Stories
These are personal accounts of my life as a landscape photographer — the journeys I make, the places that shape my way of seeing, and the ideas that emerge from time spent in the field. Some follow expeditions to remote places. Others are quieter, closer to home. All of them reflect what draws me to this work and what I find when I look carefully at the world through a lens.
A Rare Morning of Snow on Te Mata Peak
Snow doesn't settle on Te Mata Peak often — only a handful of mornings since I moved to Hawke's Bay. This time I was ready for it, walking my familiar trail before dawn as sleet gave way to sun, cold hands and all.
One Morning at Lake Tūtira
The best landscape photographs are rarely handed to you. Sometimes, they require you to stand in the cold, staring into absolute nothingness, and wait.
When the conditions we plan for completely dissolve, photography shifts from a practice of literal sight to an exercise in memory and patience. This is the story of a single autumn morning at Lake Tūtira—a journey that began in total fog and ended in a spectacular theatre of light and unexpected geometry.
Finding Tranquility and Enchantment at Lake Tūtira
Step into the serene beauty of Lake Tūtira, where a foggy morning and tranquil waters set the stage for magical reflections and unexpected inspiration. Discover how this 36-hour retreat turned into a photographer’s dream!
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