Koha is welcome,

but never expected

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.

3% Cover the Fee

Why Koha

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    Make A Difference

    Support a local Wellington photographer and help keep a small local business growing.

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    Keep Photography Accessible

    Help me continue offering free or low-cost photography to community groups, families and local organisations.

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    Support Local Projects

    Support community photography projects that might otherwise not have the budget for professional photography.

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Help me spend more time behind the camera, capturing local people, events and community stories.

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    Fund Grassroots Work

    Give back to the community by helping make future free photography sessions possible.

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    Inspire Others

    Every contribution, large or small, makes a difference.

What People Are Saying

A man with gray hair, wearing a blue sweater and beige pants, sitting on a bench with his right hand resting on the support and his left hand on the seat, with a beige wall background.

“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”

— Belinda Brown, CEO, Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust
A woman with short blonde hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and beige pants sitting on a cushioned bench, looking down at a notebook she is holding, with sunlight casting shadows on the wall behind her, next to a large green leafy plant.

“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”

— Babette McCalman, Community Development Manager, Wellington North Badminton

Koha is welcome, but never expected.

3% Cover the Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Koha payments are not charitable donations and are not eligible for a New Zealand donation tax credit.

  • Koha is welcome, but never expected.

    I sometimes provide photography services to local families, community groups, sporting teams and organisations at no charge.

    If you've enjoyed the photographs and would like to support my work, you are welcome to leave a voluntary koha.

    There is absolutely no obligation to contribute, and choosing not to leave a koha will not affect the photography service you receive.

    Your koha helps support the ongoing costs of my photography, including equipment, software, travel, insurance, website hosting and time spent photographing and editing.

  • Description tYes, occasionally.

    If you would like to support Alistair Chenery Photography without making a cash contribution, I’m also happy to consider in-kind support where it is useful to the work I do.

    Examples might include:

    • Photography equipment or accessories

    • Printing or framing services

    • Website or design services

    • Software or professional services

    • Travel or accommodation support

    • Other products or services that could help support my photography work

    All in-kind contributions are completely voluntary and are not required in exchange for receiving photography services.

    If you have something you'd like to offer, please get in touch and let me know what you have in mind.ext goes here

  • Item descriptionYes.

    If you would like to leave a voluntary koha in honour or in memory of someone special, you are welcome to do so.

    You can include their name and, if you wish, a short message explaining who they are or what they mean to you.

    Your koha will help support the ongoing work of Alistair Chenery Photography, including equipment, software, travel, insurance, website costs and the time involved in photographing and editing.

    Please note

    A koha is completely voluntary. It is not a required payment or fee for photography services.

    These contributions are made to Alistair Chenery Photography and are not charitable donations or eligible for a New Zealand donation tax credit.

    Thank you for choosing to remember or honour someone in this way.