Sometimes the most interesting photographs aren’t the ones you plan. They’re the ones you notice. I took this image through the window of a plane as we were flying over the Waimakariri River into Christchurch. I had been inspired by photographer friends who regularly photograph our braided rivers from the air, and I’ve always loved the incredible patterns, colours and shapes they find from above. Of course, when I finally found myself looking down at it, I didn’t have my came

There’s something slightly terrifying about standing in front of a room full of photographers and saying, “Right, now I’m going to show you how I do this.” This year I had the opportunity to present at the New Zealand Photography Show, with a live shoot followed by a live edit taking everyone through my process from beginning to end. I’ve photographed people for years. Put a camera in my hands, give me someone to photograph, and normally everything else disappears pretty quic

I’m still not entirely sure this has sunk in. For the second year in a row, I have been named New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year at the NZIPP Iris Awards. Going into the awards this year, I genuinely didn’t expect to win again. In fact, I wasn’t even sure how my images would be received. Last year was an incredible year for me, and I think when you have a year like that, there’s a temptation to wonder how on earth you follow it. But rather than trying to recrea

I’m still pinching myself after an incredible few days at the 2025 NZIPP Iris Awards. Standing on that stage and being named New Zealand...

Some exciting news in this morning, we've been named the 2024 Nelson/Marlborough Region Professional Photographer of the Year! This is...

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