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IRENA CIMA PHOTOGRAPHY

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Come and share some beautiful moments with a whole family!

Before the kids grow up, move out, or you realise you’ve never had a proper family photo — let’s capture your chaos, cuddles, and everything in between. An outdoor or indoor setting you choose and I will be there! I will guide you through the session, allowing space for it to evolve organically, so you and your significant other(s) can relax and enjoy the experience.

Finding a photographer whose style speaks to you is important, if you like my style then get in touch, I will be honoured to tell your story!

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Starting from $450

Rudd family

Sunset family photoshoot / Muriwai Beach, West Auckland

Family walking on a beach with large rocky cliffs and ocean waves.
Family walking along a beach with cliffs in the background.
Black and white photo of a smiling family at the beach, parents lifting a young child by the arms, with cliffs in the background.
Child walking with two adults in shallow water, holding hands, wearing summer clothing.
Family walking on a sandy beach with natural rock formations in the background, holding hands, enjoying a sunny day.
Black and white photo of a woman and two children standing on a beach with the ocean and cliffs in the background.
Family walking along a beach with towering cliffs in the background, reflecting in the wet sand.
Children running on a beach with cliffs in the background during daylight.
Family walking on a beach near towering cliffs.
Coastal rock formations with ocean waves and sandy beach reflections.
Group of people of different ages, including adults and children, placing their hands together in a circle, seen from above. The image is in black and white.
Family standing on a beach at sunset with a rocky cliff in the background.
Family with two adults and three children walking in shallow ocean water near a rocky coastline.
A woman and a child stand barefoot on a sandy beach with gentle ocean waves touching their feet.
Black and white photograph of a beach scene featuring several birds standing near the water's edge with waves in the background and a cloudy sky overhead.
Two children running and playing on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
Black and white photo of a child climbing a rock near a cliff with a cave entrance.
A woman and a child standing on a beach with cliffs in the background.
A young boy playing on a sandy beach, drawing shapes in the sand with his hand. Cliffs and the ocean are visible in the background.
Black and white photo of a family with parents and three children standing on a beach.
A man spinning a child on a beach, with cliffs and the ocean in the background.
Young girl with dirty hands smiling at the beach.
Family running and walking on a beach, with cliffs and ocean in the background, in black and white.
A group of people standing barefoot on a beach with reflections in wet sand, near the edge of the ocean waves.
A couple standing on a beach with a rocky cliff in the background, smiling and posing for the camera. The man is wearing a gray T-shirt and shorts, while the woman is in a white dress with a floral pattern. The beach appears to have calm waters.
A woman braiding a young girl's long blonde hair at the beach, black and white image.
Young girl with long blonde hair smiling, standing with hands on hips outdoors.
Three children jumping on a beach, holding hands, with the ocean and sky in the background. 
Family session

