Hello I’m Christina, I’ve been a photographer for 23 years. I’ve worked in the portrait, wedding, real estate and commercial industry’s of photography. In 2019 I got my drone pilots license. I work across the Waikato of New Zealand. I’m now able to travel more so up for new challenges.…

Christina Vandy

Hello I’m Christina, I’ve been a photographer for 23 years. I’ve worked in the portrait, wedding, real estate and commercial industry’s of photography. In 2019 I got my drone pilots license. I work across the Waikato of New Zealand. I’m now able to travel more so up for new challenges.…

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Hello I’m Christina, I’ve been a photographer for 23 years. I’ve worked in the portrait, wedding, real estate and commercial industry’s of photography. In 2019 I got my drone pilots license. I work across the Waikato of New Zealand. I’m now able to travel more so up for new challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer / Business Owner at Marque Brand Studios
February 1, 2009 - Present
Founder and principal photographer and business owner. Responsible for commercial and real estate photography, client management, pricing, contracts, internal systems, website maintenance, and marketing. Oversees creative direction, post-production workflow, and prints. Based in Hamilton, NZ, handling weddings, commercial work, and real estate projects with a team of contractors and interns.
Photographer at Harcourts Hamilton
May 1, 2016 - April 1, 2019
Managed 90+ real estate photography bookings; photographed houses and agent profiles; produced marketing material; managed stock library; edited images using Adobe Creative Suite.
Photographer / Business Owner at Marque Brand Studios
April 1, 2019 - Present
Self-employed photographer focusing on commercial, real estate, and wedding work; UAV/drone operations and flight planning; client communications; project management; management of contractors and interns; responsible for marketing, SEO, and social media.
FOH Barista at Fix Espresso Christchurch
May 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010
Front-of-house management including food presentation & safety, customer relations; sole Barista.

Education

Diploma of Digital Imaging at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Diploma of Professional Photography at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Diploma of Digital Imaging
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Diploma of Professional Photography
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
NZIPP Associate Member
January 1, 2017 - February 18, 2026
NZIPP Masters Member
January 1, 2018 - February 18, 2026
NZIPP Iris Awards Finalist - Wedding Open category
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
CAA Part 101 & Part 102 certified Pilot
July 15, 2021 - February 18, 2026
Winner of New Zealand Wedding Photographer of the Year
January 1, 2022 - February 18, 2026
Finalist in the New Zealand Commercial Photographer of the Year
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Active member of the NZIPP
January 1, 2020 - February 18, 2026
Current Committee member of the WAI/BOP NZIPP region
January 1, 2020 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
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    This is my winning image from when I won 2024 USA ICON AWARDS Creative Wedding Photographer of the year & 2025 Australian Photographic Cup International Creative Wedding Photographer of the year

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