NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
Small-group South Island photography adventures led by professional landscape photographer Steve Cooke
PHOTOGRAPH NEW ZEALAND DIFFERENTLY
Experience New Zealand's spectacular South Island through the eyes
of a landscape photographer.
From Aoraki / Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo to Wānaka, Glenorchy, Queenstown and Milford Sound, our small-group tours are designed
around light, conditions and photographic opportunity — not a rigid sightseeing schedule.
With personal guidance and plenty of time to create, you'll develop
your photography while experiencing some of New Zealand's most extraordinary landscapes.
Small Groups (4) • Personal Guidance • Iconic & Hidden Locations
Prices shown in Australian Dollars
New Zealand's Iconic South Island Awaits You
South Island Photography Tours
Journey through mountains, lakes and ever-changing light as we photograph some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes — from Aoraki / Mt Cook to Queenstown, Wānaka, Glenorchy and Milford Sound
New Zealand
Aoraki Mt Cook
Photography Skills You'll Learn, Use or Perfect
Mastering Composition
Learn to recognise stronger compositions in the landscape and use foreground, perspective and visual balance to create images with greater impact.
Capturing Perfect Lighting
Learn to read changing natural light and adapt your camera settings and composition as conditions evolve.
Maximising Depth of Field
Learn when and how to use depth of field, focus stacking and other techniques to achieve sharp, detailed landscape images.
Get to Know Your Tour Guide
Meet Steve Cooke
Steve Cooke
Steve Cooke is an award-winning landscape photographer who has been photographing New Zealand's South Island for 11 years.
He studied with the Photography Institute of Australia and became an Accredited Professional Photographer after his work was peer reviewed by judges from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).
Steve's approach to photography tours is simple — small groups, personal guidance and enough time to work with changing light and conditions rather than rushing from one location to the next.
Having photographed extensively throughout the South Island, Steve shares not only photographic techniques, but the locations, planning and practical experience that go into creating memorable landscape images.
Tour Packages and Dates
Photography level: Easy
Fitness Level: Easy
Emerging Photographers
New to photography? Discover the essentials in breathtaking locations with full guidance from Steven.
→ Explore the Emerging Photographer Tour
Photography level: Intermediate
Fitness Level: Easy
Confident
Photographer
Build on your skills with practical instruction across diverse landscapes. Perfect for developing your creative eye.
→ Explore the Confident Photograper Tour
Photography level: Advanced
Fitness Level: Challenging
Explorer Photography Retreat
Tackle high-altitude locations and push your technical abilities on this unique photographic adventure.
→ View the Pro Photographer Tour
Why travel with PhotoToursNZ?
With a maximum of four guests, our tours are built around photographers — not sightseeing timetables. We work with changing weather, light and conditions, allowing time to compose, experiment and wait for the right moment.
Whether you're learning the fundamentals or refining advanced techniques, you'll receive personal guidance while photographing some of the South Island's most extraordinary landscapes.
Maximum 4 Guests • Photographer-Led • Flexible Itineraries • Personal Tuition
New Zealand Through My Lens
Ready to Photograph New Zealand?
Join a small group of just four photographers for an unforgettable journey through New Zealand's South Island.
Photograph extraordinary landscapes, chase changing light and develop your skills with personal guidance from professional landscape photographer Steve Cooke.
From mountains and glaciers to forests, lakes and night skies, this is a photography journey designed around one thing — giving you the time, locations and guidance to create photographs you'll be proud to take home.