“ Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative Art”

Ansel Adams

We have a New Gallery Studio at 6 Gipps St Karori. Pop over and See us. Better Still Make an Appointment to Visit. Phone 04 9176861

WE Capture The Moments

Events are what we thrive on. Whether it’s a Birthday, Graduation, Wedding, Conference, or other Milestone, our Photography captures and records important moments.

2024 is nearl at an end. There are still a raft of events and activities happening, and we are still also involved capturing some amazing scenes of Wellington and our Natural Environment.

Our Copy and Restoration Photography has taken on a new significance with new advances in technology. We feel privileged and have enjoyed seeing a variety of family history going back to 1860!

While Families are Together, it’s a great having a Family Photo Session. Great Family photos keep families together too!

To have a chat with Simon or one of our other Team Members, about your Photography Requirements please ring us on 04 9176861 or 0275016789, or you can email; hello@woolf.co.

90 in November Anniversary Sale

We turn 90 in November so we are celebrating with some amazing sPecials and Sale items.

$90.00 Studio Portrait, Photos Sessions including session and 20x25cm enlargement.

Individual, Family, and Pets.

$90.00 Studio Portfolio Session including a set of High Resolution Files

$90.00 ( This one is a goody and while stocks last!) A Studio Photo Session with a 20x16in longlife enlargement/ or a Fine Art Decor Image including a 20x16in longlife enlargement/ or a 20x16in print from your own file ... and for and additional $90.00 your work will be framed in a 20x16in Box Frame and Glass in Black or White!

$90.00 Home Portrait Sessions Including a 20x25cm Enlargement

$90.00 20x25cm Fine Art Decor Image, Frame, Matt and Glass ( With a choice of Black or White Box Frame, (while stocks last)

$90.00 Print from your own file and have your work framed matted and with glass, with the image size being 20x25cm. The work will be post produced ( if required) individually and printed on Epson Long Life Papers using Longlife papers and inks.

Please note that all of the above can be purchased as vouchers for Christmas and Gift Giving, and can be used throughout 2025 subject to appointment available and while stocks last. Studio appointments must be made in November and December. We do have after hours and some weekend booking times available too. First in first served!

For our existing or Past Clients we have 90 presents to say Thank you!

For 90 of our past customers, if you bring in or email a Spencer Digby, Ronald Woolf, Brian Brake Photo with the story of how the photographs were Taken we will give you a $90.00 Studio/Location Voucher which includes a session and an A3 sized enlargement to be used in 2025. or…

For our More recent Customers who have had Photos since 1980 we have gifts for those Customers too. Same situation however, the vouchers are a bit different. You will recieve a Voucher also for a Studio or Location Session Plus Two 20x25cm enlargements. Remember this offer is limited to the first 90 Customers.

There are a few conditions but no fine print! The vouchers can be used in 2025. The Vouchers need to be used in normal 9.00am- 4.00pm Business Hours. We maybe able to accommodate some After Hours Times, however these times are Limited. The Vouchers can only be redeemed for Portrait, Family Group, Pet, Baby, Children and Portfolio Sessions and cannot be exchanged for other Services or, for dollars.

Once the 90 Vouchers are claimed thats it. First in First Served!


We Are about to Turn 90 and do we have some Celebration Specials happening!

Come and SeE Us at our New Gallery and Studio at 6 Gipps St Karori

Right next to The ICONIC GIPPS ST BUTCHERY and The Gipps St Deli.

- portraits -

From Families, Babies & Pets, through
to Corporate, Graduates and young professionals. We offer every kind of portrait you could think of and after years of experience, they really are our specialty! Woolf Photography continues to develop and produce award-winning portraits.

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- Fine art & Gifts -

Looking for a Corporate Gift or something for your home? Visit our Online Shop to discover our stunning range of Fine Art Photography. Our range reflects our love affair with Wellington, Nature and Landscapes. All of our work can be customised in terms of size, and the surface it’s printed on. From Archival Prints, to Canvas or Acrylic, the options are endless.

Click here to View & Order our Fine Art

- Corporate -

From Corporate Profiles, Board photography and Team Events, to web imagery and Annual Reports: Woolf Photography has the skill and creativity to do it. Commercial Business Portraits especially, are one of our real strong points. We are really lucky with our City Central Studio locations, however also offer the option of bringing a whole studio set up to your office for your convenience.

