more coming up in Term 3 so watch this space.

This is what participants have said about my courses:

"The course has given me just the confidence I need. Cheers, Denise"

"You have ignited a spark!!  And i have loved the course you tutored and i am looking forward to tomorrow, you have a wealth of knowledge and i realise how lucky we have all been to have had you teach us. Thanks again for your time ... regards, Clare"

after the workshop: "Just a quick note to say Thankyou for yesterday, All of a sudden everything started to fall into place and make sense. Thanx Again, Clare."

"Hey Kat thanks for an awesome afternoon! I am so glad I did your course and have learnt so much. It was neat doing today and putting into practice what we have learnt as well as extending more. ... It’s very addictive this photography! ... I am so glad that we can do an advanced course in term 4 and can’t wait for that one! So a big thank you for your time, support and energy!!! Jenni"

:: nbl finals pistons v saints ::

man that was tight to the last minute. what a game!

:: glasses ::

:: supporting tawheeda ::

:: a&c are now married ::

congratulations you two. it was wonderful to be part of your day! check more out more photos on my facebooke site...

:: balloons over waikato ::

man it was so cool! close up and an awesome experience. we met wonderful and interesting people and loved the peacock shape. :-) check out more of my photos vol 1 | vol 2 | vol 3

:: turangawaewae regatta ::

goosebumps guaranteed when those warriors come up the waikato. for more photo see here and here.

:: digital photography for BEGINNERS ::

Monday 6.30 – 8.30pm | Start 26/04 (6 weeks) | $100
This 6 week course will help you use your camera in the different modes, give you a basic introduction for taking better pictures and how to download and save your photos. Please bring along all your camera equipment to every class. Limited numbers, enrol early to get a place as this course will fill up quickly.

:: advanced photography WORKSHOP ::

Saturday 1pm – 7pm | 1 Day Workshop 12/06 | $70
A whole day photography workshop with like-minded people and a tutor who brings many years of photography experience in both Europe and NZ into her teaching. This workshop will give you time to learn more about your SLR or fancy compact camera, macro, landscape and night photography. The workshop will start at 1pm and will finish at 7pm in Hamilton. Last courses filled up fast so be quick to get your place – limited number of people to make sure you get time one-on-one. Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before the course starts to receive workshop information.

please register with community education from Hamilton Boys' High.

:: balloons over waikato are coming again ::

i love the balloons and have been close with my camera the past years (check it out here) but this year i wanne help (ground crew)  and get a total different feeling of the event. yeahhhhh

:: indigo festival 2010 ::

2 much 2 do it all but sooooo cool. loved the diversity. see my photographs of the parade here and here.

:: trip to rotorua ::

check out more photographs on my facebook site

:: flying the waikato ::

:: s&l's special day ::

was so much fun photographing you... loved the rock n roll in the end :o)

:: the littlest heroes project - photographer ::

photography by kat has been accepted to TLH project and hopes to help many children and their families. kat does appreciate the help photographs can give when dealing with sickness and death of a family member as she lost her brother to cancer. kat wants to make this photography service available to families in similar situations. so please tell your friends that TLHP photographer are available in nz.

:: sunset symphony. proms in the park ::

:: photography workshop in raglan ::

surfing competitions, beach, lots of sun and a great time with you people. thanks for coming!

:: a dream of getting married on a farm ::

brooke and i enjoyed your special day a lot. so relaxed and fun - give me more :o)

:: hamilton gardens summer festival ::

Romeo & Juliet & Violet

metal music & around

:: coming to nz to get married ::

what a good choice! enjoyed heaps photographing you :-)

:: ally & charlie ::

photographed my first nz navy man - you two will look stunning on your wedding day!

:: s&d wedding ::

it was such a wonderful day with you and the horses - wasn't excited without reason :-)

:: d&j's wedding ::

your bridal party was so relaxed and easy to work with.

:: hey chris that was so cool! ::

agricultural helicopter work in the waikato

:: wedding season in full swing ::

you guys were so much fun to photograph!

:: family photos ::

Warren & Ruth you have truly lovely children! The photo shooting was so much fun :-)

:: love adele's red curls ::

that was so much fun! thanks adele :-)

:: christmas in hamilton with the giant tree and woven ::

:: beginner digital photography course at hamilton boys' high ::

Term 1 in 2010 (Feb/March) there will be a all favourite beginner digital photography course. Ideal if you got a digital camera for Christmas or had it for a while but want some new input. Again I will focus on camera modes but also on improving your photographs. For more information see the education news paper or call HBH Community Education 07-853 0430.
Previous courses filled up really fast so be quick to get your place.

Also: Whole Day Photography Workshop – Advanced

Inspired by student here it comes: a whole day field trip with like-minded people. This workshop will give you time to learn more about your SLR or fancy compact camera, landscape & macro & sports photography but will not stop there. To round up the day you will go through your images and learn a view tricks on Photoshop CS4. The workshop will start in Raglan and finishes at HBH. Workshop Day: 27. Feb 2010

:: beach volleyball @ te rapa ::

:: liz & josh & ... ::

... coming soon.

:: lukas and his parents at auckland's beach

quite a character little lukas. look forward to meet new baby coming next year then...

:: big family photo shoot at the gardens ::

Thanks P & G for this special photo shooting. You have a wonderful family!

:: family reunion - 50. wedding anniversary ::

Congradualtion Florence & Freeman to this very special event.

:: ball photographs ::

with Where the Heart is Photography

:: Brenda, Murray & the girls ::

:: engagement portrait photographs ::

S & D just outside of Hamilton with their horses. Easy and fun. I look so forward to S+D's wedding :-)

:: advanced digital photography course at hamilton boys' high ::

After many requests: an advanced course with field trips and more technical background info of your SLR or fancy compact camera starts on 9 November 2009. Will do also night and sport photography. For more information see the education news paper from last week or call HBH Community Education. Enrol at Hamilton Boys' High Community Education 07-853 0430.
Previous courses filled up really fast so be quick to get your place.

:: what a cool choir photo shooting::

thank's guys

:: fun family shoot ::

no need for words

:: a friend's visit ::

:: a great wedding photographer team ::

For a while now I have been covering weddings together with Brooke (Where the heart is Photography) and I must say: It is really great and inspiring bouncing ideas off each other in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. If you are interested in booking us as your wedding photographers give us a ring.

Here are some photos from our latest wedding. More under my portolio > weddings or click here.

:: beginner digital photography course at hamilton boys' high ::

5 Mondays in August. For absolute beginners who just bought a digital compact camera. If you want to get more confident with your camera this is the course to come to. Enrol at Hamilton Boys High Community Education 07-853 043.

We also are looking at offering an advanced course in Term 4 (October/ November). If you are interested and would like to get an email reminder send me a message here.

:: digital photography course at hamilton boys' high ::

Katharina offers a hands-on photography class for everyone. From 4 May and 6 May for 7 weeks on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

:: budget travel examiner Erin Schneider in san francisco ::

Erin writes about her amazing trip around the world. Find a Heidelberg picture from photographbykat.com in her article about "10 locales for lovers" at http://www.examiner.com/x-4641-SF-Budget-Travel-Examiner. More about her Around-the-World-Trip: http://adoretoexplore.com/.

:: great barrier island ::

an awesome trip with the air plane to New Zealand's best kept secret. 6.-8. Feb 2009

a revival evening with a photographic presentation at the Waikato Aero Club

:: published photos ::

Find more of my work in 360° Neuseeland 06/2008 - German Magazine