Bio

Open grassy field with two horses grazing, surrounded by tall mountains under a clear blue sky.

BIO / LIV VAN LEEUWEN


Translating palpable emotion into images distinguishes my style, whether I’m working with architecture, families, couples, editorial or commercial scale projects. I am available for photography work New Zealand wide. 

A woman holding a young child outdoors at dusk with the moon visible in the background.
A woman with brown hair and light skin, wearing a sleeveless black top and blue skirt, standing with arms crossed against a pebble-textured wall, smiling gently.

I am an award winning Christchurch based photographer. Preferring to work with natural light, my work draws from my desire to focus on storytelling and capturing raw, cinematic moments.

My approach is intuitive and warm. For me to bring your story to life I need to connect with you, and to understand who you are and what is important to you. I’m creative, optimistic and a problem solver.

It is incredibly humbling to walk alongside you through some of life’s big moments - your wedding day, birth of your child, sharing the story of your business, your life’s work. I think I will always be in awe of the privilege it is to be present in such an intimate space. 

I’m drawn to nature, to the way the light hits, the feel of the sun on my face and the soil beneath my feet. I’m intentional and considered. I feel everything with empathy and I value depth and openness in my relationships. To create beauty together I need you to trust me and my process.