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
A powerful portrait series created in response to the 250th anniversary of the first encounters between Māori and Captain Cook. This work reflects the memories, reflections, and future hopes of tangata whenua who took part in the Tuia 250 commemorations. First exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre in October 2020, the series was shown at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in 2025. Janet Hetaraka & Diane Stoppard produced a beautiful coffee table book, published in 2020, which accompanies the project — featuring portraits, interviews, and essays by Tohunga Te Warahi Hetaraka, Professor Alison Jones, and rangatahi leader Justice Hetaraka.
