CONTRIBUTORS

Meet some of the hard-working, talented creatives behind the Winter 2023 issue of UNO.

QUINN O’CONNELL

Photographer Quinn O’Connell specialises in creating images, capturing moments and saving memories. When shooting the Bay Twisters Cheersport athletes for this issue of UNO, he had to move fast: “What a blast! Pure energy, raw talent and skill on show – I had to be ninja quick to capture these girls in action.” When he’s not behind the camera, you’ll find Quinn sliding across the water in some form or another, cooking up a mean green curry, and teaching life to his three daughters in his epic backyard in the beautiful Bay.

Kathrine Mcdonald

Working across the North Island with her interior design business, Kathrine experiences firsthand the aesthetic impact of location and landscapes and loves how this acts as inspiration for interior design. She considers herself lucky with her client base, who share her appreciation of quality and timeless looks. “Buy less and buy well” is a big part of her styling ethos. Putting together the interiors page for this issue of UNO has been a firm favourite, as it reflects a slight shift from her norm. Usually a huge fan of neutrals, with a bedroom as a project, Kathrine explores the impact of colour and how it can be used to add layers and texture.

Jess Easton

Jess Easton's “Eureka!” moment with wine came as a teenager in Melbourne, when her wine-collecting dad gave her a glass of Penfolds Grange to try. Subtle and complex notes flooded her senses. “I knew instinctively I was drinking something of absolute quality, maybe without knowing why,” she explains. A lengthy stint working in fine dining further educated her tantalised tastes and exposed her to some of Australia’s finest vintages. Today, the Tauranga-based lawyer and co-owner of pop-up restaurant enterprise Kitchen Takeover is a committed oenophile, fully entranced by the delicious, varied flavours of New Zealand wines and intrigued by the winemakers who produce them.

Holly Brooker

Holly Brooker has been freelance writing for 15 years, largely in the lifestyle, interiors and parenting space. Her work is regularly featured in Your Home and Garden, Homestyle, NZ Herald and Parenting Place. Holly was a high school teacher and changed careers when she became a mum, and has worked as a PR and marketing consultant in her business The Media Project for 11 years. She also co-founded Makes Sense, which advocates for child protection from illegal sexual content online. Holly is passionate about social change and strong connected families, so much of her work is focussed in this space. For fun, Holly is learning to ski with her family, and when she has time you’ll find her in her vege garden.

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