My maiden name is van Voorthuysen, my given names Joanna, Louisa, Maria. My parents emigrated to New Zealand from Holland in 1952. My siblings and I were born in New Zealand.

I am a mother of three, and grandmother to 8 grandchildren. I've been married for 32years to a wonderful man.

My passion is photography!

Strong belief in Spirituality and the Powers of the Universe and Heaven. Grateful to God who has helped me to get to where I am today. Also very grateful for the very good and supportive friends in my life.

Retired seamstress, used to make wedding and ballgowns. Love walking along the beach and have grown to love bushwalks with my husband.

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.