This month marks a milestone: my first feature article for Nature Vision Magazine (Issue 10, Fall 2025), published by the Nature Photographers Network. In it, I reflect on how my photography now lives between two creative worlds — the scenic and recognisable landscapes of Aotearoa, and the more expressive, interpretive work that leans into mood and personal vision. You can read the article, along with more about NPN, on my website.

October also took me to Taranaki for a series of workshops, where wildly changeable weather meant we photographed everything from sweeping seascapes and mountain vistas to intimate forest scenes. A freak wave at Tongapōrutu ended my shooting early by sending my camera for a swim, but insurance had me back on my feet within a week. I’ll be running more Taranaki workshops next year, and my Hawke’s Bay workshops run year-round. With Christmas approaching, I’ve also released a small collection of limited edition framed prints and canvases — beautifully presented, ready to hang, and 25% off until sold out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this issue, I travel Northland’s Twin Coast Discovery Highway — capturing its wild coastlines, ancient forests, and luminous sands. You’ll also find updates on workshops in Hawke’s Bay, my upcoming 2026 calendar, and a glimpse into my latest South Island photography journey.

In this issue, I reflect on Cyclone Gabrielle two years on — how it changed Hawke’s Bay and influenced my photography — and take a closer look at one of the most useful tools in a photographer’s kit: the circular polarising filter. I also share highlights from my first exhibition, The Magic of Fog and Light in Hawke’s Bay, along with a special offer on framed prints. Plus, a glimpse at what’s next — from autumn adventures in the South Island to upcoming stories from Northland, Alaska, and beyond.

A short escape to Lake Tūtira turned into a serene reminder of why patience often pays off in landscape photography. What began as a grey, rain-soaked evening unfolded into a fog-shrouded morning of quiet magic — where light, mist, and reflection transformed the familiar into something ethereal.

In this story, I share images and reflections from a 36-hour retreat to one of Hawke’s Bay’s most tranquil locations, and how embracing the unexpected conditions led to some of my favourite moments behind the camera.

As 2024 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone who’s supported my first full year as a full-time photographer — from workshop participants and print collectors to loyal subscribers. In this issue, I share highlights from a year of creative growth: mist-filled mornings in Hawke’s Bay, memorable travels through Northland, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest, and a look ahead to my first exhibition, The Magic of Fog and Light.

Here’s to another year of exploration, inspiration, and capturing the light — wherever it leads.