Manja Wachsmuth

women in photo & film 2026

Mar 2026

Manja Wachsmuth

New Zealand

Personal Work , Food Stylist & Chef: Sachie Nomura, Sachie’s Kitchen

Personal Work , Food stylist & Chef: Leslie Hottiaux, Apero

Personal Work , Food stylist: Fiona Hugues, Chef: Leslie Hottiaux, Apero

Client: Amex , Food Styling: Fiona Hugues, Chef: Jo Pearson

Client: The Southerly , Food Stylist & Chef: Stefania Palermo

Manja Wachsmuth is an award-winning food and lifestyle photographer recognised for her Scandinavian approach to elegant composition and her long-standing collaboration with New Zealand’s hospitality industry.

She was recently listed in Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Ad Photographers for the third consecutive year, and named one of Cuisine Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in Food & Drink in New Zealand.

Her work spans food, beverage, product and refined lifestyle storytelling. Rooted in a Danish design ethos, her visual language is clean and quietly expressive.

As a female photographer working within a traditionally male-dominated industry, Wachsmuth is committed to championing women through her work and has been a proud contributor to Women’s Work, a New Zealand collective dedicated to celebrating and amplifying women in photography and the creative industries.

Her client list includes Heineken, American Express, Nespresso, Fever-Tree, InterContinental, Rosewood, and The Southerly.

Manja is represented in Europe by Louis, Edward & Clark. For Australia and New Zealand, contact Manja directly.