Newsletter Archive

I regularly share a short newsletter featuring field notes from recent trips, insights into my photographic process, and updates from the studio. Below you’ll find past editions — each a small story about light, place, and the creative journey.



The Light Moves On — From Cape Farewell to Taranaki
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The Light Moves On — From Cape Farewell to Taranaki

A look back at Fotofest 2025 and the diversity of photographic expression it showcased — from intimate stories to expansive landscapes. I’m also making room in the studio for new work, with a special offer on a selection of framed Hawke’s Bay prints.

This issue includes field notes from Cape Farewell, lessons from photographing in unfamiliar places, and a preview of my upcoming trip to Taranaki, where the cone-shaped mountain and its reflections at Lake Mangamahoe always seem to draw me back.

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Fotofest Exhibition, Mastering Lightroom and some Fog
Jos Buurmans Photography Jos Buurmans Photography

Fotofest Exhibition, Mastering Lightroom and some Fog

During a recent workshop, a student confessed their biggest struggle: simply organising photos in Lightroom. It made me smile — remembering when my biggest questions were about folders, not artistic identity. These days, the fog feels different: how to stay true to my creative voice while keeping my work relevant and sustainable.

In this issue, I explore how those two worlds connect — from practical steps like mastering Lightroom’s Tone Controls to creative reflections sparked by preparing for Fotofest Hawke’s Bay 2025. I also share a new pair of images captured in the quiet, golden fog of Te Mata Park.

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Finding Fresh Inspiration
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Finding Fresh Inspiration

Even the most familiar landscapes can surprise you when you learn to see them anew. In this issue, I share how photographing Te Mata Peak — a place I thought I knew by heart — helped me rediscover creative inspiration close to home, and even led to an award-winning image.

You’ll also find ideas for making the most of winter light, updates on my personalised photography workshops, and news about the revamp of my online print store, now featuring Signature Limited Editions and Classic Open Editions.

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Through Moss and Mist – A Routeburn Track Visual Story
Jos Buurmans Photography Jos Buurmans Photography

Through Moss and Mist – A Routeburn Track Visual Story

Even the most familiar landscapes can surprise you when you learn to see them anew. In this issue, I share how photographing Te Mata Peak — a place I thought I knew by heart — helped me rediscover creative inspiration close to home, and even led to an award-winning image.

You’ll also find ideas for making the most of winter light, updates on my personalised photography workshops, and news about the revamp of my online print store, now featuring Signature Limited Editions and Classic Open Editions.

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