About MoMac - Creative Agency

In 2017, Ryan identified a gap in the market for producing social media marketing videos in Canterbury. Leveraging his expertise in photography and videography, he founded MoMac, which has since evolved into a highly respected creative agency in Christchurch, boasting a talented team of creatives. Ryan now leads the team at MoMac as Creative Director.

Meet Merrin, our Operational Manager whose journey from admin, sales, and management roles has been a natural progression to working at MoMac. Thriving on social interaction and diverse tasks, Merrin finds herself in the centre of a dynamic environment and the opportunity to apply her organisational prowess to support our growing team and client base.

Beyond the professional realm, Merrin is known for her creative flair in fashion and design. Whether it's delving into historical events through books or enjoying quality time with her close-knit family, Merrin embodies a balanced blend of professionalism and a bubbly, infectious personality, making her an integral part of our team.

Alena joined the MoMac team as our accounts/admin in 2020 with an experienced career in accounts, starting at a Winery in Blenheim, to Australia and all around NZ. With the addition of a diploma in accounting to her portfolio, Alena is a perfect fit to our team bringing a light to the room with her bubbly personality.

Alena’s passion for accounting and admin sparks from a love for making daily tasks as easy as possible. Alongside this, her excellent problem-solving skills are a great asset to our team!

Outside of MoMac, Alena spends her spare time going on little adventures with her adorable dog, Willow.

Driven by people, purpose, and results, Sam thrives in a space where every day brings new conversations and new opportunities. He's spent the past few years building strong relationships and helping clients find creative ways to grow.

Outside of the office, you’ll find Sam on the golf course, keeping fit in the gym, or playing football. He's also got a Californian State gold medal in surf life saving tucked away. Not a bad claim to fame!

Meet Huzan, a people-focused powerhouse who brings energy, drive, and heart to the team. With experience across sales, management, customer service, and relationship building, she thrives on connecting with others and creating meaningful partnerships. Originally born in Iraq and raised in New Zealand, Huzan loves working in an industry that is always growing and evolving, giving her new opportunities to challenge herself and keep learning. She values being surrounded by creative minds, meeting new people, and the balance that comes with a rewarding work life. Outside of work, Huzan keeps busy painting, tattooing, hitting the gym, and putting her DIY skills to good use around the house. Her adaptable nature and passion for growth make her a fantastic part of the team.

Michael is an accomplished Senior Web Developer who possesses a passion for taking ideas and transforming them into fully functional websites and apps. A highly experienced Web & UX Developer, Michael is continuously exploring new technologies and innovations in the web sector. Michael leads our skilled team of web developers ensuring quality and solutions.

Having worked as a researcher and fabricator using CAD/CAM technologies, a drone test pilot, and as a teacher delivering web development and UX courses at a tertiary level for nearly half a decade in Christchurch and Auckland, Simon brings a wide range of experiences and insights to the web development team.

Jasmine is a master of all trades, dabbling in graphic design, social media and web design. Growing up, she had a creative flare and soon discovered a passion for marketing, business and the psychology behind why people do what they do. She learnt to code at the age of 15 and has been building websites ever since. Upon leaving school, Jaz expanded her extensive web and design skills through higher education with two graphic design diplomas and industry experience. Managing a range of social media accounts for MoMac’s clients, she loves to take someone’s ‘baby’ and help transform it into a flourishing business. And if needed, the creative Kiwi can also help you solve a Rubiks Cube.

Meet Talesha—better known as Lesh or T! With two years of industry experience, she brings a mixture of creativity, strategy, and good vibes to the MoMac team. From crafting stories to cracking data-driven solutions, Talesha loves diving into new challenges and keeping things fresh.

Talesha’s all about making the most of life. She loves horse riding, netball, hanging out with friends and family, or smashing it at the gym. Her energy and can-do attitude bring a spark to the MoMac team, making her an invaluable contributor.

Hanna is a Marketing Professional with experience in content creation, brand storytelling, and social media marketing, specialising in strategy and campaign management across lifestyle, retail, and beauty industries. She loves building campaigns from scratch and seeing them through to execution, helping brands connect with their audiences in authentic and engaging ways.

Originally from the Philippines and now based in Christchurch, Hanna is enjoying her new life in New Zealand with her partner, exploring restaurants, beaches, and scenic spots. She also loves cooking and keeps active with daily walks, pilates, or yoga.

