Manja Wachsmuth has won awards and fans with her impeccable Scandinavian sense of elegant composition, recently listed as a Lürzer’s Archive top 200 Ad photographer for the second time. Manja creates masterful food photography, captivating product shots, expressive portraiture and lifestyle imagery that intrigues.

Danish-born but now resident in Auckland, Manja's work is a testament to photographic power. From darkroom beginnings to culinary artistry, she has become a master of precision and purpose in commercial photography.

Manja believes in the profound impact of beautiful photos and compelling narratives. "Beautiful photos last. They tell your story year after year, through trends and seasons, failure and success. They shine with you. It's easy to think that any photo will do, but that's as untrue as any meal or any wine will do. I believe in beautiful photos.", says Wachsmuth.

Film Construction recently welcomed the consummate food and lifestyle photographer into its photography roster. To view Manja’s printed portfolio, contact Film Construction’s Belinda Bradley.

Client list includes: Heineken, American Express, Nespresso, Barker’s of Geraldine, Lone Star and Liquorland.

Award-winning, Danish-born photographer Manja Wachsmuth has spent 20 years in the professional photography industry shooting campaigns, packaging, and content for clients across Scandinavia, Europe and NZ. Running her own business in New Zealand for over a decade, Manja confidently works across the spectrum of photographic challenges.

Recent clients include American Express, Heineken and Nespresso, and Manja was recently awarded Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, New Zealand regional winner.

Manja brings a direct approach, clear vision and a strong sense of purpose to every shoot. Her goal is always to create authentic images that are beautiful in their detail, which serve as an invitation to intimate moments of honest connection and a pause from the chaos of everyday life. A vision for clients to market their product and services in authentic ways are at the forefront of every shoot.

Manja Wachsmuth has spent the last 20 years in the professional photography industry shooting campaigns, packaging, and content, and running her own business in New Zealand for over a decade.

Danish-born Manja has established herself as an award-winning food and lifestyle photographer, working with agencies, publishers, lifestyle brands and top chefs.

Her Scandinavian heritage is reflected in the clean and simple style of her photography, which is evocative and beautifully lit, like the long summer nights and sharp winter days of her native Denmark.

Recent clients include American Express, Heineken, and NZ-local Lone Star and Barker’s of Geraldine. Manja was recently awarded Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, New Zealand regional winner.

Manja brings a direct approach, clear vision and a strong sense of purpose to every shoot. Her goal is to create authentic images that are beautiful in their detail, and a vision for clients to market their product in authentic ways are at the forefront of every shoot.

Manja Wachsmuth has spent the last 20 years in the professional photography industry, shooting advertising campaigns and editorial content for clients in Europe, US, Australia and running her own business in New Zealand since 2010.

Now living in Auckland with her family, Manja has established herself as a sought-after food and lifestyle photographer with a passion for storytelling.

Manja brings a direct approach and strong sense of purpose to every shoot. Her goal is always to create authentic images that are beautiful in their detail and her determination for turning even the most unattractive into something beautiful and delicious proves her skills in food photography is second to none.

Her most recent work includes the multi awardwinning “Bug Project” created with stylist Fiona Hugues, and two books published this year, one of which for New Zealand awarded chef Monique Fiso.

Manja Wachsmuth is an award-winning, Danish photographer, based in New Zealand. Having spent the last 20 years in the professional photography industry, shooting editorial and advertising campaigns for clients in Scandinavia, Europe, US, Australia and running her own business in New Zealand, Manja confidently works across the spectrum of photographic challenge.

Manja has established herself as a sought-after food and lifestyle photographer, working with agencies, publishers, lifestyle brands and top chefs.

Her Scandinavian heritage is reflected in her clean and simple style, which is beautifully lit like the long summer nights and sharp winter days of her native Denmark. Manja brings a direct approach and a strong sense of purpose to every shoot.

Her recent personal series, The Bug Project, created with food stylist Fiona Hugues, has earned her a bunch of international awards, as well as open the doors to new and exciting projects.