Peak Light
This photography blog shares inspiring trips and practical tips by blending the excitement of travel with the art and science of creating stunning visuals.
Whether you're a curious beginner, a seasoned photographer, or simply someone who admires the beauty of visual creativity, this blog has something for you.
Alongside destination stories, you’ll find comprehensive tutorials on everything from mastering your camera settings to advanced editing workflows to sharpen your skills, enabling you to reach your peak.
Fuel your creativity, learn new skills, and see the world through a fresh lens!
FOTOFEST Hawke’s Bay Exhibition 2025
FOTOFEST Hawke’s Bay returns this September for its 4th year — bringing together more than 60 exhibitions from local, national, and international photographers. I am excited to be part of the festival, exhibiting a selection of my Hawke’s Bay landscapes at Creative Arts Napier (CAN).
Golden Hours: Four Mornings in the Mist
Over several mist‑filled mornings below Te Mata Peak, I set out to capture more than just the view — I wanted to express the quiet mood and shifting light of the Tukituki Valley. This series presents images with a more interpretive approach, revealing the beauty, atmosphere, and subtle rhythms of Hawke’s Bay in golden light.
Finding Fresh Inspiration in a Familiar Landscape
Even the most breathtaking landscapes can start to feel over-familiar when you photograph them often — especially when they’re right on your doorstep. But what if the key to reigniting your creative spark isn’t found in far-off places, but in learning to see the familiar differently? In this post, I share how shifting my focus from sweeping vistas to more intimate details helped me rediscover inspiration in the landscapes I thought I already knew — and how you can do the same.
Hawke’s Bay Photographers 2025 Calendar
One of Jos’s images is featured on the cover of the very first Hawke’s Bay Photographers 2025 Calendar.
The top 8 easily accessible landscape photography spots in Hawke’s Bay
Local photographer Jos Buurmans shares his top 8 easily accessible landscape photography spots in the Hawke’s Bay.
Jos wins in the Landscape Awards 2023!
An announcement of the awards won by Jos in the Australian Landscape Awards 2023. Jos received a Top 10 Award for his photo of Te Mata Peak. Jos also received two Top 50 Awards for other photos taken from Te Mata Peak, and a Highly Commended Award for his photo of Mount Taranaki.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Beauty in the midst of disaster
A visual story about landscape photography in Hawke’s Bay during the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay in a Mobile Home (part 1)
A visual story about travelling the Hawke’s Bay region in a mobile home.
Autumn Colour in Hawke’s Bay
A visual story about autumn in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. It includes images of Waimarama Road, Te Mata Peak, Pekapeka Wetlands and Lake Tutiri.
Light on Te Mata Peak
A visual story about Te Mata Peak in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand featuring photos taken in 2020.
Pekapeka Wetlands
A photographic illustration of the Pekapeka Wetlands just south of Hastings.