Josh (also known as JT) first picked up a camera as a hobby, taking photos and videos on holidays and at motorsport events. That hobby quickly turned into a career and has taken him from scenic landscapes to racetracks around the world.

With a background in Motorsport media and a Motion Design degree from ARA, Josh has produced everything from weddings to a full documentary created solo. One of his proudest achievements was a video that reached 1.7 million views.

He enjoys bringing stories to life and capturing the people, places and moments that make each project unique.

Harley is a seasoned video editor and storyteller based in Lyttelton, with over 20 years of experience shaping content that moves, inspires, and connects. From hard-hitting current affairs to brand stories, music videos, and documentaries, he's done it all—bringing together sound and vision to create work that truly resonates.

His passion lies in the creative process—getting lost in the edit, chasing that perfect rhythm, and delivering a final cut that makes clients genuinely excited. After the Christchurch earthquake, Harley made the bold decision to invest in a video production business—and kept it thriving in uncertain times, a testament to both his resilience and drive.

A proud father of two teenagers, Harley balances work with family life, indoor football, hiking, and playing guitar.

Garry brings a genuine passion for exploration and storytelling to his work. Originally from India, his journey into the industry has been shaped by a love of travel, meeting new people, and capturing meaningful moments along the way. From his early days working as a cleaner to becoming a content creator, Garry takes pride in how far he’s come and continues to grow every day.

He especially enjoys capturing unique perspectives, with a strong interest in astrophotography and creating striking night sky imagery. For Garry, the best part of the role is not just the visuals, but the connections made and the laughs shared with others along the way.

Outside of work, Garry is always planning his next adventure, researching untouched scenic destinations and refining his skills in photography and filmmaking. At home, he enjoys spending time with his wife Basuri and their young son Vishaan and when he’s not behind the camera, you’ll likely find him in the kitchen, cooking up something delicious.

Not only is Dhrumil (pronounced Dru Mil) a kick-ass photographer and videographer, but he also makes a mean cup of chai tea - much to the delight of the MoMac team. Embarking on a career as a photographer was a no-brainer for Dhrumil, whose parents operated a successful wedding photography and videography business in India. The accomplished content creator picked up the camera at the age of 17 and hasn’t looked back, with an international professional career spanning more than six years photographing and videoing weddings, fashion, architecture and real estate, family portraits, live music and the occasional celebrity. Popular with MoMac’s clients for his upbeat and can-do attitude, Dhrumil spends his spare time leaping around the badminton court and hiking around the region with his trusty camera by his side.

Brad our Senior Graphic Designer loves problem-solving and seeing his clients smile. With a lifelong interest in illustration and more than ten years of graphic design experience across a range of industries, Brad sees design as a way to solve problems through creative design whilst balancing functionality and executing the client brief.

Conor brings a creative, problem-solving mindset to his work, with 8 years of graphic design experience across a range of in-house roles. For him, design is all about finding the right solution, once everything clicks into place and the idea flows, that’s where he finds the most satisfaction.

He enjoys the variety the industry offers, with each project bringing something new and the freedom to approach work in his own way. Highlights of his career so far include leading the branding and marketing for Addington Cup Week in 2025, as well as working with an art gallery in London.

Originally from the UK, Conor moved to Christchurch in 2005. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking and has built everything from outdoor furniture to planter boxes and a full workbench. He’s also known for holding onto an impressive amount of random facts and sports statistics.

Vanessa brings a practical mix of creativity, organisation and people skills to her role, backed by 20 years’ experience across graphic design, prepress, print and account management. She focuses on delivering strong results and keeping things real, with customer satisfaction and a quality end product always front of mind.

Born in Aotearoa with Lebanese and European roots, Vanessa enjoys writing, photography, exploring, tennis, and time with friends and family. She’s also passionate about public speaking and human rights.

Michelle is a writer with a background in journalism and a knack for turning complex information into clear, accessible language that everyone can enjoy. Originally from Northern Ireland, she has written across newsrooms, organisations, and digital platforms in New Zealand and Australia, crafting content that is clear, engaging, and easy to connect with. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring New Zealand’s trails with her family, taking her Scout group on adventures, and paddling up and down the Kaiapoi river with her dragon boat team.