- graduation -

Woolf Photography has been capturing Graduation milestones for generations. It’s not every day that you graduate, so celebrate this momentous occasion with your loved ones. We offer private studio sessions, out door photo shoots, as well as being the official photographer for both Victoria and Massey.

Click here to order your Graduation Photos

Site Under Construction. Watch This Space …

- Events -

We have extensive experience in Wellington Event Photography and thoroughly enjoy doing it! No job is too big or too small for our team, so get in touch to bounce ideas. We’ve covered it all including Office Events, Award Evenings, Expos and Parties. No matter what the job is, we’ll have you covered and supply you with an array of professional imagery to document the whole event.

Click here to Buy your Event Photos

- vouchers -

Woolf Photography offer a multitude of different vouchers, meaning there truly is something for everyone! We can personalise these to the recipient and there is no limit on how much you would like to spend. Vouchers can include (but are absolutely not limited to) Photographic Workshops, Framing Credit, Family Portraits, Maternity shoots or a simple dollar amount to any value.

- WEDDINGS -

As experienced Wellington Wedding Photographers, couples have trusted us to capture their special day for years. Our style is classic and timeless, meaning the photos you receive from your most special day, will never date. Find out about our Bridal Packages & Winter Wedding Special.

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- TUITION -

One on One tuition with Simon Woolf is a great experience, as you have the ability to learn specific skills you’re interested in, as well as ask as many questions as you like over the 2 hour period. Simon will completely tailor the session to your needs, as well as ensuring you have a totally enjoyable time. Photography is a wonderful skill to have, so come and learn from one of New Zealand’s top photographers.

Click here to learn about Tuition & Workshops

Photographic framing

- Framing -

Professional framing and presentation will enhance and protect your art work. We pride ourselves on our ensuring quality and craftsmanship. There are many different options we can talk you through in terms of custom framing. If you are in a the CBD and need a last minute frame, we also offer stock frames and have a wide selection available in our studio.

- Workshops -

Whether you are new to photography or very experienced but keen to learn new tricks, we have a range of Photographic Workshops to inform and inspire. Workshop Vouchers also make a fantastic gift!

Workshop dates are refreshed frequently to suit Wellington Seasons, so it is recommended you check back regularly for new dates!

- Restoration -

Preserve your precious memories with our skilled restoration service. We’ve taken images split in half and faded, to a refreshed colouring and whole image again.

Restoring old imagery means you can pass the photographs on to the next generation to enjoy. We can also digitalize your prints to ensure you always have a backup.

- promotions -

Check out our specials, which are updated all the time!

- Christmas Function Photography

- Spring Flower ONE off prints

- Matariki Whale Framed Photos from $59


Fine Art Photography and The Red Chair Project

The RED Chair Project is about a chair, it’s travels, it’s Originality, and it’s ability to start a Conversation!

The Red Chair Project is about Original One Off Fine Art Photography, beautifully constructed composed and created. It is also about the pureness, printing and final presentation of a piece of art no one else will be able to have. The Red Chair, in each of it’s locations, guises and moods is a one off, not to be replicated the same twice! Oh and these Red Chair Originals are big, and not for the faint hearted!

The Red Chair Projects also aims to raise some well needed funds for charities, two of which are the Women’s Refuge and The Wellington Hospital Foundation.

The First Matted, Framed, Archivally Printed ,Red Chair piece of Art was auctioned on March 6th at an event at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, with the total proceeds going towards the valuable work Women’s Refuge achieve.

To Learn more about the Red Chair Project please keep an eye on our website.

(C) Photo by Ronald D Woolf, Lake Tekapo (circa 1984)

Ronald and Inge Woolf purchased Spencer Digby Studios( which was formed in 1934.) Spencer Digby mentored many young photographers, including Brian Brake, Barry Woods and a young Ron Woolf. The studio has always been located in Central Wellington, and has adapted to the times, remaining an industry leader, and capturing important moments in peoples lives, and also recording aspects of The Wellington Region, New Zealand and further afield, in respect of landscape, wildlife and the natural and built environment. Ronald Woolf tragically passed away in a Helicopter accident in 1987. He was one of New Zealand’s leading photographers at the time of his death. His family have carried on building on his successes ever since, and Photography by Woolf remains built around quality, creativity and value for money. A large volume of the files and imagery is held by Te Papa Tongarewa and is searchable online via The Spencer Digby Ronald Woolf Collection.

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