Kia ora, I’m James, a New Zealand-based photographer, lifelong creative, and self employed Creativity Coach. I’ve spent nearly two decades capturing stories through the lens, chasing light, texture, and emotion across Aotearoa’s landscapes, coastlines, and communities. But long before photography became my main gig, I was in the classroom, nurturing imagination, empathy, and curiosity in tamariki as a kindergarten educator in Australia.
That experience shaped everything I believe about creativity. It taught me that creativity isn’t a luxury, it’s a birthright. And the language of creativity? It’s play. It’s curiosity. It’s making something meaningful from the everyday mess. That idea stayed with me, and in 2020, I began a deeper personal and professional journey into what it truly means to live and work creatively.
I have recently completed a Level 7 Diploma in Art & Creativity through The Learning Connexion, a course that’s expanded not just my artistic practice but my entire way of thinking. Through photography, artmaking, journaling, and mindfulness, I’ve come to believe that creativity isn’t just something we do, it’s a way of being in the world. A way of noticing. A way of healing. A way of remembering who we are.
That belief is at the heart of my work as a Creativity Coach and Creative Wellness guide. I work with artists, educators, and beautifully unconventional thinkers all across Aotearoa, helping them reconnect with their spark, build creative rhythms that feel good to live inside, and find flow again when the world feels heavy. Whether you’re painting in Taranaki, illustrating in Nelson, writing in Tauranga, or quietly dreaming in a tiny coastal town, my coaching is here to walk beside you, gently, mindfully, and without the hustle.
This work is for the curious, the brave, and the creatively stuck. It’s for those who feel called to make something, even if they’re not sure what yet. And it’s rooted in the belief that your creativity, your story, and your voice matter, not just out there in the world, but right here, at home.
What I Stand For?
🔸Creativity as a lifestyle, not a luxury
🔸 Play, experimentation, and glorious messes
🔸 Mindfulness, mental wellbeing, and soulful living
🔸 Inclusivity, kindness, and connection
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush, a camera, or just the pieces of a creative dream you’ve put on hold, I’m here to walk alongside you with encouragement, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart.
My Qualifications Include...
Diploma in Art & Creativity (Advanced) - Level 7
NZ Diploma in Creativity - Levels 5 and 6
NZ Diploma in Digital Media & Design - Level 5
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Australia)
National Diploma in Design (Graphic) - Level 5
National Diploma in Small Business Management - Level 5
National Diploma Adult Education & Training - Level 5
Let’s Connect - My Socials: Facebook and Instagram and you can email me at james@jamesprice.pro
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