Shay Lawrence is a Photographer and Artist based in Auckland, New Zealand.

I was born in Newcastle, Australia, and it was there that I developed a profound passion for cinematic makeup effects, film, and photography during my formative years. Over the past two decades, I have transformed this passion into a career, working on film productions all around the world, where I create prosthetics and makeup effects.

In 2019, I embarked on a new creative journey as I delved into my love for photography while collaborating with a renowned stills photographer on a film production. This experience served as a catalyst, propelling me to utilize my unique access to behind-the-scenes moments as a springboard for my photography endeavors.

In 2020, my photography was recognised when I was selected as one of the 50 emerging photographers worldwide to be featured in The Light Down Magazine.

As someone who has always been captivated by the art of storytelling through the lens, I have honed my photography skills to capture the essence of people and the profound human connection. Whether it's through street photography, travel photography, or on-set stills photography, I am constantly on the lookout for the next compelling story to share through my lens.

I look forward to further adventures and opportunities that lie ahead as I continue to tread this path fueled by my passion for photography.

Chosen Photographer for The Light Down Magazine 2020