Portraits for Annual Report – Urban Development
On Friday September 2, 2011 I was commissioned to photograph a portrait of an architect for the Wellington City Council Annual Report. The image was for the the Urban Development section. The image was art directed – with a brief for the image to have the Meridian Building behind. I managed to scout the location [...]
Multi Media Slideshow from the All Blacks vs South Africa Test
I just uploaded this video from the Test Match on Saturday – a 60 second multi media piece featuring the All Blacks vs South Africa Test Match. July 30, 2011. Westpac Stadium. Video start, 360 VR panoramic tour then still images of the crowd and game, shot from the sideline of the field.
Tri Nations Rugby – All Blacks v South Africa, 30 July 2011
Here is a mug shot of me outside the Westpac Stadium ready to start photographing the Tri Nations Rugby Union Test Match. All Blacks v South Africa. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 30 July 2011. A Slideshow of 30 selects from the shoot (link to all below): To view all the images shot- [...]
Booksellers ‘Meet the Winners’ Author Event, 2011
Hey Guys On Thursday, following the New Zealand Post Book Awards, there was a “meet the authors” event at Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. The winning authors who spoke were: New Zealand Post Book of the Year and General Non-fiction Award & The Peoples Choice Award winner Blue Smoke: The Lost Dawn [...]
New Zealand Post Book Awards
Last night, I photographed the New Zealand Book Awards Ceremony. I’m still processing the shoot and have the follow up event, the winning authors talk starting in an hour- but here are some preliminary photos: Its great to start seeing some photos out there being used from last nights awards ceremony. Ive heard already [...]
Scots College 1st XV and Junior XV Rugby Teams touring South America in 2011
I was commissioned to shoot the teams for placement in the Dominion Post newspaper as part of their promotional and fundraising efforts to get sponsorship to the tour of South America. We shot the groups in the Pavilion, then on the field looking down, on the field looking back to a small hill and finally [...]
All Blacks Training Camp #2
I went out again and braved Wellington’s southerly blast this morning to shoot the second in a series of training camps for the All Blacks squad. Despite the harsh conditions, there were some great plays and many chances for met to get shots. TV, radio and the print media were all there again. This time [...]
All Blacks Training Camp
This afternoon, I was lucky enough to get accreditation to photograph the All Blacks Training Camp. I shot alongside Phil Reid from the Dominion Post, Ross Setford (NZPA/ Setford News Photo Agency), Hagen Hopkins from Getty Images as well as TV1, 3 and Maori TV. Also cool to see was a producer from Stuff.com shooting [...]
Blue Water Colour. Simon Morris at the Dowse: 18 June – 18 September, 2011.
I was commissioned by the Dowse Art Museum to do another behind the scenes video on a visiting artist, this time incorporating time-lapse imagery into the video project. Here is the final piece with the time-lapse shot from two different angles and ultra wide/ fish-eye lenses:
Photo of Jackson Garden-Bashop runs in the Dominion Post today
One of my photos, taken during a recent Scots College vs. Wellington College rugby game was used with an article outlining Scots progress in division 1 schoolboy rugby. It was great to see one of the shots from the game get picked up, the team and in particular the player featured, Jackson Garden-Bachop are going [...]
Auto Classics Winter Fun Run
On Sunday, my Dad and I drove my MG-F on the Auto Classics Fun Run. It’s a car rally where people drive their classic cars together in rally fashion with a series of pre-determined destinations. The run went to Castlepoint before turning around. A group of us decided to go the long winding road back. [...]
Volunteers recognized for Christchurch relief efforts
On Thursday 2 June, I went to the Council Chambers and photographed the Christchurch Thank You reception for volunteers who were involved with the Christchurch earthquake relief efforts.
Scots College Brass Band on board the California Maritime Academy training ship T.S. Golden Bear.
A visit in New Zealand waters of any type of US military ship is always a somewhat historic event. It has been over 20 years since the California Maritime Academy has been here. It had been bounced around for a few days the idea of me attending and photographing the formal reception with the US [...]
2011 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Wednesday May 18, 2011 Auckland
Some sample shots from the 2011 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Wednesday May 18, 2011. Held at the Auckland Convention Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD 1010. To view more images from the event, click here: http://marktantrum.photoshelter.com/gallery/New-Zealand-Post-Childrens-Book-Awards-May-2011/G0000jscO3vphwFc
Trust Porirua City Brass Band
A recent fun shoot was the Trust Porirua City Brass band. The band plays a special concert each year much like the “Night at the Proms” events in England. I checked out some footage on You Tube before the shoot, watching footage of the massive stadium filling events that happen in the UK. The Kiwi [...]
Wellington Pacific Forum held at Te Papa
On Tuesday, I photographed the Pacific Forum, an initiate put together with the help of the Wellington City Council and the Pacific Advisory Group members. It was held at Te Papa (The Museum of New Zealand) in the Telstra Clear room on the 4th floor. The community attending were made up from a lot of [...]
Dancing Dogs
Here are some images from a lifestyle shoot of a Dog Trainer, Marika Bell from Dancing Dogs. The brief was to photograph her with a dog and if possible show a little of what she does. Apparently Marika is an expert in animal behavior and can work miracles with dogs. She told me that she [...]
Health event with amazing Chinese performing arts groups
I photographed a health event which was for the Wellington City Council yesterday. It was a health fair for residents of community housing. This particular area had a large Chinese population. It was a real treat to be a part of the community for the day and feel the mellow vibe of the residents. I [...]
Roller Derby Triple Header
Featuring Brutal Pageant, Smash Malice and Comic Slams. This is a shot from the weekend, I picked out because it jumped out of the contact sheet. The shoot has not been processed, but I wanted to share a shot from the fun event. Richter City Roller Derby’s first ever triple header!
white clouds exhibition opening
Here are some photos published in Fishead Magazine from the Dowse Art Gallery opening night of the White Clouds exhibition opening.
Xterra Rotorua Festival 2011
This year I was lucky enough to get picked to be on the Marathon Photos team to travel to the Xterra Festival in Rotorua. It is the largest offroad multi-sport event in New Zealand, and the largest Xterra event in the world. My challenge was to get shots in the forest of runners. I brought [...]
Porirua Grand Traverse
Today, I shot photos of the Porirua Grand Traverse for Marathon Photos. I shot the starting area with the Mountain Bikers heading off the blocks. There were about 500 or so that I saw. I then had time to go get breakfast at Denny’s before heading over to the coast to cover the run. This [...]
Studio shoot for the Carter Observatory open day
I was commissioned by the Wellington City Council to do a studio shoot for a promo they are running on the upcoming open day at the Carter Observatory. The brief was to photograph a little boy looking into a telescope in front of a white wall (for cut out purposes). The photo is for an [...]
Porirua, Wellington and Greater Wellington sign environmental agreement
The signing of 3 major councils, Porirua, Wellignton and Greater Wellington- singed into being a Trust thats being set up for the future restoration of Porirua Harbour. Its actually pretty cool how the 3 have come together like they have. The main reason is that the water catchment actually extends into Wellington region making the [...]