Jacqui Stokes Photography sunrise over the sea

Jacqui Stokes Photography

Capturing Nature’s Beauty Through the Lens

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Jacqui Stokes: New Zealand Nature Photographer

Welcome to Jacqui Stokes Photography! I’m thrilled to share my love of photography with you. Here, you’ll find a variety of galleries. They showcase my passion for capturing the beauty of nature and the world around us.

ABOUT ME

Enjoy the way I see the world

MY ART

Photography has always been a big part of my life. I love the way it lets me connect with the world around me. Every time I pick up my camera, I feel excited to see what I can capture. There’s so much beauty in nature, and I enjoy finding new ways to share that through my photos.

An orange calendula flower after a spring rain, with water droplets glistening on its petals and a few petals still not fully open.

Flowers

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outouwai North Island Robin photographed in the leaf litter on the forest floor.

Birds

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Jacqui Stokes Photography sunrise over the sea

Landscapes

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LENS AND LIGHT ADVENTURES

In these blogs I give tips and tricks to help you create your best memories

Jacqui Stokes bundled up in a woolly hat, jumper, and jacket, standing against a backdrop of a wintery sunrise over the sea.

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I’m thrilled to share my love for photography with you! My work is available in a variety of formats to suit your needs:

Cards: Perfect for any occasion..

Prints and Canvases: Choose from Small, Standard, Large, and Extra-Large sizes.

Notebooks: Available in handy A5 or spacious A4 sizes.

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If you see a photo on my website that isn’t listed in the shop, or if you’d like a size or format not currently offered, feel free to contact me. I’m happy to create something special just for you.

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Capturing life's moments with passion from Hamilton, NZ Nature lover, Flower whisperer Sharing the beauty of our world, one click at a time.
  • A reminder that growth doesn’t need approval—only courage. #BloomStrong #RedRoseWisdom #QuietPower #SheBloomsAnyway
  • Not all wild things wear thorns 🌼 #StayWild #DaisyChild #PetalsAndPower
  • A reminder that growth doesn’t need approval—only courage.
  • In a world that praises perfection, choose to stand tall, follow the light, and bloom your own way. 🌻✨ #BeASunflower #BloomBoldly #StayGolden
  • Sometimes beauty takes hold in the most unlikely places. Rooted in Rust — a soft, pale succulent thriving against a backdrop of decay. #RootedInRust #SucculentLove #RustAndBloom #NatureVsDecay #UnexpectedBeauty #BotanicalContrast #UrbanNature #WabiSabi #PlantPhotography #SucculentCloseup #TexturedBackground #NaturePhotography #ResilientBeauty ##RootedInRust #SucculentLove #RustAndBloom #NatureVsDecay #UnexpectedBeauty #BotanicalContrast #UrbanNature #WabiSabi #PlantPhotography #SucculentCloseup #TexturedBackground #NaturePhotography #ResilientBeauty ##growthindecayGrowthInDecay
  • Its the end of summer and the flowers are saying goodbye. #flowers , #hamiltongardens
  • I just finished editing this photo and thought I might share it on today when we are thinking about our shadows of our past and sharing images of poppies #RememberThem #poppy #shadowwork
  • 🇳🇿 Lest We Forget 🇦🇺 Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served—and continue to serve—our countries with courage and sacrifice. From the shores of Gallipoli to the many fields of conflict since, their legacy lives on in our hearts, our freedoms, and our peace. 🌺 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌺 #LestWeForget #ANZACDay #RememberThem #ANZACSpirit #NZStrong
  • Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
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A reminder that growth doesn’t need approval—only courage. #BloomStrong #RedRoseWisdom #QuietPower #SheBloomsAnyway
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A reminder that growth doesn’t need approval—only courage. #BloomStrong #RedRoseWisdom #QuietPower #SheBloomsAnyway
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Not all wild things wear thorns 🌼 #StayWild #DaisyChild #PetalsAndPower
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Not all wild things wear thorns 🌼 #StayWild #DaisyChild #PetalsAndPower
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A reminder that growth doesn’t need approval—only courage.
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In a world that praises perfection, choose to stand tall, follow the light, and bloom your own way. 🌻✨ #BeASunflower #BloomBoldly #StayGolden
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In a world that praises perfection, choose to stand tall, follow the light, and bloom your own way. 🌻✨ #BeASunflower #BloomBoldly #StayGolden
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Sometimes beauty takes hold in the most unlikely places. Rooted in Rust — a soft, pale succulent thriving against a backdrop of decay. #RootedInRust #SucculentLove #RustAndBloom #NatureVsDecay #UnexpectedBeauty #BotanicalContrast #UrbanNature #WabiSabi #PlantPhotography #SucculentCloseup #TexturedBackground #NaturePhotography #ResilientBeauty ##RootedInRust #SucculentLove #RustAndBloom #NatureVsDecay #UnexpectedBeauty #BotanicalContrast #UrbanNature #WabiSabi #PlantPhotography #SucculentCloseup #TexturedBackground #NaturePhotography #ResilientBeauty ##growthindecayGrowthInDecay
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Sometimes beauty takes hold in the most unlikely places. Rooted in Rust — a soft, pale succulent thriving against a backdrop of decay. #RootedInRust #SucculentLove #RustAndBloom #NatureVsDecay #UnexpectedBeauty #BotanicalContrast #UrbanNature #WabiSabi #PlantPhotography #SucculentCloseup #TexturedBackground #NaturePhotography #ResilientBeauty ##RootedInRust #SucculentLove #RustAndBloom #NatureVsDecay #UnexpectedBeauty #BotanicalContrast #UrbanNature #WabiSabi #PlantPhotography #SucculentCloseup #TexturedBackground #NaturePhotography #ResilientBeauty ##growthindecayGrowthInDecay
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Its the end of summer and the flowers are saying goodbye. #flowers , #hamiltongardens
Its the end of summer and the flowers are saying goodbye. #flowers , #hamiltongardens
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Its the end of summer and the flowers are saying goodbye. #flowers , #hamiltongardens
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I just finished editing this photo and thought I might share it on today when we are thinking about our shadows of our past and sharing images of poppies #RememberThem #poppy #shadowwork
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I just finished editing this photo and thought I might share it on today when we are thinking about our shadows of our past and sharing images of poppies #RememberThem #poppy #shadowwork
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🇳🇿 Lest We Forget 🇦🇺 Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served—and continue to serve—our countries with courage and sacrifice. From the shores of Gallipoli to the many fields of conflict since, their legacy lives on in our hearts, our freedoms, and our peace. 🌺 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌺 #LestWeForget #ANZACDay #RememberThem #ANZACSpirit #NZStrong
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🇳🇿 Lest We Forget 🇦🇺 Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served—and continue to serve—our countries with courage and sacrifice. From the shores of Gallipoli to the many fields of conflict since, their legacy lives on in our hearts, our freedoms, and our peace. 🌺 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌺 #LestWeForget #ANZACDay #RememberThem #ANZACSpirit #NZStrong
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Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
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Drifting peacefully on the water — including examples of Grebe, Paradise Shelduck, NZ Scaup, and Mallard. #Waterbirds #NZBirds #Grebe #ParadiseShelduck #NZScaup #MallardDuck #WetlandWildlife #BirdPhotography #NatureNZ #JacquiStokesPhotography
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