Tegan Johnson Photography is now The Little White Studio
The Little White Studio
The Little White Studio

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Little Stories

Gentle guides, session stories and little bits of encouragement - for families thinking about documenting this chapter of childhood.

Tegan Johnson, photographer and founder of The Little White Studio in Lincoln
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Tegan Johnson Photography is now The Little White Studio

The name above the door has changed - but it's the same me, the same heart, the same work. The story behind the rebrand, ten years in the making.

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A mother and father walk hand in hand with their two children through tall golden grass in warm evening light
Family Portraits

What should you wear for family photos? A photographer's guide to looking like yourselves

Wondering what to wear for family photos? Christchurch family photographer Tegan shares practical advice on colours, patterns, babies, kids and choosing outfits that still feel like you.

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Seasonal 04.10.26

Christmas photos at The Little White Studio: keeping Christmas simple this year

Christmas sessions are now open at The Little White Studio and Little Portrait Club in Christchurch. Here's this year's simple, Scandi-inspired Christmas set, and the different ways to book a Chapter, a Story or a Club Christmas.

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Three siblings laughing together on a white stool between Christmas trees at The Little White Studio
A smiling baby sitting independently in a studio chair during a Little Portrait Club milestone session
Baby & Milestones

When should you photograph your baby? A guide to the first year

If you're wondering when the "right" time is to have photos taken of your baby, the slightly unhelpful answer is that there isn't one. Here's what every stage of that first year actually gives you.

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Behind the lens 27.07.26

Why You'll Never Hear Me Say "Cheese"

The question I'm asked most before a session is "what if my child won't smile?" The answer usually surprises people - because I don't ask them to.

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A little boy laughing freely in a golden field while his mother holds him close
New parents holding their swaddled newborn close during a session at The Little White Studio
Maternity & Newborn

From Bump to Baby: When to book your maternity & newborn photos

One of the questions I hear most from expecting parents is simply: "when should we book?" The answer is usually earlier than you think.

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Why it matters A little reflection

Why photographs are so much more than a keepsake

A personal one, this. On memory, printed photographs, and why the images we grow up looking at every day become part of who we are.

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A mother holding her daughter on the beach at golden hour

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A mother and father walk hand in hand with their two children through tall golden grass in warm evening light Family Portraits What should you wear for family photos? A photographer's guide to looking like yourselves Three siblings laughing together on a white stool between Christmas trees at The Little White Studio Seasonal Christmas photos at The Little White Studio: keeping Christmas simple this year A smiling baby sitting independently in a studio chair during a Little Portrait Club milestone session Baby & Milestones When should you photograph your baby? A guide to the first year A little boy laughing freely in a golden field while his mother holds him close Behind the lens Why You'll Never Hear Me Say "Cheese" Tegan Johnson, photographer and founder of The Little White Studio in Lincoln Studio news The Little White Studio New parents holding their swaddled newborn close during a session at The Little White Studio Maternity & Newborn From Bump to Baby: When to book your maternity & newborn photos A mother holding her daughter on the beach at golden hour Why it matters Why photographs are so much more than a keepsake The light-filled lounge at The Little White Studio with sheer curtains at the window The studio A little look inside the studio