About Us

Our Team

Three Little Wishes Photography is a collection of passionate photographers who want to share their expertise. To teach and inspire all levels of amateur photographer to pick up their camera's and start experimenting and taking pictures which exceed their expectations.

But most importantly we want to make sure you have fun whilst discovering the talents you have, we want to educate in a way that is enjoyable and memorable. To create workshops that excite and answer all the questions. So whether you live in Auckland, Wellington or the UK hopefully we have a workshop that will inspire you.

About Debbie Deborah Foreman is the Founder of Three Little Wishes Photography and our Wedding and Commercial photographer.  With a high level of experience in the Commercial sector, Deborah worked for one of Londonʼs premier real estate companyʼs photographing some of the countryʼs most expensive homes.  Later she went on to own an award winning lighting and Interior design company before moving to Auckland with her family Her people skills, attention to detail and creativity make her a photographer with passion who listens and produces work that delights her clients and exceeds expectation. Keen to make sure that others experience the joy of Photography she set up the Workshops in New Zealand and pulled together a team of experienced photographers and tutors. "It is our aim to inspire photographers at every level whilst having fun and learning this amazing art"

About James James Moris is our Technical Expert. With a passion for HDR photography and the wonders of Photoshop. He can transform the ordinary into stunning. He never goes anywhere without a camera or video by his side, and has a passion for macro and landscape photography. He assists on many of our wedding and corporate shoots, making sure that we have every last detail in place and that the groups are relaxed and entertained. His skills don’t end here, as an experienced and talented carpenter when we need props for a photo shoot James is our man. However his latest passion are the extreme photography workshops  thanks to him we get to experiment and create some amazing visual effects.

About Geoff Geoff Ball started his photographic career as an assistant in a busy Auckland commercial studio in the late 1980s, learning the esoteric arts of studio lighting, darkroom magic, and of course passable filtered coffee.   After several years operating from his downtown Auckland studio as a freelance advertising photographer, Geoff entered the emerging world of digital imaging with a large print and publishing company, setting up New Zealand’s first digital photographic studio. Although very experienced with complex studio lighting, Geoff has a passion for documentary style wedding and portraiture work – using both natural lighting and flash, to capture the powerful emotions and realism of that genre. www.geoffball.co.nz

About Alan Alan Hares is a dynamic and passionate photographer. His love for photography allows him to capture creative, unique and exciting photographs. Alan was born and brought up in the South East of England. His interest in photography started at a young age and by the time he was a teenager he was already passionate about photography. In 2004 he moved to Auckland New Zealand with his family. He then decided to turn the hobby he loved into a career and completed an Advance Certificate in Digital Photography. His artistic flair and attention to detail shows in every photograph. www.smart-photography.co.nz

About Mark Mark Ryan has over 25 years of professional photography and design experience. With many photography awards, Mark still has the passion and commitment towards photography. A Masters degree in Visual Arts & Design completed in 2008, Mark has been tutoring at two design colleges in Australia and has recently returned to NZ. He is an expert in Adobe Photoshop and is a very competent teacher in all aspects of digital photography. From enhancement and manipulation of images, through to the conceptual process of creating beautiful art, Mark has the ability to develop the latent talent of any student. “It is not just the best camera that creates beautiful images, it is the person behind any camera that can be taught to ‘see’ the potential of a subject.”

About Katrina Katrina has been a passionate photographer for most of her life. Her interest in photography was awakened as a child, when her family purchased their first SLR. In her early teens she spent many a weekend roaming her native Frankfurt in Germany capturing her environment. Katrina pursued a tertiary education in photographic arts and visual arts both majoring in digital photography. Upon completion she started developing her business contacts and has been shooting commercially ever since. Today she produces top quality work for her clients which is the result of her listening skills,technical knowledge and creativity. She is Photoshop savvy enjoying image enhancement and image manipulation as much as being behind the camera. Katrina’s work is versatile ranging from formal portraiture to events,products, and studio work.

About Gerry Gerry le Roux has been working as a professional photographer for the past 7 years. Originally qualified in the sciences, Gerry changed to a career in photography in 2005. When he is not in some laboratory photographing scientists at work, he enjoys doing street photography or working on fine arts projects. He also has a particular passion for sharing his photographic knowledge with others, and has worked as a photographic tutor and lecturer at a number of institutions. Gerry prefers working in a photojournalistic style, preferring spontaneity and creativity to formal, posed images, and spend most of his time, camera in hand, in pursuit of what the great Henri Cartier-Bresson termed “the decisive moment”.

About Tony Tony Thompson studied at The Salisbury School of Photography and The London school of Printing After qualifying  Tony went onto to work in London’s top labs creating images for the cream of commercial and art photographers. Working in such a rich inspiring environment encouraged Tony’s growth as a photographer and  printer. Whilst on a six month holiday to get married to the kiwi girl. He as offered the position of production manager for the Auckland lab that did 2/3 of all the images for the New Zealand Professional Photographic awards. This gave Tony a great insight in to kiwi photography life. With a move to Wellington he opened his own studio and lab, working for himself and other photographers.

About Emma Emma Deverell is a Photographer based in London, a talented young woman working her way up in the photographic world of  portraiture and fashion photography,working in digital and film she explores these mediums with stunning results   Emma is extremely passionate in all areas of camerawork and has a keen eye for exquisite composition. Her skills extend to the editing suite where she polishes images to an impeccable standard. With a natural aptitude for teaching and a passion to help people explore their creativity. She joins the Three Little Wishes Photography Workshop  team to look after and promote our London workshops in 2012 See some of Emma's recent workhttp://www.wix.com/emdevphotographics/em-dev

About Anna Anna Gaul is a professional Hair Dresser qualifying 5 years ago at Serville's Academy in Auckland. Adding to her list of achievements she graduated with a merit in a NZQA certificate in Fashion Makeup and Skill in Makeup Artistry. She has worked as a Makeup Artist for NZ Fashion week, Cover Girl makeovers,Fashion Shows,Music videos as well as being a Makeup Artist for South Seas Film, Television and Photographic School to name but a few. "Hair and Makeup feeds my creativity and my love for fashion. Above all I am able to make someone feel good about themselves" Anna attends our model shoots and can be part of our Wedding packages contact us for more details.