Sunset family photoshoot / Muriwai Beach, West Auckland

A peaceful beach with calm water, sandy shore, and some grass-covered dunes with a few small trees under a light blue sky.
Four people standing on a sandy beach near the water, smiling and enjoying the sunset.
A group of five people walking on the beach during sunset, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
An elderly couple and a dog walking on the beach with reflections in the wet sand, under a sky with clouds.
Four people walking barefoot on the beach, leaving footprints in the sand, with the ocean waves in the background.
A group of five people walking along the beach, smiling and enjoying each other's company during sunset.
Group of four people walking on the beach, holding onto each other, with ocean in the background
A group of four people, two women and two men, standing in the ocean at sunset, smiling and sharing a joyful moment.
Three people, a young man, middle-aged woman, and older man, stand on a beach during sunset, smiling and talking to each other.
A group of four people standing on the beach near the shoreline, smiling, with waves and a clear sky in the background.
Black and white photo of four people walking along the shoreline with waves washing over their feet.
A man carrying a woman on his back playing with a black and white dog on the beach at sunset.
A black and white photo of a dog on a beach, tugging on a toy with its teeth, standing on wet sand with footprints and small rocks.
A couple on the beach, with the man carrying the woman on his back, both smiling and enjoying the moment during sunset.
Multiple hands of different people, some with rings and watches, are stacked together holding the paw of a dog, who is also participating in the group gesture.
Three adults, two women and one man, walking hand-in-hand in the ocean near a beach at sunset, smiling and enjoying the water.
Dried grass on sandy ground under a clear sky with visible moon.
Reflected image of four people walking in shallow water on a beach with reflections visible.
A happy middle-aged couple dancing on the beach during sunset, holding hands and smiling.
A group of four adults, two women and two men, standing close together in the ocean waves at the beach during sunset, smiling and enjoying the moment.
A couple jumping and giving high five on the beach at sunset.
A happy family of four holding hands and walking in shallow water on a beach during sunset, with a clear sky and the moon visible overhead.
A smiling couple walking on the beach at sunset, dressed casually and enjoying the seaside.
A couple walking barefoot on the beach at sunset, holding hands and smiling.
A woman with red hair playing tug-of-war with a dog on a sandy beach during sunset.
A black and white dog playing in shallow water at the beach during the daytime.
Four people playing and laughing in the shallow surf at the beach during sunset, holding hands and enjoying the water
A family of four with a dog standing in the shallow water at the beach, smiling and enjoying each other's company during sunset.
Black and white photograph of ocean waves gently touching the sandy shore, with a clear horizon line in the background.
Couple kissing and smiling at the beach during sunset, with waves in the background.
A black and white photo of a man and woman jumping and giving high fives on a beach during sunset, with the ocean in the background.
A couple walking hand in hand on the beach during sunset, with the sun shining behind them and ocean waves in the background.
Four people and a dog sitting on a grassy dune at the beach during sunset, smiling and talking.
A man and dog playing in the ocean waves on a sandy beach during sunset, with clouds in the sky.
A family of four sitting on a sandy beach with grass and hills in the background, smiling at the camera during sunset, with a dog nearby.
Four people holding hands walking along the beach at sunset, with reflections on the wet sand.
A family of five sitting in the sand near tall grass on a beach, smiling at the camera.
Five people and a dog sitting on a beach at sunset, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
A silhouette of a man and woman walking with a dog on a beach at sunset, with ocean waves in the background.
A group of five people standing together on a beach during sunset with their backs to the camera, embracing and looking at the horizon.
Sunset over the ocean with a sandy beach in the foreground, scattered clouds, and the sky transitioning from light to dark. 
Sisters Ona and Ursule with parents

