oceania issue 791

Mar 2020

Manja Wachsmuth

Auckland - photographers

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.