About me

Thirty years ago I bought a film camera. What started as taking photos has led me on a journey I am grateful for — one that now spans photography, acrylic painting and teaching creative workshops.

Photography Exhibition of Anna Heasley's work. A long black display board with five photographs of outdoor scenes and architectural features mounted on it, set against a wooden wall.

Experiences and Background

Exhibitions

• Kaiapoi Art Expo 2026

• Pegasus Bay Art Show 2023 & 2025

• Photosynthesis Studio, Christchurch — “Our Place” 2023

• Rangiora Art Society Exhibitions

• Ashburton Art Gallery - Zonta

Awards

• Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards, Ashburton Art Gallery— Finalist 2024

• Rangiora Art Society Exhibition - Photography Award 2024 and 2026

Qualifications

• Diploma in Photography NZ Photography Institute

• attended workshop training on landscape, street and sports photography

Event Photography

Photography covering events:

  • Canterbury Women’s surfing competition 2025 and 2026

  • U3A website photos of speaker event

  • Exhibition openings

  • Kaiapoi on the Quay Paper Jam exhibition opening 2026

  • Chamber gallery exhibition opening ‘Schmuck’ group exhibition 2026

Residencies

• Captain’s Quarter Gallery, Akaroa 2025

• Oxford Gallery 2023

• Fold Studio and Gallery Rangiora, 2025

Community

• One of the Judges for Kaikoura Trash Fashion Wearable Arts

• Member, Photography Society New Zealand

• Member, Photography Society New Zealand

• Member, Rangiora Arts Society

• Waimakariri Arts Strategy consultation

• Workshops — photography and art/junk journalling

Publications

• Photography Tips — Your Guide to Better Photos (self-published)

Anna Heasley taking a photos of the Canterbury Womens Surfing Competition at Sumner. Contact us for event photography - sports, conferences to meet your needs

Event Photographer Canterbury Womens Surfing Competition 2025 and 2026

Anna Heasley exhibiting landscape photography at a New Zealand art exhibition.
Anna Heasley, finalist of ZAFA Zonta art awards. Anna Heasley exhibiting at exhibition
Photo Anna Heasley took at an event - Canterbury Womens surfing comp
Print poster for the Canterbury Women Surfers event, March 7 and 8, 2026, featuring a red line drawing of women surfing on a wave, with event details and sponsor logos at the bottom.

Rangiora Art Society Exhibition

Canterbury Womens Surf Comp 2025 & 2026

Canterbury Womens Surf Comp 2025 & 2026

Rangiora Art Society Exhibition

Rangiora Art Society Exhibition

Photography Course - series of workshops by Janeth Gill

Photography Course - series of workshops by Janeth Gill

Oxford Gallery pop up residency

Oxford Gallery pop up residency

Photosynthesis studio - selecting images for exhibition

Photosynthesis studio - selecting images for exhibition

Oxford Gallery Volunteer

Oxford Gallery Volunteer

Finalist in Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards (ZAFFA)

Finalist in Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards (ZAFFA)

Exhibition Photosynthesis

Exhibition Photosynthesis

Canterbury Womens Surf Competition

Canterbury Womens Surf Competition

Judging Kaikoura Trash Fashion Wearable Arts

Judging Kaikoura Trash Fashion Wearable Arts

Celebrating the Waimakariri Arts Strategy with Julie Hassall

Celebrating the Waimakariri Arts Strategy with Julie Hassall

Nga Toi Waimakariri - Waimakariri Arts Strategy

Nga Toi Waimakariri - Waimakariri Arts Strategy