"I have so many beautiful photos of dogs and wildlife, it doesn't seem right for them to just sit on my computer. I want to give other people the chance to view them."
Kapuni photographer Penny Brooks is entering the Taranaki Arts Trail for the first time this year and says the decision to open her studio was made while looking through her photos.
"I've been photographing dogs and wildlife for so many years. I believe wildlife is an unexplored genre in photography, and I want to bring forward the amazing images that can be captured of both New Zealand wildlife and animals from overseas."
During the arts trail, Penny will showcase the pick of her wildlife portraits.
"I have a beautiful photo of wild deer in Waiouru. I also managed to take a photograph of Kaimanawa wild horses while I was there as well. I also have plenty of photos of birds and take portraits of dogs, which are always fun to capture."