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all our professional photography is unconditionally quality guaranteed

If you are not completely satisfied with the results of your photoshoot it is:
► reshot to your satisfaction
► or, if we cannot meet your expectation, free of charge.


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About Us


Linda and Alex enjoy the delights of two adult daughters and a wider family group at all stages of life . Fitness walking, tennis, reading extensively, movies, enjoying fine wine with close friends along with growing and preparing the best in fresh food, together with planning and undertaking their own travels are all part of this time in their lives, shared with a moggie of 'no fixed abode' and until recently, a dissolute, opinionated dachshund. A 100 year old Auckland villa is home, where renovation together with a full sized garden, is a source of lots of enjoyment and a little frustration.

Over the years both Alex and Linda worked in the horticultural export industry, travelling extensively throughout Asia, Europe and Australia, later becoming active in vegetable production. A New Zealand Tradenz export award was presented in recognition of 'an outstanding contribution to New Zealand trade'. The exotic sights and experiences of international business, gave rise to passions for photography and writing  creating a firm future career base.

Today part of A.B. Donald Ltd, Images and Words showcases the professional skills of it's owners, Alex and Linda. A.B. Donald Ltd - a family company originally registered in New Zealand in 1896, operated as Pacific Island traders, and recommenced in 1978 by the great grandson of the founder, Alexander Donald.    photo gallery

 

 


 Linda writer  
LindaMtVictoire_14a.jpgLinda is a current member of The New Zealand Author's Association and has achieved The National Diploma in Journalism (Graduate) – Feature Writing paper. Writing has always been a source of sheer pleasure. Linda wrote simple poetry to be recited before school assembly as a small person, then speeches to win senior school competitions. A move to the country was the catalyst to article writing, with several lively pieces published in lifestyle magazines on the family's wide learning curve of rural experiences.
Through the years managerial roles in exporting (A.B. Donald Ltd), international airline sales promotion (UTA French Airlines), retail (Parnell boutique), Publishing customer service (NBR) and national communications (Export New Zealand) have required a wide range of writing ability – advertising and descriptive product copy, press releases, persuasive letters, book reviews, horticultural and food features along with business stories.

Linda also has a large portfolio of published lifestyle and property articles, plus those from the experiences of worldwide travel.
Today Linda is a fulltime freelance writer, delivering indepth researched features on specific topics, many based on interviews. Subject research combined with the ability to accurately bring this together intelligently, make Linda a standout in her field.
Many of Linda's articles are interview based, where her relaxed manner is a great asset, helping weave smooth assurance into her writing.

A specialty for Linda are her carefully crafted small pieces which may be a product description, property advertisement, brochure script – in fact any requirement for short, snappy writing.  Contact Linda.

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  Alex – photographer    
Alexwith-camera.jpgAlex is a current member of The Advertising and Illustrative Photographer's Association being  an experienced professional with a large portfolio of completed assignments. With a photographer's eye, able to see image potential in the otherwise ordinary and a family architectural background, Alex has an original edge. Creative photography demands technical skill and a constant desire to make pictures, as quoted by Freeman Patterson, a highly regarded Canadian photographer "If you only photograph when you feel like it, you'll never be a successful photographer".

The fast paced world of fresh produce exporting requires decisive action after careful observation easily translating to photography, where the quick acting photographer captures 'a moment in time'.
Formal quality management and image editing training bring out the best image processing results using Adobe creative suite software.
We shoot professional 35mm digital and film, Nikon and Contax equipment with a full complement of specialty lenses and lighting we are able to shoot in challenging conditions when required.

How to avoid the dull and lifeless look often created by poor quality photography - especially through difficult market periods  professional photography will help sell your house or commercial building faster, showcasing your property and generating wider interest.

Residential and commercial real estate, industrial, manufacturing, horticultural, agricultural, productshoots – wherever you need professional photography, we will help your company stand out. Annual reports, brochures, mail outs or websites, whether large or small, your assignments will benefit from the same meticulous attention to detail and are always completed on deadline. As every job is different, each is quoted with a detailed proposal and an agreed shooting schedule according to your requirements.
We guarantee you will be delighted with the results. Contact Alex.

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