Sunset family photoshoot / Piha Beach, West Auckland

Family walking on a beach at sunset near large rock formations with ocean waves.
Silhouette of a family walking on a beach at sunset with a rocky cliff in the background.
Scenic view of Piha Beach, New Zealand, with Lion Rock, sand, ocean, and clouds at sunset.
Black and white photo of people standing with feet in ocean waves.
Two young girls kissing a woman on the cheeks, smiling, in a sandy outdoor setting.
Family playing on a sandy beach with rock formations in the background.
Two children playing on a sandy beach with one giving a piggyback ride. The sun is setting in the background behind a large rock formation.
Family of four playing on a beach with a rocky backdrop during sunset.
Man lifting child in the air on Piha beach near cliffs during sunset.
Black and white photo of a family walking on Piha beach with a large rock formation and reflections in the wet sand.
Man and two children playing and running on Piha beach near the ocean during sunset.
Family on Piha beach at sunset with a large rock in the background and reflections on wet sand.
Two people jumping on Piha beach during sunset near a large rock formation.
Family walking on beach near large rock formation at sunset
Family walking together on a beach during sunset, child on father's shoulders, mother holding another child's hand.
Hands of different ages holding a small shell.
Family playing on a beach during sunset, with a mother holding a child and a father tossing another child in the air, reflections visible on wet sand.
Black and white photo of a parent and child walking hand in hand at the beach, with their feet in the water.
Woman and child playing on a sandy beach at sunset with rocky cliffs in the background.
Family standing on beach during sunset, looking at ocean waves.
A family with two young children embraces affectionately on a beach during sunset. One child sits on the man's shoulders pointing, while the couple shares a kiss, and the other child stands in front of them looking up.
A black and white photo of a couple embracing on a beach, with their foreheads touching affectionately.
A couple embracing on a beach at sunset, with the sun setting behind them, casting a warm glow. The beach features sand, ocean waves, and a distant rock formation.
Family playing on the beach with ocean waves and a cliff in the background.
Black and white image of a gentle ocean wave meeting the shore on a sandy beach.
Beach with ocean waves, large rock formation, and sunlight in the background.
Two children walking along a sandy beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background.
Girl standing in shallow ocean water, performing a high kick.
Back view of a woman holding a child on the beach at sunset.
A child being held by an adult at a beach with a large rock formation in the background.
A joyful black and white photo of an adult holding two young children on a beach with a forested hill in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman and child sitting in a field. The woman is embracing the child, who is smiling and wearing a headband with decorative elements. They are surrounded by tall grass.
A close-up of a person's hand holding a small, white seashell.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting in tall grass, embracing and looking content.
Family sitting on the grass at the beach, smiling and enjoying a relaxed moment together.
Feet covered in sand, with dried grass, on a sandy beach.
Black and white photo of soft focused grasses and fluffy seed heads. 
Extended family session

Evening photoshoot / Waiake Beach, North Shore Auckland

A group of adults and children standing barefoot on a sandy riverbank, with trees and water in the background. They are smiling and dressed in casual summer clothes, creating a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Black and white photo of a family standing outdoors on a sandy area by a river, with two people holding hands in the foreground. Large trees and sunlight in the background create a serene atmosphere.
Family walking on a sandy riverbank surrounded by trees, all wearing light-colored clothing.
Family group of eight people standing together outdoors near a river, surrounded by trees.
Three women standing outdoors near a lake, smiling and embracing each other. They are surrounded by greenery, with trees and white flowers in the background. The women are dressed in casual summer dresses.
A black and white photo of four people standing together outdoors, smiling and embracing each other. The background features trees and foliage.
A happy group of four people, two older and two younger, stand closely together on a wooden deck in a lush outdoor setting. The older individuals are wearing light-colored clothing, while the younger individuals are in dresses. They are smiling and e
Group hugging on a wooden boardwalk, close-up of arms and torsos, with people wearing summer clothing.
Family walking on a sandy beach by a large tree and water, in black and white.
A family of four walking hand-in-hand on a sandy path surrounded by trees, with sunlight filtering through the branches.
Family enjoying nature, two adults and two children playfully interacting near a tree by a pond.
Older couple smiling and holding hands near a pond with trees in background.
Two women smiling and embracing each other, standing barefoot on grass near a riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Family with children climbing a tree in a sunny park
A black and white image showing several people sitting closely together, with their hands overlapping on each other's laps in a supportive gesture. Some are wearing rings and a watch.
A couple smiling and embracing by a river, surrounded by greenery.
A man holding a happy young girl in glasses and a white dress near a river with trees in the background.
A family of four stands on a sandy riverbank. Two young girls in white dresses stand between a man and a woman. The woman is bending to interact with the girls. The background features green trees and a calm river under clear skies.
Two young girls smiling and hugging by a riverside, wearing light-colored dresses, with trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors and smiling at each other. They are dressed in casual summer clothing and surrounded by trees.
Elderly couple holding hands on a sandy beach with family in the background.
Group of people walking along a sandy path by a river with lush green trees in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman embracing a young girl near a river bank with overhanging tree branches.
Serene riverbank with lush trees and reflections in calm water.
A multi-generational family standing on a sandy beach, posing together in casual summer clothing. Large trees are in the background under the sun.
Group of people smiling and walking on a sandy path near trees.
A group of people sit outdoors on grass in a park setting, smiling and engaging with each other. They appear relaxed and are dressed in casual summer clothing. Trees and a sandy area are visible in the background.
A man and two young girls playing on a sandy riverbank with lush greenery and houses in the background.
A man and a young girl standing by a river, with the man offering something to the girl. The girl is wearing a white dress and the man has a striped sweater draped over his shoulders. The background is filled with trees and greenery.
Group of four people standing on a wooden boardwalk near a pond, surrounded by greenery. 
Mason with parents PohGeok & Richard

