Frankie is a photographer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, working across both digital and film mediums. Her practice often incorporates a physical element, most commonly embroidery and stitch work. Light, individual manipulation, and the influence of other creatives continually shape her process, with artists such as Gregory Crewdson, Lieko Shiga, and Erin Endicott informing her approach.
Her photography practice centres on her relationship with femininity and womanhood. Collaboration with other women is an essential part of her creative process, opening up conversations about their experiences of womanhood. For Frankie, forming an equally balanced relationship between photographer and model is integral to the photographs she produces.
The overarching intention of her work is to create a safe space where individuals can question and explore their personal relationships with gender and sexuality.