Moonlit Adventures
Even when the moon is out and clouds in the sky, our camera skills, local knowledge and DOC concessions enable us to be able to create breathtakingly beautiful photographs under the stunning night skies in Queenstown New Zealand
The Ruby 2019
The Ruby is Lake Wanaka’s premiere swimming event, very possibly New Zealands and it must be a contender for one of the best open water swimming races on the planet. We’re proud to be chosen to photograph this event, it represents so much that we love and is authentic to the core
Jimmy's 2019 Yeti SB150
New bike day is one of the greatest days ever. Simon caught up with Jimmy Pollard to shoot some photos and spin some yarns about his brand new, 2019 Yeti SB150.
A Family Portrait at Millbrook Resort with the Rossi-Shroffs
Contacted by Sarah, to capture some family portraits at Millbrook Resort we knew we had to be flexible and fun working around an 18 month old. We under-estimated this little one’s love of golf indeed. Much to his Grandpas admiration, himself a keen golfer.
Homing Pigeons
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?
Top 5 Pick Ups of '18
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
Christmas Eve with the Garcia's
The Garcia’s from the Philippenes, journeyed to the Top and Back with us on Christmas Eve. They loved our private bespoke 4WD photography tour. We took in many of Queenstown, New Zealand’s Points of Interest capturing their day in stunning photographs, as we introduced them to this amazing place we call home
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
Through the Loop '18
Salmon Run is one of the finest mountain bike trails on the planet, its technical nature challenges the best of all mountain bikes. The Through the Loop Enduro is the perfect race for this perfect trail. Read the race report and see the highlights of this great event
Places of Healing
Where and what do we do when we need to time to heal? This story takes us on a shoot with NZ Track Cycling World Champion Paige Paterson as we try and understand the process of recovery following a serious crash. Part of a series on Traumatic Brain Injury called ‘Places of Healing’ we hope you find Paiges story helpful. Author- Emma Westwood
To the Top and Back with BBBnV
We took Bif, Bex, Beatrice and Victor - a young local family, to the Head of the Lake and Back earlier this year. As you can see, even though the temperatures were well into big coat and woolly hat territory, everyone had a great day out and now have these beautiful photographs to treasure for decades to come and share with their friends and family back home in the UK and around the world.
Targa Rally - QTN '18
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
Mental Health Awareness Week NZ '18
The Mental Health Foundation in New Zealand run a photo challenge each year as part of mental health awareness week. During the course of five days, we explored how to express the five steps to mental well-being via photography
World Suicide Prevention Day
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
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
Reflections from the skifield
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 - Wanaka, 2018
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.
Arthurs Pass- Devils Punchbowl
A Wander Up Devils Staircase, Arthurs Pass, truly rewards the photographer with waterfalls, beech forest and mountain flax as visual ornaments to symbolise our ancestors and their work here. Listen to the native birds as you climb and observe this place of natural beauty.
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.
An Iceberg for Breakfast
Tasman Lake plays host to icebergs that have broken away from the face of Haupapa (Tasman Glacier). We visited at dawn one very cold autumnal morning