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Photo Essay / Louve Pharand-Doucet

Louve Pharand-Doucet is a young French Canadian student passionate about music, feminism and photography. She moved with her family in 2018 to New Zealand for a new adventure. She wants her works to show the diversity and beauty that is all around us, everyday.

Escapade d’après-midi / Afternoon escape

Mighty blues

Van full of memories

Bubble trouble – the monthly Paekākāriki market

We are all stars

Guardians of the Planet Earth – Paekākāriki School Plant Sale

Flourishing under the sun

Liberté enfantine / Childish freedom

“All you need is love” – Village Valentine’s disco

Gathering for warmth – Paekakariki.nz launch

A treasure trove – Village Vinyl Fair

Nature along us – Paekākāriki Orchard and Garden

Cellists rushing for the train

Serenity – Crimson Club at St Peter’s Hall

Flying like a bird – Barn dance at St Peter’s Hall

Paekākāriki PrideParade 2019

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”
John Lennon