Sarah Marshall Photography

15/07/2026

That sunset ☀️

15/07/2026

Blessed to have photographed so many amazing locals!

Thank you 🙏

Having genuine headshots and portraits for yourself and your team is even more important now to stand out as a trustworthy business owner.

Say no to AI slop 🤣😬

14/07/2026

Not every wedding needs a full-day timeline, a huge guest list, or months of planning.

Some of my favourite weddings have been the smaller ones. A handful of your favourite people, a beautiful location, and a relaxed celebration that feels true to you.

If you're planning an intimate wedding, micro wedding, or elopement in Northland, I offer shorter photography coverage starting from just 1.5 hours. It's a great option for couples who want professional photos without committing to full-day coverage.

Whether you're exchanging vows at a local venue like Wai Rua, St Clair Farm, or The James Homestead, celebrating with family at a private property, or planning a simple ceremony by the coast, I'd love to help capture it.

I'm available on both weekdays and weekends, and I'm always happy to chat about what coverage might work best for your plans.

The smaller weddings often have a beautiful simplicity about them. Less rushing, less pressure, and more time to focus on what the day is really about.

If you're recently engaged and keeping things small and meaningful, feel free to get in touch.

https://weddings.sarahmarshall.co.nz/

13/07/2026

I’m always so grateful when clients come back for another photoshoot.

Last year, Erin visited the studio for a classic white-background headshot — a professional staple for many real estate agents.

This year, we created a collection of personal branding portraits designed to give her a wider range of images for marketing, social media, websites, and promotional material. These sessions are all about creating content that reflects your personality and helps people connect with the person behind the business.

Congratulations on joining Stephanie Porowini Real Estate

For commercial headshots, portraits, and content creation, in studio or on location, get in touch to plan your photoshoot: https://sarahmarshall.co.nz/

Booking now for the "busy season" August - December.

09/07/2026

A recent Personal Branding portrait for Erin Farrow - Real Estate. Thank you, Erin. It was so lovely to work with you again. Congratulations on joining Stephanie Porowini Real Estate

https://sarahmarshall.co.nz/

🏡 Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to Erin Farrow!

We're excited to welcome Erin to the Stephanie Porowini Real Estate team!

Erin brings with her a genuine passion for real estate, along with helping people and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Having built a strong reputation for her honest approach, local knowledge, and dedication to achieving great results, Erin is a fantastic addition to our growing team.

At Stephanie Porowini Real Estate, we're committed to providing exceptional service, expert advice, and outstanding results across Whangārei, Tutukaka Coast, and the wider Northland region... and we're thrilled to have Erin joining us on that journey.

Please make Erin feel welcome and say hello in the comments! 👋

Thinking about buying or selling in Whangārei or Tutukaka Coast? Erin would love to help you take the next step.

📞 Get in touch today for a friendly, no-obligation chat.
[email protected]
021 242 3268

09/07/2026

I recently photographed Natalie's new Personal Branding Portraits at a local co-working space called WOTSO.
This was perfect for Natalie, who was ready to update her photos on her website - https://carmichaelcreative.co.nz/

Thank you so much for your booking, Natalie. And for this lovely review.

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"Sarah took the personal brand photos for my business Carmichael Creative. From booking in, to planning and then the experience on the day, everything went smoothly. It was great to have the option of hair and makeup as part of the package. The photoshoot was fun and easy and not at all intimidating. I'm really happy with the photos and I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone like myself who has been thinking about updating their brand imagery."

Hair & Makeup by Kasey George - Makeup Artist

© Sarah Marshall Photography

03/07/2026

So, what is "Personal Branding" anyway?

Personal Branding is designed for people who are the face of their business and want a collection of images that tell a broader story about who they are, what they do, and how they work.

These sessions are typically photographed in your own environment — your office, clinic, studio, workspace, or home. We use different outfits, work tools, products, and set-up scenarios to create a gallery of images that feels natural and aligned with your brand.

Along with professional portraits, we'll also create:
• Website banner images
• Detail and workspace photographs
• Images of you working
• Client interaction photographs
• Custom stock photography for your website and social media
• A variety of portrait orientations for different marketing uses

Personal branding sessions are particularly popular with women in business who regularly show up online, whether that's through their website, social media, speaking engagements, media features, newsletters, or marketing campaigns.

The goal is to create a library of images that can be used throughout your business for months — sometimes years — helping your audience get to know the person behind the brand.

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I need more photos for my website," a personal branding session is probably what you're looking for.

https://sarahmarshall.co.nz/contact

Featured Photos - Tracy - https://wildseednaturopathy.co.nz/

03/07/2026

📸 Introducing The Environmental Portrait Session 📸

Not every professional portrait belongs in a studio.

My Environmental Portrait Session is designed for professionals who want a collection of natural, approachable images for social media, LinkedIn, websites, media features, and marketing in a natural or urban setting.

Whether that's amongst the greenery of one of our local parks or in an urban CBD setting, we'll create portraits that feel polished, professional, and genuinely you.

Perfect for:
✔ Real Estate Agents
✔ Small Business Owners
✔ Consultants & Professionals
✔ Small Teams needing a fresh, updated group photo in a non-corporate setting

The Environmental Portrait Session includes:
• 20-30-minute session on location
• 1-2 wardrobe changes
• 6 professionally edited images of your choice
Online client gallery to select your favourite images before they are retouched. Print & Web-sized images with Commercial License.

Whangārei CBD locations.

Get in touch so we can plan your photoshoot: https://sarahmarshall.co.nz/contact

Photos of Jeremy & Julie Parkinson from Ray White Whangarei & Tutukaka on three separate photoshoots. The Parkinsons

03/07/2026

Congratulations Kelly :)

(One of my headshots from a Personal Branding session on location last year).

Another year, another outstanding achievement! Congratulations Kelly Sackfield on once again achieving Ray White Elite status. Kelly's calm approach, expert negotiation and unwavering commitment to her clients have earned her the trust of hundreds of local buyers and sellers, making this recognition thoroughly deserved. Congratulations Kelly!

rwhite.nz/KellySackfield

02/07/2026

Congratulations Wendy Forshaw Ray White Whangarei.

(Sharing as this is one of my Personal Branding portraits as well)

to our latest Premier Member - Wendy Forshaw! A proud Whangarei local, Wendy has built a reputation for exceptional service, skilled negotiation, and consistently achieving outstanding results for her clients. Her Premier recognition is a reflection of years of hard work, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping people achieve their property goals. Well deserved!

rwhite.nz/WendyForshaw