Hi, I’m HELEN OAKES a Photographer, Entrepreneur, Digital Artist, Blogger and Podcaster.
I’ve been a professional photographer since 2007 and I predominantly shoot LIFESTYLE, BRANDING, HEADSHOTS, SPORTS, SPORTRAITS and COMMERCIAL. It’s great being behind the camera but I love post-processing photos too, it’s where all the magic happens. I say Photography is one game and editing is another. Check out my work on FLICKR and in my photo GALLERIES.
I pride myself on my editing skills and I have created my own style using my custom made LIGHTROOM PRESETS and PHOTOSHOP TEXTURES. These are great tools for photographers, bloggers and graphic artists and are available from my SHOP. My ETSY store features inspirational quotes, landscapes and Kiwiana digital prints for purchase.
In my PODCAST I talk about travel, photography and anything on my mind. It is an open topic chat with myself and Danny de Hek from WHAT : DE HEK podcast.
I am embarking on running COURSES. Stay tuned as I will have downloadable information guides with useful tips. My BLOG provides a forum for photography, travel and all things I’m passionate about.
Kiwi Slang – Nek Minnit
The phrase 'nek minnit' became popular by New Zealand skateboarder, Levi Hawken. The term is used to explain a dramatic event; next minute.
Kiwi Slang – Ankle-biter
An ankle-biter can be something or someone small, low to the ground that bites or nips at your ankles like a toddler or an agressive puppy.
Kiwi Slang – Over The Ditch
The Ditch is known as the Tasman Sea that separates New Zealand and Australia. The analogy travel over the ditch or across the pond is used.
Kiwi Slang – Boy Racer
Boy racer is a term New Zealander's use when they are referring to youth driving fast cars that have been modified with factory fitted parts.
Kiwi Slang – On The Turps
Consuming alcohol in large quantities is known as getting on the turps or turpentine. Inebriated, intoxicated, excessive and binge drinking.
Kiwi Slang – Spin A Yarn
To spin a yarn is when someone tells a larger than life story and fabricates or exaggerates the truth. Embellish and distort the facts.
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