Imagery, where soul & story meet
Portraiture
Discover the art of portraiture with Diane Stoppard, where each image tells a deeper story
Known for her emotive style and natural connection with her subjects, Diane captures more than just a likeness - she reveals the true essence of a person. Whether it's a child’s spark, a family’s bond, an author’s quiet strength, or a dignitary’s poise, her portraits are timeless reflections of character and soul. Blending her professional practice with a powerful artistic vision, Diane creates images that are both personal and profoundly moving.
Commercial
Celebrate connection with portraits that reflect who you are and where you belong!
Diane’s environmental photography captures the unique bond between people, their families, and the landscapes they love - inviting you to see yourself within the story. Whether you're after a striking family portrait, professional business profiles, or dramatic imagery to elevate your website and brand, Diane brings a high level of skill and creative vision to deliver photographs that are both distinctive and deeply personal.
Family Connection
Diane Stoppard creates family portraits that tell your unique story. With care and creativity, she captures the love, connection, and personality that make your family one of a kind. In colour or black and white, set in meaningful environments, these images reflect who you are - together.
Exhibition / Book
Me Anga Whakamua – Facing the Future
Me Anga Whakamua – Facing the Future is a powerful portrait series created to mark the 250th anniversary of the first encounters between Māori and Captain Cook, capturing the memories, reflections, and aspirations of tāngata whenua involved in the Tuia 250 commemorations. First exhibited at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in 2020 and later at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Wellington in 2025, the project is accompanied by a stunning coffee table book published in 2021. Featuring Diane Stoppard’s evocative portraits alongside interviews and essays by Tohunga Te Warahi Hetaraka, Professor Alison Jones, and Justice Hetaraka, the book explores the impact of those first meetings and the shared heritage of Māori and Pākehā. Through moving images and words, it carries an enduring message of remembrance, hope, and positivity of a shared future.