Family photoshoot / Rothesay Beach, North Shore Auckland

A family sitting on a beach with a blanket, featuring a woman holding a baby and a man holding a stuffed animal.
Woman holding a baby in front of a natural background.
Family sitting on beach with baby, ocean and mountains in background.
Family sitting on a beach blanket; a woman holds a baby up joyfully while a man sits beside her. A stuffed animal lies nearby on the blanket.
A family sitting on a beach blanket, smiling at the camera with the ocean in the background. The overcast sky and calm sea create a peaceful atmosphere.
Man holding a baby sitting on a beach, black and white photo.
Beach with seaweed-covered shore, waves, and distant cliffs under overcast sky.
A family of three standing barefoot on a sandy beach, with a man holding a small child and a woman standing beside them, smiling. Background features rocky, wooded landscape.
A couple and a baby walking barefoot on a beach.
A family stands together on a beach. A man holds a baby dressed in a green outfit, while a woman in a white dress looks fondly at them. The ocean is in the background.
A baby being held by an adult, looking towards the camera. The baby is wearing a brown and green outfit and appears calm. The adults are wearing white clothing, with one holding the baby securely.
A woman holding and kissing a baby on the cheek at the beach.
Close-up of a baby in green knitted pants being held, with focus on bare feet and legs.
Black and white photo of a couple walking on a beach, holding a child's hands, with the ocean in the background.
Sandy beach with scattered seaweed, cloudy sky, and distant view of a low mountain across the ocean.
A family of three standing on a rocky area at the beach, with a cloudy sky and ocean in the background. The parents are holding a child.
A woman holding up a baby at the beach, smiling.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a smiling baby near a beach.
Three pairs of bare feet on wet sand at the beach; one pair belongs to a small child. 
Leo with parents Zanda & Kyle

Sunset family photoshoot / Piha Beach, West Auckland

Child in a hoodie walking through tall grass in a landscape with dense trees
Black and white image of a child holding hands with two adults, walking on a sandy beach.
Family walking on a beach with rocky cliffs, holding a child between them, cloudy sky, sunset.
Coastal scene with large rock formations and waves crashing onto the shore under a cloudy sky.
Family standing on a rocky beach with a man holding a child and kissing a woman.
A family of three sitting on a sandy beach with grass, smiling and enjoying time together.
Woman holding a child by the water
A child in a beige hooded sweater runs on a sandy beach holding a toy, while two adults embrace in the background.
A family walking on a beach with large rock formations and waves in the background during sunset.
Child in a sweater holding hands with two adults
Child playing on a rocky beach with ocean waves in the background.
Close-up of a person with short blond hair carrying a child wearing a knit sweater.
Child and adult standing barefoot on rocks and wet sand
Black and white photo of a family standing on a beach. A man is holding a child in a hooded sweater, and a woman stands close, smiling.
Child wearing a beige hooded sweater and orange pants, sitting on rocks by a rocky beach.
Man hugging a child outdoors on a beach
Black and white image of an adult holding a child close, both wearing sweaters. The child is smiling and resting their head on the adult's shoulder.
A family with a child in a beige sweater being held by an adult, smiling and looking at a toy, standing on a beach with a rocky background.
A man holding a child on a rocky beach with dark sand.
Man and child hugging on a rocky beach with waves in the background
Person holding a child in a beige sweater and brown pants
A couple embracing on a sandy beach at sunset, with the ocean and a rock formation in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple walking on a beach with large rock formations and waves in the background.
Family standing on beach at sunset, facing the ocean.
A family with a child wearing a bear-eared hoodie, held by an adult in a white sweater, on a beach with blurred rocks in the background.
Man swinging a child by the arms on a sandy beach with rocky cliffs in the background.
Woman holding child on a beach during sunset with waves and a cliff in the background.
A family with two adults and a child sitting on a beach with dark sand, a large rock formation, and ocean waves in the background, during sunset.
Close-up of a person carrying a child with sandy, bare feet.
A family of three walking hand in hand on a beach with waves in the background and a rocky cliffside to the left, in black and white.
A couple embracing outdoors, woman with short gray hair, man in a white sweater.
Beach with large rock formations at sunset, waves crashing on the shore.

