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16 Oct 2017

Auckland Street Photography Workshop

We had another great street photography workshop.  I love teaching people practical techniques for street photography and see them growing in confidence throughout the morning. I’d love to see you on one of the sessions, so sign up via www.aucklandstreet.com

10 Oct 2017

Promise Keepers Auckland

I spent a great day on Saturday photographing the Auckland Promise Keepers conference with amazing photographer Alex Hallag. Thanks to the lovely people at Promise Keepers for letting me share some of my photos here.

01 Oct 2017

London Grammar live at Spark Arena

I had the great pleasure of photoing British band London Grammar at Auckland’s Spark Arena last night for Getty Images.   You can see my official photos over at Getty Images .  Below are a couple of extra shots which needed a little more editing so couldn’t be used for editorial  

23 Sep 2017

The Dandy Warhols Live at the Powerstation Auckland

I’ve loved The Dandy Warhols since the 90s so when i heard they were coming to Auckland i grabbed a couple of tickets within the first couple of minutes of them going on sale.  And as the show approached i also lined myself up to photo them.  It was a great night and they didn’t disappoint. From a photographic point of view the lighting was a challenge. but that just adds to the fun and meant i had to edit […]

23 Sep 2017

Ha The Unclear Live

The rather excellent Ha The Unclear supporting the Dandy Warhols at Auckland’s Powerstation.  With thanks to UnderTheRadar

16 Sep 2017

The Kite String Tangle live

The Kite String Tangle played live opening for Odesza at Auckland’s Town Hall, New Zealand on the 14th September.  It was a great show with great lighting.  Here are a few of my shots:

10 Sep 2017

The Nudge live at Spark Arena 9 Sept 2017

The Nudge are an excellent band from Wellington, New Zealand.  They supported Midnight Oil at Spark Arena on Saturday night so i jumped at the chance of photoing them too!  Here are a few of my shots of The Nudge live.  You should definitely go and check them out!

10 Sep 2017

Midnight Oil live at Spark Arena

I had huge fun photoing Midnight Oil live at Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand for Getty Images this weekend. Click on the image below to see the full set (be quick – they will only be available to view for a couple of weeks).             You can see my photos of support act The Nudge here

03 Sep 2017

Matty Smith live at Southbound Records, Auckland

Christchurch musician Matty Smith live at Southbound Records, Auckland, New Zealand as part of the Going Global Music summit and showcase.

02 Sep 2017

Going Global Music Summit 2017

I had the fantastic opportunity to photo the Going Global Music Summit 2017 which this year was hosted at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios in Auckland. It was a really great conference with some awesome international experts engaging in some really interesting discussions about where the music industry is at today and how it may evolve.  There was tons of practical advice for local musicians and it was so cool to play a (tiny) part by taking photos of the panel. […]