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Hello, My name is Pamela Moore

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I’m Pamela, the photographer behind Play with LIGHT. I create bold, creative portrait experiences using light, movement, and atmosphere to capture something a little different and fun. What I love most is watching people step into the space unsure, and leave feeling confident, expressive, and proud of who they are. Whether it’s a simple proud grin or something full of energy, I'm drawn to the fun of creation and where personality, light, and emotion all come together.

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Fun Facts

20+

Years experimenting with photography - mostly self taught.

8+

Years professional photography - including Weddings, Natural and Studio Family sessions

1000+

Families I have photographed across North Island New Zealand - Including 3 years Fundraising Photography in Schools and Kindy's.

25+

Play with LIGHT Experiences Created and 1000s of ways yet to play!

"Genuine Smiles are all about distraction away from the camera lens - find what makes you smile and run with it."

- Pamela Moore

Introduction to PWL

This is me! With a general introduction to Play with LIGHT and why I am passionate about sharing it with others.

I don't love to be in front of the camera myself but whatever helps people feel at ease and confident about contacting me with any questions. Three words that generally describe my energy: Calm, Kind and Patient.

Words that describe my photography: Fun, Vibrant and Empowering.

How to Shutter-drag

This is my feet - They deserve some credit too!

The shutter-drag effect (or Light Wave, as i like to call it) Is created simply by using a long exposure time with my camera. Different times give different effects. I like to use around a 2 second shutter time to give my model a chance to enjoy the movement before the capture (the flash freezes the image) at the end of the time given. Hopefully you can see what i mean from the video?

This particular way to shutter-drag is by movement of the model and the camera stays still (on a tripod). In some of my other images you can see that I am at another angle and I have instead used the zoom of my lens.

This effect does need a little focus to get the hang of it - From the models perspective, it can be a bit much for some younger children to get the hang of, which is why i range from 8 - 18 year old's. But I have changed tactic for under that age before, where I use a First Curtain shutter Flash (gosh, technical sorry) Basically The flash goes off first and then the kids can move about freely. Or I can move instead of them. Feel free to ask about this if you have a younger child that might like to try this effect.