Photography, New Zealand
The Beard Lens Photography
Your Story, Beautifully Captured.
Landscape and portrait work across New Zealand by Uday Mudumbai.
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The Beard Lens Photography is Uday Mudumbai's New Zealand practice: landscape and portrait work with one eye for atmosphere and one for the quiet in-between. The brand is dedicated to delivering photographs shaped by place, light and people.
Uday Mudumbai
The Lens
“More than a photograph.” Real emotion, quiet details and the moments you didn't even see happen. Wide for the land, close for the people. One camera, one eye for light.
your story
beautifully
captured
NZ
Areas of
shooting
Relaxed, personal and focused on real moments, not performing for the camera. Available for studio sittings and on-location work across New Zealand.
Services
Weddings
Full day or elopement coverage, from getting ready to the last dance. Natural, unposed and relaxed.
Portraits
Studio, editorial and personal portraits. Clean light, honest expressions and an easy, calm session.
Families
Relaxed sessions at home, at the beach or in the park. Real connection, never stiff poses.
Landscapes
Alpine peaks, still lakes and coastal light across New Zealand, shot at golden hour.
Events
Launches, parties, celebrations and corporate events, documented quietly and naturally.
Commercial
Brand, product and editorial imagery for businesses that want photos with character.
Newborn & Baby
Gentle, baby led sessions at home or on location. The tiny details of the first weeks, captured naturally.
Pre-Wedding & Engagement
Easy, natural couple shoots in the mountains, by the lake or on the coast. Perfect for save the dates.
Maternity
Calm, natural pregnancy sessions on your own or with family, at home, outdoors or in the studio.
Graduation
Portraits in your gown and cap, on campus or on location, with the people who helped you get there.
High School Seniors
Year 13 portraits and school ball photos, in a style that actually feels like you.
Corporate Headshots
Clean, professional headshots for individuals and teams, in studio or at your office.
Your story,
your way
“The best photographs don't just show you what happened. They take you back to how it felt.”
Alpine & mountain: golden hour across the Southern Alps. Lakes & reflections: stillwater mornings, long exposures. Coastal New Zealand: where the light meets the water.
Studio, editorial and documentary portraits.
Landscapes on @thebeardlenscapes, portraits on @thebeardlensportraits.
Let's
create
