Manja Wachsmuth

oceania issue 1010

Nov 2025

Manja Wachsmuth

Auckland - photographers

Client: Manuka Health , Art Direction: Dave Brady , Food Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Styling: Fiona Hugues , Production: Film Construction

Client: Manuka Health , Art Direction: Dave Brady , Food Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Styling: Fiona Hugues , Production: Film Construction ... see more

Client: Manuka Health , Art Direction: Dave Brady , Food Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Styling: Fiona Hugues , Production: Film Construction

Client: Manuka Health , Art Direction: Dave Brady , Food Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Styling: Fiona Hugues , Production: Film Construction ... see more

Client: Goodman Fielder, Puhoi Valley , Food Styling: Fiona Hugues , Product Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Production: Film Construction

Client: Goodman Fielder, Puhoi Valley , Food Styling: Fiona Hugues , Product Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Production: Film Construction ... see more

Client: Goodman Fielder, Puhoi Valley , Food Styling: Fiona Hugues , Product Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Production: Film Construction

Client: Goodman Fielder, Puhoi Valley , Food Styling: Fiona Hugues , Product Styling: Jo Bridgeford , Production: Film Construction ... see more

Client: Goodman Fielder, Puhoi Valley , Food Styling: Fiona Hugues , Production: Film Construction

Client: Fever Tree , Styling: Fiona Hugues , Production: Film Construction

Personal Project

Personal Project , Styling: Fiona Hugues

Manja Wachsmuth has won awards and fans with her impeccable Scandinavian sense of elegant composition, recently listed as a Lürzer’s Archive top 200 Ad photographer for the third consecutive time. Manja creates masterful food photography, captivating product shots, expressive portraiture and lifestyle imagery that intrigues.

Danish-born but now resident in Auckland, Manja's work is a testament to photographic power. From darkroom beginnings to culinary artistry, she has become a master of precision and purpose in commercial photography. Manja believes in the profound impact of beautiful photos and compelling narratives.

"Beautiful photos last. They tell your story year after year, through trends and seasons, failure and success. They shine with you. It's easy to think that any photo will do, but that's as untrue as any meal or any wine will do. I believe in beautiful photos", says Wachsmuth.

Collaborating with top chefs, food producers, and lifestyle brands, her photography delves into the heart of her subjects with an unwavering commitment to authenticity.

Client list includes Heineken, American Express, Nespresso, Goodman Fielder, Fever Tree, Rosewood and Manuka Health.