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Ingrid Ovenstone
I mainly shoot landscapes, nature, sunsets, sunrises and portraits
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” “How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” “Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more"
about ingrid
Born in South Africa, I moved to Zimbabwe when I was three months old. Schooldays often ended at lunchtime, leaving the rest of the day to run around bare-foot with the warmth of the sun shining down on me. When I think of those bright days, I also think of my beautiful mother. She was the most incredible human being I have ever known. She taught me that being an empath and being kind is not a weakness, but a super power. She taught me how important it is to be reliable and trustworthy and she always told me that I can do anything that sets my heart on fire. She believed in me and she was and will remain my role model even though she has since passed on.
I moved back to South Africa in 1981, where shortly after I met the love of my life, Wayne and had our 2 beautiful children, Byron and Amy.
Fast-forward to now. We live in New Zealand. We left South Africa, moved to the United Kingdom for 10 years and today we have a quieter life in Canterbury, New Zealand.
I love life with Wayne at my side. I love photography and seeing people and the beauty of nature around me through the camera lens.
Photography makes me happy and I have entered into a chapter in my life where my personal and professional lives co-exist and flourish side by side.
Core Values
I believe every person has the potential to achieve unchartered success, discover how to unlock their power and build a legacy they are proud of and live the life they have envisioned for themselves
Empathy
- Being an empath is NOT a weakness, it's a SUPER POWER
Kindness
- Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen
Trust & Reliability
I learnt from my mother at an early age about nurturing relationships and building trust and I could always count on her and she could always count on me.
Relationships are built on trust and being reliable builds trust
Approachable
I am friendly and easy to talk to and my family are my No 1 priority
Ingrid Ovenstone
Subject: New Zealand beach landscape
Concept: Sandy toes. Sunkissed nose
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Subject: Seagulls
Concept: "It was morning and the new sun sparkled gold across the ripples of the gentle sea"
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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Subject: New Zealand sunrises
Concept: I am walking on sunshine. let the morning rise with your smile
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Subject: New Zealand Sunrise
Concept: “When the sun rises, it rises for everyone.”
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Subject: Blue skies over Canterbury, New Zealand
Concept: I am a 'blue sky thinker' and dream big
Ingrid Ovenstone
Subject: Blue skies over Canterbury, New Zealand
Concept: I am a 'blue sky thinker' and dream big
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Subject: Early morning beach walk
Concept: Nothing soothes the soul like a walk on the beach
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Subject: Waves
Concept: Life is a series of waves to be embraced and overcome
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Subject: Seashells
Concept: Every seashell has a story
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Subject: Driftwood on the beaches Waimakariri, New Zealand
Concept: Without purpose we are tossed about like driftwood on seas of chance and circumstance.
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Subject: Beaches in New Zealand
Concept: Life takes you down many paths, but my favorite ones leads to the beach
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Subject: New Brighton Pier in Canterbury, New Zealand
Concept: Let's build bridges not walls
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Subject: Boats
Concept: Home is wherever the anchor drops
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Subject: Down the road
Concept: good things are coming down the road, just don't stop walking
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Subject: Garden Flowers at my home
Concept: Every flower blooms in its own time
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Subject: Haunting beauty of the majestic trees in Canterbury
Concept: A tree has roots in the soil, yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded and that no matter how high we go, it is from our roots that we draw sustenance
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Subject: Macro Photography
Concept: True joy of nature is when every drop of water shines like a pearl
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Subject: Reflections
Concept: The way we experience the world around us, is a direct reflection of the world within us.
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Subject: Black and White
Concept: Color is everything, black and white is more.
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Portraits
Subject: I try and capture the personality and emotion of people around me. My goal is to capture a photo that appears both natural and prepared as I want a person's personality to show through.
Concept: "When you photograph a face..... you photograph the soul behind it''
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Subject: Pets
Concept: Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains un-awakened
testimonials
May Jeremiah
If nothing else Ings, you empowered me, made me realise my self worth and gave me an opportunity to learn and grow. You are a leader.
Francois Lubbe
A few things striked me about your leadership and that to keep it simple was: 1. The support and trust you gave me. 2. The balance of sternness and compassion you showed. 3. Your willingness to listen and take risks with the ideas I had. 4. The fact that you are a big family person, and that you displayed that in front of us. 5. The fact that I always knew that you were approachable.
Ronnell Stafford-Marais
You have been a great inspiration to me all my life. I refer to you a lot when addressing my staff and management team because I really learnt so much from you. As a woman in business, things get tough. I look back to you as a success story I can mimic. A path I can follow
WORK WITH ME
ingrid@ovenstone.net