4 Amazing Places to Photograph in Ashburton Lakes: NZ's Hidden Gem
Combine remote tussock and sheep-filled high country stations with epic mountain peaks and perfectly reflecting lakes, and where will you find yourself? Ashburton Lakes. This area is one of NZ's best kept secrets and is photogenic around every corner... and after several visits I've hunted out some great spots to share with you!
Hiking the Milford Track: NZ's Greatest Walk
Hiking the Milford Track is a huge bucket list tick, and one that I'd been wanting to do all my life. Fiordland's weather makes each hike unique, and our experience walking at the end of the Great Walk season in late April with snow, rain and wind might not sound appealing, but it all came together for one hell of an epic adventure...
Hiking the Milford Track in New Zealand: Get Prepared
So you're going to walk the Milford Track? Great! Well there's a few important things you should know first. How to get there, how much it might costs, what to take and what to expect. Use this post to get prepared with the key information you need to ensure you are confident tackling this world-class 4-day hike.
5 Tips for Shooting Aerial Photography in NZ
Taking a scenic flight in NZ's mountains is a must-do. Imagine flying past our tallest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook so close you can almost touch it, or seeing the jaw-dropping cliffs of Milford Sound from above. Here are 5 top tips for capturing amazing aerial photography in NZ.
Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Lupins
There's no better time to visit New Zealand than when the lupins are flowering in summer. If you thought the South Island was beautiful in winter with snow, then the lupins add a whole other level of colourful beauty to your summer road trip around NZ. But where are the best locations and when should you visit? Read on to find out.
KASE filters - the MUST HAVE addition to your photography kit
After a few years as a landscape photographer and experience using 3 other brands of filters, I wasn't sure that a new filter brand could impress me enough to make me want to switch but the Kase Filter Kits easily convinced me - here's why they are a must-have addition to your kit.
Hiking the Pouakai Circuit: 3 Amazing & Varied Days in Taranaki
The thought of hiking the 3-day Pouakai Circuit as a first family multi-day hike with teenagers was an equal mix of nerve-wracking and exciting. How would we cope with this advanced 25km track on Mt Taranaki - famous for its unpredictable weather? It was going to be a challenge but we were up for it..... and hopefully our experience inspires you to put this hike on your bucket list!
Best lenses for landscape photography
Looking for the best lenses to use for landscape photography? This easy-to-follow guide will help you understand how different focal lengths perform in composition and what each lens will bring to your photography.
6 Epic Lighthouses to visit in New Zealand
Lighthouses are a unique landscape location - they're rugged and bleak, windy and remote, but have saved countless lives over the years. There are over 100 lighthouses dotted around NZ's coastline and these are some of the best to photograph....