
Whakaahua Guided By Aroha
soulful imagery and luxury proposals
Whakaahua Guided By Aroha
soulful imagery and luxury proposals
Whakaahua Guided By Aroha
soulful imagery and luxury proposals
Kiaora and welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
capturing images of moments time would otherwise carry away
At Kamaialei Photography, we create refined, soulful imagery and curated experiences across Auckland and Rarotonga (occasionally).
Guided by aroha, our work is centred on connection, intention, and quiet luxury.
A space to honour your body, your story, your love, and the season you are in. Because one day, these moments will be memories
and you’ll want to remember not just how it looked, but how it felt.
Each session is designed to feel calm and effortless, allowing you to be fully present while your story is captured in a natural, elevated, and timeless way. More than photographs, this is an experience rooted in care, confidence, and meaning.
Whakaahua guided by aroha. 🤍
Rarotonga — 15th September 2026
A limited number of sessions available. Capture your story in paradise.
Eterna Portraits
celebrating your aroha, your hāputanga, your whānau, and the mana you carry in every portrait.
Sensual Fine Art
Sensual Fine Art is an intimate, artistic experience focused on confidence, connection, and self expression, not posing for the camera, but feeling at home in your body. These sessions are guided with care to create timeless imagery that celebrates strength, softness, and self love in a way that feels safe, respectful, empowering and authentic.
Proposals
Create a proposal as unforgettable as your love with our bespoke luxury setup, capturing every intimate and magical moment. Click to explore the full experience and let us craft a scene as unique as your story.
Weddings
Experience your wedding day through a soft, intentional lens,
where every detail, emotion, and connection is beautifully preserved. Click to explore the full experience.
"My experience was absolutely amazing! Communication was excellent, and I really appreciated the helpful suggestions for beautiful outdoor locations. Kariotahi was the perfect choice. stunning views and so close to home, which made it even better. Kamaialei was incredibly supportive and open to bringing our vision to life. She was caring, thoughtful, and especially attentive to my needs as a mama, which meant so much to me. My partner and I truly felt her positive, uplifting energy throughout the entire experience. it made such a difference. Since this was our first photoshoot and something outside of our comfort zone, we couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us. Kamaialei creates such a safe, gentle, and loving space. If you’re looking for someone who makes you feel comfortable and genuinely cared for, she is the best".
Kalisha + marcus
"My partner and I had our maternity photo shoot done by Kamaialei Photography and Dawn made us feel comfortable, safe and important with her work.
She had multiple outfits on hand for my partner as options to wear and she picked the absolute perfect location for our shoot.
I would recommend her to anybody needing any form of photos done, she’s so thoughtful and she really cares about making sure you feel cared for and happy with her work".
Joseph + jada
"If you’re looking for someone who is talented, passionate, and genuinely cares about their clients, this is your sign xx The quality, the lighting, the editing , everything was absolutely stunning. Every image tells a story. The way the sis captured the emotion, the tiny in-between moments, and the natural love in our family is something I’ll treasure forever. Thanks kamaialei Photography".
Williams-harris whanau
"I honestly couldn’t recommend this photographer enough!! We were so grateful to be able to have found Dawn so quickly, as we were looking for someone to take my maternity photos pretty late in my pregnancy, and I wasn’t too sure if I wanted them done, but trust me it’s 100% worth it!! She made us feel so comfortable during the entire shoot, and made everything feel so natural as we had no idea how to pose! I love how she was able to capture such beautifully raw moments of me and my partner together, as well a getting stunning photos of just me alone.
Now I can’t wait to get photos of my new born son!! Thank you so much Dawn for capturing such wonderful memories of my new family, forever grateful!!".
Talia + Caesar
"The most amazing experience. My partner and I were lucky enough to have our maternity photo shoots shot with Dawn/ Kamaialei Photography. I felt beautiful, supported and totally comfortable just with Dawns presences alone. To then see that natural glow through her art/photos. Genuinely brought me to tears. Beautiful Wahine, Huge talent and stunning attention to her craft. Her support in making people feel as comfortable and confident as possible Is top of the table. See you again for New born pics and family shoots girly!".