Fall Under Autumn’s Spell

Discover the magic of Queenstown and Arrowtown this autumn with AuthenticAs private guided tours and professional family photography. Experience the golden landscapes, rainbows, and warm southern hospitality while creating unforgettable memories.

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Stargazing Winter 2024

Winter nights in the Southern Lakes have been filled with extraordinary stargazing moments. Our journey through the cosmos, using cutting-edge technology and traditional methods, has made this season unforgettable.

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AuthenticAs Queenstown: Love & Adventure Unite

Journey with us through Queenstown, New Zealand, where love and adventure converge in a tale as unique as yours. Meet Ian and Selena, a couple seeking something extraordinary for their pre-wedding shoot, and if we could include Ian’s parents Mercy & Noel, that would be the icing on the cake.

Here at AuthenticAs we pride ourselves on offering something different, not a run of the mill experience. Instead we can craft our packages individually for you whilst you visit the truly beautiful Southern Lakes district of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

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Sue & Tania

Is there a more romantic way of proposing than being halfway up a mountain, in the snow, under the stunning Southern Night Sky? We’re not sure there is. It’s even better when it’s disguised as a Star Gazing Tour, keeping the secret safe and amplifying the surprise. Read about Sue & Tania’s unforgettable AuthenticAs Starry Night Adventure here in Tāhuna, Aotearoa (Queenstown, NZ)

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May 2020 - The Southern Night Sky

Queenstown offer some of the best night skies in the world. Come on a Starry Night Adventure with us to witness this beautiful sight with your very own eyes. You’ll not only take with you many precious memories, you’ll have a collection of breathtaking photographs to treasure for decades to come

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Harper

We’re currently running a Festive Season Special 1 Hour Photoshoot where we meet you somewhere in the Wakatipu Basin - From Arrowtown, Lakes Hayes, Shotover Country, Frankton, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown Gardens and out to One Mile. You’ll get around 30 digital images and access to our great print deals for only $250

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What could you do?

I believe it's a fundamental responsibility for us adults, especially those of us who possess specialist skills, to share our knowledge with younger people with these same interests. This is a short story about what I did for two young photographers I know

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Astro Portraits

Astro photography is breathtaking, and when you add in a person, it often takes it to a new level entirely. The desire to learn new skills to be able soon took hold of me. After only a few practices this puzzle really started to come together.

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