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 – Tiki Tour
Tiki tour is said when you take the scenic route or long way to get to a destination. It can also mean a journey with no destination in mind.
Kiwi Slang – Snowed Under
Snowed under implies someone has too much responsibility or they're overwhelmed with work. They may have a pile of paperwork on their desk.
Kiwi Slang – Number 8 Wire
Number 8 wire is New Zealand's can-do attitude, ingenuity & resourcefulness to solve problems. A unique mindset of kiwis to repair anything.
Kiwi Slang – She’ll Be Right
She'll be right is said to assure people that even though something isn't going so well, it will work itself out . Everything will be ok.
Kiwi Slang – Stoked
Stoked is a phrase kiwis use for when someone is excited or happy about something. A common term would be 'I was stoked to pass my exams'.
Kiwi Slang – Munted
Munted is said when you state something is badly damaged or ruined. The kiwi slang term became well known after the Christchurch earthquakes.
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