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about jess Wawatai

kia ora i’m jess, a photographer from wellington, new zealand. i specialise in film photography (primarily 35mm) focusing mainly on slice of life, documentary and portrait photography. i particularly like to shoot environmental portraits.

i began taking photos in 2015 while living in london. i have been published in the guardian, on buzzfeed and i’m an experienced wedding and family photographer.

i am self-represented and i take clients on a limited basis. inquire about my availability: jesshopeshoots@gmail.com