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About New Zealand Captured
Premium aerial and landscape prints of Aotearoa, locally printed and crafted to last, supporting New Zealand’s ecosystems and communities.
Founded in Christchurch, New Zealand Captured reveals Aotearoa through aerial and landscape photography. We create museum-grade prints and visual stories that bring Aotearoa into your space.
Property cinematography, aerial & interior photography, and commercial imagery with fast turnaround. Packages start from $650 - enquire via the contact form for a tailored quote.
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From the Journal
Stories from the field, location notes, surf and walk guides, and behind-the-scenes photography from around Aotearoa. Read practical tips, latest releases and the ideas behind the images.
Christchurch – Sumner Beach
View Christchurch's Sumner Beach from above, where waves gently caress the pristine shoreline. The beach reveals its natural beauty, adorned with occasional rocks emerging from the sand and ocean. The water carries a frothy elegance as it blends from vibrant blue to tranquil green, creating a captivating visual where land and sea unite in harmony.
Moeraki – Koekohe Beach
Vibrant turquoise waves collide with the dark sands of Moeraki Beach. Two birds gracefully soar across the water's edge of the ocean. In this high-angle view, you witness the sea's unstoppable energy, as it relentlessly crashes onto the shore. Nature's force and beauty are in perfect harmony.
Moeraki Boulders – Ocean
This captivating photo reveals the Moeraki Boulders beneath the ocean's surface, submerged in the tranquil turquoise waters. Waves break gently along the shore as the boulders rest peacefully. It's a harmonious display of nature's artistry and a tribute to the unique coastal wonders of New Zealand.
Christchurch – Whitewash Reverse
Immerse yourself in the dynamic beauty of Christchurch's Whitewash Reverse. A mesmerising image capturing the raw power of natural erosion against the rugged cliffs of Taylor's Mistake. Turquoise green ocean a stunning display of contrast, invites you to behold the captivating dance between land and sea. A true testament to the magnificent forces shaping New Zealand's coastal wonders.
Marlborough – Marfell’s Beach
Marfell’s Beach, a DOC reserve with a nearby campsite in Marlborough, is depicted in this serene image. The turquoise waves gently crash onto the dark sand, creating a rich contrast and vibrant scene. This photograph perfectly represents the tranquil coastal charm of Marlborough.
Marlborough – The Pier Beach
This closer birdseye view of The Pier Beach captures the ocean at the bottom third, with the pier slicing down the center. The rundown structure and hidden pipe to Lake Grassmere are more visible. Waves break around the pier, creating unique patterns in the sand, while footprints at the top add a human touch to this captivating coastal scene.
Moeraki Boulders – Beach
Turquoise ocean waves rush onto the sands of Moeraki Beach. The boulders dot the beach, each a mysterious marvel. These natural wonders are scattered along the stretch of Koekohe Beach, a testament to the intriguing forces that shaped them. The sands and waters harmonize to create a visual masterpiece that captures the essence of New Zealand's shores.
Kaikoura – Mangamaunu Waves
Experience the natural motion of Kaikoura's Mangamaunu Waves from a breathtaking bird's-eye view. This striking image showcases the rugged beauty of a rocky beach meeting the ocean's embrace. Waves dance gracefully, painting an ever-changing masterpiece against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's coastal shores.
Magnet Bay – The Wash
A lone surfer confronts the turbulent aftermath of a breaking wave as they paddle away from Magnet Bay's rocky shoreline. The image predominantly features the powerful wash created by a recently broken wave along the dark shoreline. It's a stunning depiction of the powerful energy of the sea.
Magnet Bay – Shoreline Crossing Wave
At Magnet Bay, a single curved wave gracefully crashes onto the rocky beach, leaving a striking cross of waves. This powerful image captures the beauty of the sea as it dances with the land. The wave creates a cross of whitewash against the rugged shoreline, where the rocky beach meets the pristine waters of Magnet Bay.
Christchurch – Sumner Beach
View Christchurch's Sumner Beach from above, where waves gently caress the pristine shoreline. The beach reveals its natural beauty, adorned with occasional rocks emerging from the sand and ocean. The water carries a frothy elegance as it blends from vibrant blue to tranquil green, creating a captivating visual where land and sea unite in harmony.
Moeraki – Koekohe Beach
Vibrant turquoise waves collide with the dark sands of Moeraki Beach. Two birds gracefully soar across the water's edge of the ocean. In this high-angle view, you witness the sea's unstoppable energy, as it relentlessly crashes onto the shore. Nature's force and beauty are in perfect harmony.
Moeraki Boulders – Ocean
This captivating photo reveals the Moeraki Boulders beneath the ocean's surface, submerged in the tranquil turquoise waters. Waves break gently along the shore as the boulders rest peacefully. It's a harmonious display of nature's artistry and a tribute to the unique coastal wonders of New Zealand.
Christchurch – Whitewash Reverse
Immerse yourself in the dynamic beauty of Christchurch's Whitewash Reverse. A mesmerising image capturing the raw power of natural erosion against the rugged cliffs of Taylor's Mistake. Turquoise green ocean a stunning display of contrast, invites you to behold the captivating dance between land and sea. A true testament to the magnificent forces shaping New Zealand's coastal wonders.
