Aotearoa New Zealand born photographer, Josie Mossman, lives in the rugged Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. Her photography began in her early thirties - an ode to the hills of Te Ika-a-Māui the North Island. The stark light and shadow of the landscape convinced her to record what she saw.

Josie now specialises in capturing the intimate and transient moments of parenthood. Her work documents peoples’ connection to each other and their place, capturing fragments of their story. Josie works with patience, warmth and enthusiasm and allows both parents and children room to express themselves naturally and authentically which is reflected in her work.

‘My drive is to capture the rawness of motherhood and parenting. I want to record every fold, curve and scar on women’s bodies so that their children can look back and say “look at how perfect every inch of her was. Look at how she carried me and fed me and gave for me. And gave for me, and gave for me.”’

Publications

Memorycult Magazine Issue 01 - Spring 2025

Heartful Magazine - Spring Issue 2025

Memorycult Magazine Issue 02 - Autumn 2026

Photovogue

Awards

Fotoslovo Art Awards - Honourable Mention 2025

Fotoslovo Art Awards - Honourable Mention Portrait 2026

Fotoslovo Art Awards - Honourable Mention Portrait 2026

New Zealand Geographic - Photographer of the Year Finalist 2026

Exhibitions

New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year exhibition - Britomart, Auckland September 2026