Portrait Photography

Capture your family, forever.

A great backyard offers an on-location portrait and headshot service. Whether you need an upgrade on your corporate image or you’re celebrating a milestone, we bring experience and expertise to the occasion.

We specialise in portraits, formal headshots & capturing your unique family dynamic. We don't believe in hidden costs so do not charge a sitting fee.  

Portrait Session
$495

This includes 1 x A4 high gloss print on 375gsm photo paper

Additional Prints: $25 per A4 and $75 per A3

 
 
 
 

Travel

We’re happy to travel within the greater Waikato area. We can absolutely travel further for portrait sessions but they will incur a travel fee.

 
 
 

What our clients are saying:

Corporate lawyer professional black and white headshot by New Zealand photographer Corin Walker Bain

‘A superb photography team’

‘A Great Backyard are a superb photography team. I can't recommend them highly enough.’

— Kim Francis

 

‘Very impressed with the results’

‘We used A Great Backyard from Waitomo for a Photo Shoot for our Single Cover and were very impressed with the results. Amazing, professional and respectful. We can't thank you enough. Very impressed with the results.’

— Kane Kura, The DC Boys

‘We had a great time!’

‘These two are awesome! I am usually uncomfortable in front of the camera but they made me and my family feel relaxed and we had a great time. The outcome was amazing family photos that I will treasure. I would recommend to anyone.’

— Catherine Wildermoth.

 

‘Quality results!’

‘Total professionals, quality results!’

— Vhari Thursby

 

‘I was blown away’

‘I approached Corin about taking some portrait photos and was blown away by the professionalism he provided. He was incredibly accommodating & his knowledge and passion for photography were driving factors for me in selecting him and his company. Thanks again Corin for making me standout in the professional world. You will be the first person I go to if I need these done again.’

— Alex Johnson

 
Mum, Dad and two year old in family portrait by New Zealand photographer Corin Walker Bain

‘We highly recommend’

‘Brydie and Corin are amazing! They took the time to make our young son feel comfortable and got some really nice photos of our family. They are very personable and are very good at their craft. We highly recommend.’

— Karl & Lisa Berkers

 
Young male lawyer professional headshot by New Zealand photographer Corin Walker Bain

‘You are both amazing!’

‘The process has been super easy and you are both amazing as people and the photos!’

— Stephen Taylor

 
Female board director headshot by Corin Walker Bain

‘An awesome photography team’

‘Corin and Brydie are an awesome photography team! Corin took an amazing photo of one of my black lambs - not an easy task! So proud to include postcards to my customers - even prouder when I see tourists buying them to send home! The end result was fantastic, thanks so much guys.’

— Janette Osborne, Briar Patch

 
Father, daughter and mother snuggling portrait by New Zealand photographer Corin Walker Bain

‘Gorgeous family photos!’

‘Corin and Brydie made us feel so relaxed and their results (our gorgeous family photos) are so professional. Corin managed to capture the real us in a very candid and relaxed way and the follow up with prints and quality and service was so friendly and easy. Thank you so much, we love our pics x.’

— Laree & Kevin Anderson

 

‘Very professional & patient’

‘An awesome team, who are a pleasure to work with. Very professional and patient. So good at what they do. Would highly recommend A Great Backyard.’

— Rob Davis