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Outdoor and adventure photography for people and brands at home in the outdoors.

Based in North Island, New Zealand

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Outdoor & Adventure Photography

Adventure in Mount Aspiring National Park, near Wanaka, with backpack standing in front of mountain and clouds — outdoor photography New Zealand
Outdoor Commercial Photography

FOR BRANDS

Hikers on Roys Peak, Wanaka at sunset overlooking snow-capped peaks — adventure photography New Zealand
Outdoor & Sports Photography

FOR PEOPLE

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Brands I’ve worked with:

Tongariro Expeditions logo - outdoor tourism provider
The Quarters Tūrangi logo, accommodation near Tongariro National Park
Orson logo, outdoor gear brand in New Zealand
Rocktopia logo, indoor climbing gym and bouldering gym
Adventure magazine logo, magazine covering outdoor and adventure around NZ and the world
McAlpine Hussmann logo, commercial work
Holland Beckett logo, commercial work
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Marnco logo, commercial work
Envirohub Bay of Plenty logo, commercial work
Good Magazine NZ logo, commercial work

What the brands are saying…

  • Heli-biking shoot for The Quarters Tūrangi — commercial adventure photography near Tongariro National Park

    [We] looked at the photos this morning, we love them, you've captured exactly what we wanted so beautifully - I started out by 'hearting' my favourites but gave up as there were so many faves! Thank you so much, we're totally thrilled and we can't wait to start using them - I'm now feeling confident about doing the next photoshoot now that we have you!

    Jo Street, The Quarters

  • Outdoor gear commercial photography for Orson

    Great job with this imagery Maki. The content you have sent through looks really strong. What a cool location to explore! Thank you.

    James F. - Orson Outdoors

Client Instagram DM reading "You're a wizard! You made me look good" — outdoor portrait shoot testimonial
Client text message reading "Thank you for helping guide me, you made it easy" — ECHO Photography client review
Client message reading "You did an amazing job and I am soooo happy with the outcome" — ECHO Photography testimonial
LET'S CHAT!

You’ve come this far, you must be intrigued -

WHO IS THIS PERSON?

Maki — outdoor adventure photographer based in Tauranga, North Island New Zealand

Well… I’m Maki!

I hike, tramp, climb and this 2026 year I’m all about calling myself a MOUNTAINEER.

Novice, yes.

But mountaineer nonetheless.

I’ve completed my Introduction course in 2024, and 2025 was about focusing on training more and more to have the required fitness to tackle some of my main projects, which include Mount Ruapehu (actually got there on August ‘25! ready to go back though) and Taranaki.

But, other than that, the focus is on working with brands and people who are connected with nature, one way or the other.

So - ABOUT YOU:

  • You are outdoorsy

  • You either tramp, trail run or rock climb

  • You might have an outdoor related business

  • Your focus is on sustainability & taking care of nature

And a bit more about me:

  • I’m extremely dedicated (can be a bad thing).

  • Details are everything.

  • I’m super nice.

  • I’m definitely all about quality. And I use the word “definitely” too much.

I know you like me by now, so - let’s catch up over a coffee and discuss your project! (coffee offer available only for those of you living locally in the Mount, sorry - but happy to Zoom!).

More about me here!

Real people. Wild places.

I'm always looking for outdoorsy faces to feature in adventure shoots around New Zealand.

No experience needed, just a love of being outside!

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