Mama Faka has recently transitioned to faceless marketing - any images captured with a child under 16 will never feature their full face across my website, social media or any advertising
Faceless but never a faceless gallery
 
 
Hi, I'm Aleesha
 
I'm a mama of two earthside babies and married to my Māori soulmate...
which is where I inherit the 'Faka' and my learning of Te reo Māori
I'm obsessed with growing babies, birthing, tiny toes, a mother's bond and all in-between
so that's what you'll see in my work and the packages I offer
I've been on a journey to reach who and where I am today;
as a mother, a person, a woman, a photographer and feel ever growing personally and in my work
Every session with me is child-led or interaction-led
(with some light suggestions from me, so that we don't have awkward hands)
No stand, pose and smile - for me I take the approach of you're booking photos because you want to capture the authentic depiction of how life currently feels;
excitement and nerves awaiting a new chapter,
who your children are at this phase,
the small features, the feel of their touch, the way they bond with you
it's also an hour just with each other, no phones, no interruptions, undivided attention with each other
those moments are what I crave to be able to look back on with my littles,
so that's what I aim for in your gallery
I can't wait to help you capture some moments in time
aroha nui