NZ Tag

Hiking the Hump Ridge Track

The Hump Ridge Track is New Zealand’s latest Great Walk, and after hiking it solo in the middle of summer, I can see why. This track offers a mix of rugged coastline, dense native forest, and breathtaking ridge-top views over Fiordland. While I didn’t complete the full loop, my trip was a last-minute decision that turned into an

Fly Fishing the Routeburn

Fiordland is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, from Milford Sound’s cliffs to its vast wilderness, and it’s also home to world-class fly fishing. With crystal-clear rivers winding through untouched terrain, it’s a paradise for both anglers and photographers. Recently, I spent time on the Routeburn River, capturing fly fishing in one of New Zealand’s most remote and scenic

Stefan Haworth portraits of Folk musician Ryan Harris in Queenstown. Photographed by adventure and commercial photographer Stefan Haworth.

Ryan Harris EP Cover

Friends Ryan Harris and Hayden Korte-moore came to hang in Queenstown while venturing in New Zealand. Went out kayaking and showing them some of our Backyard. While having a fire on the beach snapped a few portraits of Ryan against the backdrop of Glenorchy. Ryan Harris is an amazing folk musician from Canada. With his release of ‘Now

Three covers with Waves & woods Magazine, editorial surf magazine.

Three covers with Waves & Woods Magazine

Got three covers of Waves and Woods Magazine in the last year, back to back issues 33 & 34 and Issue 27. Absolutely stoked to get my hands on the magazine and see them in person. Its always so rewarding to see images printed in physical form but to know its going around the world on the cover

Flockhill Lodge horse trekking over Flockhill high country station New Zealand. Photographed by adventure and commercial photographer Stefan Haworth

Flockhill Lodge Activities

As a commercial photographer it’s a great passion capturing the essence of luxury experiences. An invitation from Flockhill Lodge, one of New Zealand’s most esteemed alpine retreats, to document their guest activities was a moment of profound honour. This prestigious assignment perfectly aligned with my expertise and passion for showcasing the pinnacle of hospitality and adventure.

Ben Gully modelling SS22 Finisterre clothing brand while hiking in southern Alps, New Zealand

SS22 with Finisterre

Recently I got in touch by Finisterre for a mini campaign for the their Spring 2022 campaign. It was awesome to bring their first NZ shoot to the brand especially in my home town of Queenstown in the southern alps. The funny part was being the opposite in the southern hemisphere it was still raging summer heat wearing

Waves breaking at sunrise on Great Barrier Island

Camping on Great Barrier Island

With Jade moving down to Queenstown and last chance with our own set of wheels up north we had to make a last stint of the North. The choice was between northland and Great Barrier. 

There was also the thought of the East Cape as we got to check that area out but as always needed more time.

Jade Barclay in bikini relaxing on the West coast beach in Jackson Bay with Longboard in the foreground, NZ. Photographed by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Surfing and camping on the West Coast NZ

With a heat wave looming over the south Island of New Zealand it was an easy decision to get to the west coast, over to Jackson Bay. Peanut, my Land Rover had the summer canvas roof on, strapped some boards and the boot packed we set off through the southern alps

Skip James surfing at the Mount Maunganui beach on Verdure Surfboard. Captured by Sony Ambassador and Adventure Photographer Stefan Haworth

East Cape to Nest Fest

Nest Fest was on the agenda. Car was packed, board on the roof, we left the mount for Napier, more so Havelock North to be specific. We decided to leave East Cape for the return leg to be less of a rush. With the raging heat we stopped in Ohope, then swimming in rivers and learning about

Will & bear Collab

Will and Bear partnered with Drizabone to collaborate with for a summer release. Loz gave me a call, they were coming over to New Zealand to shoot the collab campaign and video. I was pretty excited for another trip

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