Hi, I’m Nadia Koegelenberg, the photographer behind the lens at Moonrise Creative Studio. With a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication, specializing in photography and graphic design, I’ve always had a deep love for storytelling through imagery. Whether it’s capturing the unique bond between you and your furbaby, celebrating a special moment like an engagement or graduation, or creating authentic content for your small business, I’d be honoured to be part of your story.

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While I explore many avenues of photography, my heart will always belong to pet photography—a passion sparked by my own two boys: Maverick, my loyal German Shepherd-Lab mix who doubles as my shadow, and Hudson, my soft-hearted Pittie who’s really just a baby in disguise.

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Like many creatives, my photography journey started with passion but also its fair share of challenges. In the early days, I took on every job I could, building experience while often doubting my place in an industry filled with established professionals. But everything shifted the day I rediscovered my final-year photo book—a collection of dog portraits that reignited my purpose. In that moment, I realized where I truly belonged: behind the camera, capturing the beautiful souls of our furry companions. And through that rediscovery, I also fell back in love with documenting all kinds of meaningful stories beyond the pet world, too.

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Since then, I’ve had the joy of capturing incredible love stories—between pets and their pawrents, and between people themselves. I’ve worked with amazing small businesses, helping them visually share their heart and hustle with the world. Every photo I take is created with the intention of preserving real, heartfelt moments you’ll cherish forever.

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I’m so grateful you’ve found your way here, and I can’t wait to work with you!

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