Jane Ussher is one of New Zealand's foremost portrait photographers, best known for the impressive body of work she developed during 29 years as chief photographer at the New Zealand Listener. Since then, she has gained recognition for her images of the interiors of Scott's and Shackleton's huts in the Antarctic and now works as a freelance photographer for a variety of New Zealand titles. In 2009, Jane was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contribution to photography.