THE VAN DER WEL FAMILY | NEW ZEALAND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Kesh was riding shotgun as we meandered our way from Auckland to Hamilton in our little red car. The green hills rolled and the river swam by…

A celestial chorus of the Maori people rang out as we passed a hillside where they lay a loved one to rest. Their Haka faded into the distance, along with our goose bumps.

A single email, a few weeks earlier, had started a correspondence that led us to a small green house. This was no ordinary house though. It was special.

A newborn baby called Audrey lives there. She is the most loved of Talia and Phil, who just happened to serve up a Mexican feast that actually changed my life.

This is them, as they are, in their home.








































Posted by tim coulson
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23 comments:

  1. ::The Beetle Shack::August 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    holy moly- best. ones. yet. I know i say that every time, but i mean it every time.

    I must be hormonal or something because your little into made me teary (secret talent in writing, maybe?) then the photo's. need. tissue.

    mr international success story. thats you.

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  2. Luisa BrimbleAugust 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    this family portrait conveys raw honesty. you have captured it so beautifully Tim! love it!

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  3. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    wow! These images are truly something. Such a beautiful down to earth couple who are indeed living the good life. Beautiful.. Tim, you have once more left me speachless. When will you come to the UK? Lou

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  4. Talia ChristineAugust 8, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Tim, thank you seems a bit short. These images are priceless to me. Thank you for capturing these fleeting moments, these little snapshots in time that are so familiar to me.

    Talia Christine
    http://taliachristine.blogspot.com

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  5. MaxabellaAugust 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Okay, so the photos are BRILLIANT. But you were saying about that life-changing mexican feast... x

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  6. BelindaAugust 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    these photos are pure bliss! what a beautiful keepsake from the first few months of parenthood they now have. so brilliant.

    bel.

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  7. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    i love the raw and real take on this beautiful cozy family. you captured them so honestly. xo

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  8. adam housemanAugust 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Incredible Tim. Love the way you see. What an absolutely lovely family.

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  9. benj haischAugust 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    wow, these are awesome.

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  10. ALMAAugust 19, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    The best so far!

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  11. mercedesAugust 19, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    i can't add anything to what's been said...they are beautiful.

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  12. KyleAugust 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    These are beyond adorable. So many great family moments here.

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  13. Sonia JanssonAugust 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I guess WOW is not enough, but that's all I've got. a big fat WOW!!!!

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  14. MattAugust 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    This is such a great idea! I love it so much.

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  15. Ryan ChanAugust 19, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    These are fantastic! Love the scrabble idea with the wedding Polaroid.

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  16. Derek MartinezAugust 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Love it! Beautiful family as well.

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  17. Louisa CoulthurstAugust 27, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    This is a brilliant shoot! I love the documentary element and the glimpse into their family life. Gorgeous!

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  18. James - NYC wedding photographerOctober 29, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Great shots of the Baby and the happy parents.

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  19. Courtney E.November 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    These are incredibly beautiful. There brand new little family. Their sweet, welcoming, comfortable home. The momma's smile and laugh. I love it all. Just wonderful...

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  20. Nicole RidellaNovember 4, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I love these. They are so honest and beautiful!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Lovely "retro" family xoxo !! Wish you guys nothing but the best with that little baby :)

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  22. cocopuff1212August 14, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Such a moving set of photos. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. Emily LukeNovember 30, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    Excellent and very exciting site. Love to watch. Keep Rocking.
    cute quotes in life

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