Marlborough – Marfell’s Beach
Marfell’s Beach, a DOC reserve with a nearby campsite in Marlborough, is depicted in this serene image. The turquoise waves gently crash onto the dark sand, creating a rich contrast and vibrant scene. This photograph perfectly represents the tranquil coastal charm of Marlborough.
Marlborough – The Pier Beach
This closer birdseye view of The Pier Beach captures the ocean at the bottom third, with the pier slicing down the center. The rundown structure and hidden pipe to Lake Grassmere are more visible. Waves break around the pier, creating unique patterns in the sand, while footprints at the top add a human touch to this captivating coastal scene.
Moeraki Boulders – Beach
Turquoise ocean waves rush onto the sands of Moeraki Beach. The boulders dot the beach, each a mysterious marvel. These natural wonders are scattered along the stretch of Koekohe Beach, a testament to the intriguing forces that shaped them. The sands and waters harmonize to create a visual masterpiece that captures the essence of New Zealand's shores.
Kaikoura – Mangamaunu Waves
Experience the natural motion of Kaikoura's Mangamaunu Waves from a breathtaking bird's-eye view. This striking image showcases the rugged beauty of a rocky beach meeting the ocean's embrace. Waves dance gracefully, painting an ever-changing masterpiece against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's coastal shores.
Magnet Bay – The Wash
A lone surfer confronts the turbulent aftermath of a breaking wave as they paddle away from Magnet Bay's rocky shoreline. The image predominantly features the powerful wash created by a recently broken wave along the dark shoreline. It's a stunning depiction of the powerful energy of the sea.
Magnet Bay – Shoreline Crossing Wave
At Magnet Bay, a single curved wave gracefully crashes onto the rocky beach, leaving a striking cross of waves. This powerful image captures the beauty of the sea as it dances with the land. The wave creates a cross of whitewash against the rugged shoreline, where the rocky beach meets the pristine waters of Magnet Bay.
Christchurch – Sumner Beach
View Christchurch's Sumner Beach from above, where waves gently caress the pristine shoreline. The beach reveals its natural beauty, adorned with occasional rocks emerging from the sand and ocean. The water carries a frothy elegance as it blends from vibrant blue to tranquil green, creating a captivating visual where land and sea unite in harmony.
Moeraki – Koekohe Beach
Vibrant turquoise waves collide with the dark sands of Moeraki Beach. Two birds gracefully soar across the water's edge of the ocean. In this high-angle view, you witness the sea's unstoppable energy, as it relentlessly crashes onto the shore. Nature's force and beauty are in perfect harmony.
Moeraki Boulders – Ocean
This captivating photo reveals the Moeraki Boulders beneath the ocean's surface, submerged in the tranquil turquoise waters. Waves break gently along the shore as the boulders rest peacefully. It's a harmonious display of nature's artistry and a tribute to the unique coastal wonders of New Zealand.
Christchurch – Whitewash Reverse
Immerse yourself in the dynamic beauty of Christchurch's Whitewash Reverse. A mesmerising image capturing the raw power of natural erosion against the rugged cliffs of Taylor's Mistake. Turquoise green ocean a stunning display of contrast, invites you to behold the captivating dance between land and sea. A true testament to the magnificent forces shaping New Zealand's coastal wonders.
Marlborough – Marfell’s Beach
Marfell’s Beach, a DOC reserve with a nearby campsite in Marlborough, is depicted in this serene image. The turquoise waves gently crash onto the dark sand, creating a rich contrast and vibrant scene. This photograph perfectly represents the tranquil coastal charm of Marlborough.
Marlborough – The Pier Beach
This closer birdseye view of The Pier Beach captures the ocean at the bottom third, with the pier slicing down the center. The rundown structure and hidden pipe to Lake Grassmere are more visible. Waves break around the pier, creating unique patterns in the sand, while footprints at the top add a human touch to this captivating coastal scene.
Moeraki Boulders – Beach
Turquoise ocean waves rush onto the sands of Moeraki Beach. The boulders dot the beach, each a mysterious marvel. These natural wonders are scattered along the stretch of Koekohe Beach, a testament to the intriguing forces that shaped them. The sands and waters harmonize to create a visual masterpiece that captures the essence of New Zealand's shores.
Kaikoura – Mangamaunu Waves
Experience the natural motion of Kaikoura's Mangamaunu Waves from a breathtaking bird's-eye view. This striking image showcases the rugged beauty of a rocky beach meeting the ocean's embrace. Waves dance gracefully, painting an ever-changing masterpiece against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's coastal shores.
Magnet Bay – The Wash
A lone surfer confronts the turbulent aftermath of a breaking wave as they paddle away from Magnet Bay's rocky shoreline. The image predominantly features the powerful wash created by a recently broken wave along the dark shoreline. It's a stunning depiction of the powerful energy of the sea.
Magnet Bay – Shoreline Crossing Wave
At Magnet Bay, a single curved wave gracefully crashes onto the rocky beach, leaving a striking cross of waves. This powerful image captures the beauty of the sea as it dances with the land. The wave creates a cross of whitewash against the rugged shoreline, where the rocky beach meets the pristine waters of Magnet Bay.
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