AuthenticAs offer a truly unique range of services and skills. During their holiday in Queenstown, Kritika wanted to honour her culture by exchanging rings with her fiancé Sam under the Southern Night Sky. In her dreams, they’d be able to have a personalised star gazing tour and a collection of breathtaking photographs to treasure for years to come. Imagine her delight when we told her we could take care of all of her desires.

Hannes and Suki were in Queenstown for a few days as part of their New Zealand adventure. They came on one of our ‘Top & Back’ tours. Suki experienced snow for the first time amongst many other things. Together we had lots of laughs and created the most amazing set of images

The Nike SB Staple Pigeon was a shoe that helped rewrite the sneaker history books. 13 years later, the design has been updated with two iterations and released into the world. Somehow, New Zealand managed to get both pairs. One release, in my opinion, the best of the pack made it to Queenstown. Would a pair be mine?

As many of us are preparing our ‘Best 9’ for the year, sneakerheads are working on their Top 5 pick ups. In this story, Simon explores his relationships with sneakers during 2018, selecting his favourite 5 pick ups and explaining why. Even for the non-sneakerhead, this is worth a read

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

The Targa Rally held a stage on the road at the end of our road. Not being a petrol head, I thought I’d go and check it out, after all there are two tight corners at the stop of a steep hill - it should be a great spot

In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day 2018, we participated in the @LiveForTomorrow photo challenge to add out voice to this ever important conversation about mental well-being

Armed with a top tip, Simon set off to enjoy Cornonet Peak powder day. By the time he was headed home, he’d experienced much more than expected, exploring how exercise can limit mental well-being instead of strengthening it.

Matariki rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Kahu Youth and the Upper Clutha community arrange the most incredible celebration. They asked us if we’d like to photograph and of course we relished the opportunity.

Amidst the onslaught of new sneaker sole technology appeared the Nike VapourMAX. It took one year for my interest to pique enough into copping, find out what it was that tipped me over the edge