Photography
Wild Creations blends three art forms
Origami as you've never seen it before... Artist Sarah Hunter has designed giant origami light-shade installations from her photographs of her much-loved childhood stomping ground on Hawke's Bay's… Audio, Gallery
Mandy Barker's deceptive pictures of Pitcairn's sea bottom
Plastic items from more than 25 different countries, including New Zealand, wash up on the remote Pitcairn Islands, posing a threat to a habitat that's home to unique and endangered species. British… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand Nocturnes
Photographer Cody Ellingham has been working on a new photo series and exhibition, New Zealand Nocturnes, inspired by his return home to New Zealand and a sense of unease about the housing crisis in… Audio
Photographer Anne Noble has a thing about bees
Bees have long fascinated one of our foremost art photographers, Anne Noble. As a beekeeper herself, she spends lots of time observing their behaviour and how they move. She's also studied their… Audio, Gallery
Todd Antony: sharing images of remarkable subcultures worldwide
Formerly based in London, now in lockdown in Auckland, photographer Todd Antony usually travels the reaches of the globe on ambitious commercial and personal projects, racking up numerous… Audio, Gallery
A bird's eye view of Otakou
Photographing Central Otago landscapes from the air offer a whole new perspective on the impact activities like mining, roadworks and hydro electricity have had on this unique part of Aotearoa. Bruce… Audio, Gallery
Arts Laureate Harry Culy
Wellington photographer Harry Culy is fascinated with the kinds of things the rest of us wouldn't even notice - weeds breaking through cement, cracks in surfaces and isolated spaces. His darkly… Audio, Gallery
Family portrait photographer wins Nikon Iris Award
Jo Frances is one of our best portrait photographers. Known for her beautiful work capturing families, she's no stranger to awards. For the third year, she's reigned over the Family Photography… Audio, Gallery
Artist Emily Parr is inspired by the sea
Tamaki Makaurau-based artist Emily Parr feels a strong connection with the ocean and specifically with whales. At the same time she's exploring whale migration for her PhD, she's also presenting an… Audio, Gallery
Veronica McLaughlin - capturing performance on camera
Postcards... Instagram and other social media may have overtaken them as the favourite way to show people where you've been, but there's still something terribly evocative about the word. Auckland… Audio, Gallery
Photographer and sculptor Melissa Macleod
When she's not in her studio, Christchurch artist Melissa Macleod can be found foraging coastal flower seeds around New Brighton. She takes the seeds home and cultivates them in a greenhouse before… Audio, Gallery
Philip Sharp - from fantasy props-maker to wildlife photographer
From set decoration, making props, models and costumes and art direction to cinematography and special effects, Philip Sharpe's film CV makes for impressive reading. He's worked on major motion… Audio, Gallery
The Nimby photo formula
Stories about local issues, from housing developments to cycleway constructions, are nearly always illustrated the same way. Mediawatch asked a Voyager-winning photographer why angry people with their… Audio
The Nimby photo formula
Stories about local issues, from housing developments to cycleway constructions, are nearly always illustrated the same way. Mediawatch asked a Voyager-winning photographer why angry people with their…
AudioCameron McLaren: the challenge of capturing stillness
Photographer Cameron McLaren has a knack for capturing humans in intimate or unusual moments. McLaren's immersive style has seen him embedded within the Gloriavale Christian Community on the West… Audio
Photographer Tony Bridge takes a Walk in the Shadowlands
A waiata and an accompanying photograph for every day of last year's nationwide lockdown was the challenge Te Anau based photographer Tony Bridge set himself. Raahui A Walk in the Shadowlands is the… Audio, Gallery
Photographing Londoners through windows during the lockdown
Looking out from Within - a series of portraits of Londoners looking out from their windows during the UK's protracted lockdown - is about to go on show at the Auckland Festival of Photography. Just… Audio, Gallery
Photographer Cody Ellingham captures the poetry of isolation
Moonlit shots of deserted country roads and derelict buildings are among the images Wellington photographer Cody Ellingham is exhibiting at the upcoming Auckland Festival of Photography. Audio, Gallery
Artist posed as billionaire to gain access to NYC's best views
Andi Schmied is an artist who found herself fascinated with the views offered from luxury apartments in NYC. In order to gain access to these premium locations and take some incredible photos, she… Audio
Gerry Beckley: 'We now actually have a horse named No Name'
Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on… Audio