Tracey & Steve’s whānau

Family, sunshine & togetherness at Cooks Beach

When the whole family is finally in one place — it’s something worth celebrating. Tracey and Steve recently enjoyed a weekend away at Cooks Beach with their adult children and growing families and decided it was the perfect moment for a family photoshoot.

These kinds of gatherings are rare and oh-so-special — the kind you want to hold onto forever.

Their daughter Raihi and husband Brad had flown in all the way from Perth, WA. Laish and husband Arie brought along their gorgeous curly-haired daughter Poppy, full of wonder and giggles. And Rima and her husband Malachi came with their two little ones, Moeawa and Nikau, who brought all the energy and joy you could imagine.

Together, this family filled the beach with laughter, juggling and so much love — a true reminder of what matters most. The moody morning light danced across the sand, and we captured moments that will hopefully become treasured keepsakes for years to come.

Rima, thank you for inviting me to document such a beautiful chapter in your whānau story. These are the memories that matter.