Combining my passion for storytelling with photography
Diary of a COVID-19 Lockdown
Two weeks before a total lock down in New Zealand I was attending a book festival and visiting my daughter in Wellington. COVID-19 was know as coronavirus and was happening somewhere else. This is the diary of a COVID-19 lock down in Christchurch. We knew it would...
Exploring Namibia and Botswana
First off this is long! And at this stage you are only reading part 1 of 3 (broken kind of into weeks). So to make it easier if you...
Exploring the Ashburton Lakes
You can be exploring the Ashburton Lakes in just a few hours from Christchurch. This area, while known as the Ashburton lakes, is actually the Hakatere Conservation Park. Its an outdoor lover’s dream, a little hidden piece of paradise with some awesome walks and...
First time walking the Mueller Track
The Mueller Hut sits high in the mountain ranges of the Aoraki National Park looking straight out at Aoraki (Mt Cook). Its not a particularly long tramp but it is very steep in many places. It also requires climbing at least 2000 stairs till your half way. It...
Waterfalls in the Catlins
The Catlins In December 2018 we headed off to look for waterfalls in the Catlins. Not just ticking off the popular ones but hoping to find a few others as well. It didn't disappoint. No trip south is complete without the Catlins. So where is the Catlins? For those...
Holding a Photography Exhibition
Holding a photography exhibition: where do you start? Where do you start? Am I good enough? Where would I do it? Who would come? These questions and many more are probably running through your head if you’re thinking about holding a photography exhibition. This blog...
Milford Track, NZ Great Walks
Four incredible days on the Milford Track First up the practical stuff - scroll down if you already know this Tramping the Milford Track has been on our bucket list for a while. It can be hard to get a spot so keep an eye...
A night and a day in stunning Akaroa
Arriving This trip to beautiful Akaroa was for just one night and one day. That doesn't mean you can't pack a lot in, and still find time to cruise out and relax. Of course though stay longer if you can! I decided to take up the opportunity through the Influencer...
A Snowy Adventure to Tekapo and Mt Cook
A last minute decision, racing to get the last accommodation in Tekapo for the night and we were off for 36 hours of what proved to cement incredible memories and produce hundreds of photos to process. Here I mainly want to share the photos of that 36-hour...
Exploring Paradise : Cook Islands
A trip to the beautiful Cook Islands This was a trip with many purposes, firstly the excuse a 50th birthday party like no other and secondly a chance to check out Cook Islands Paradise, and check it out we did exploring both Rarotonga and the stunning Aitutaki....