About

Thank you for taking the time to find out a bit more about us. 

Mary Somervell

Writer, Recalibrater, Outdoors Enthusiast and Lifelong Learner

Mary is a published author and her next book, A Poetic Journey through Aotearoa - Unforgettable Images of New Zealand and the Pacific, will be released in April 2024. A collaborative effort with Steve Vaughan, the book shines a light on Steve’s beautiful landscape and nature photography partnered with Mary’s lively poems. 

Mary revels in the outdoors making the most of New Zealand’s natural environment. She self-published a book about her adventures: Going AWOL – Inspiration and Insights from Adventurous Women On the Loose – to inspire others to make the most of our great outdoors.

Mary writes blogs on most months and shares inspirational stories about living well, connecting with nature and redefining adventures. You can also find her Unmissable Musings on Substack. 

She can help you to recalibrate when you are in the midst of changes - a shift to portfolio working, a relocation, a change of relationship status, a health setback or or multiple changes. 

If you are keen to make the most of life and work, get in touch with Mary now.

Steve Vaughan

Landscape Photographer, Photography Coach, and Freelance Editor

Steve has used his understanding of New Zealand’s landscape to become a recognised landscape photographer, who also coaches in landscape photography. He has also built from his experience as a policy manager to help writers ‘stand in their readers’ shoes’ so their message is better understood. 

Steve's striking images feature in A Poetic Journey through Aotearoa New Zealand; they capture the essence of New Zealand and the Pacific and will inspire you to spend more time here. 

His coaching and editing of images help photographers to go ‘beyond the shutter button’ to use photographs to convey their personal vision.

Get in touch with Steve now by phone or email.