KIND WORDS

  • Family walking on a beach at sunset, with reflections on wet sand.

    “We had the most incredible family photoshoot with Irena at Piha Beach, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, she made us feel completely at ease, capturing not just how we look but how we are—the little moments, the laughter, the way the kids run wild and free.

    Piha's dramatic backdrop was the perfect setting, and Irena knew exactly how to use the light and landscape to create magic. She has this effortless way of guiding without posing, making the whole process feel natural and fun. Even the kids, who usually lose patience within minutes, stayed engaged because she made it feel like an adventure rather than a photoshoot.

    The final photos? Absolutely breathtaking. Somehow, she managed to bottle up the feeling of this stage in our lives—the chaos, the love, the in-between moments that often go unnoticed. These are the kind of photos that will bring us right back to this time, even years from now.

    If you're looking for a photographer who truly sees you and knows how to translate that into beautiful images, Irena is the one. Couldn’t recommend her more!

    EGLE & FAMILY

  • A couple standing outdoors, embracing and kissing, with a man holding a baby in his arms. The woman is wearing a green dress, while the man is in a white shirt. Rocky background.

    “Thank you for all the captures, we are so grateful to you. You are an amazing person with amazing skill set.

    From maternity session to newborn session and then Mother’s Day and family session you have been so corporative since day one. We just can’t get over how professional the photos turned out.

    We were always thoughtful of how session is going to be, you made us so comfortable and amazed us with the end result. The sessions went so flawless, we love how you make the sessions so relaxed and fun.

    We just love your photography! Looking forward to have another session with you super soon.”

    GAMAK & BHAVESH

  • Family walking on a beach by a large cliff at sunset.

    "We loved working with Irena! We were visiting New Zealand from the US and found Irena on Instagram and thought it would be fun to get pictures done while visiting. Irena worked with the time difference to find a time beforehand for a zoom meeting to talk about our session and introduce herself.

    She responds quickly. She was patient and friendly with our three young children and made everyone feel comfortable during the session. And to top it off, her turnaround time on getting pictures back to us was quick!

    The pictures are stunning and we will cherish them forever. Thank you, Irena! “

    RUDD FAMILY

  • Family sunset photoshoot on Muriwai beach in Auckland.

    “My brother and I were wanting to do a family photoshoot with our parents and dog while we were all together in the country as we are both now living abroad. We found Irena on instagram and LOVED her look/aesthetic of her photographs.

    I reached out, and the rest was history.

    She was communicative, professional, and produced the most AMAZING photos we could’ve hoped for.

    And as a bonus, she was warm, engaging, and put us all at ease during the hour photoshoot we spent with her. She made the most candid beautiful moments happen for the most awkward, camera shy family.

    These photos were priceless and I’m so so so glad we opted for Irena!”

    CHRISTIE WITH FAMILY

  • A couple standing near beach, the woman holds an ultrasound image, indicating pregnancy, while the man embraces her from behind.

    “The photos speak for themselves—pure magic!

    Thank you, Irena, for capturing our family memories, so beautifully.

    We highly recommend lovely Irena for your special moments, she is so talented. “

    MARITE & FAMILY

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