Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Raglan photographer Anne Paar. It’s a creative partnership built on shared values and a love for authentic visual storytelling.

This year, Volare was named a finalist in the 2025 Waikato Business Awards – Marketing Award.

While awards are never the goal, moments like this invite reflection — on the work, the people, and the quiet consistency it takes to build something meaningful over time.

For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Marketing Manager Holly and the wider Volare team, supporting all things marketing, design, and photography. What began as a maternity leave cover for Holly, grew into a long-term partnership — one with momentum, and a shared vision for where the brand could go.

This photoshoot came together so organically — from last-minute “props” like Lucy’s grandmother’s heirloom plates and a couple of bottles of local fizz gifted by the brewery next door. Minimal planning, keeping things as close to reality as possible — and that’s exactly what I strive for: honesty. Oh, and did I mention the sun came out just for us… and it rained shortly after we wrapped up? Talk about luck.