Meet Us
We are two great mates who met while out shooting under the incredible New Zealand night sky. The rest is history!
We soon discovered our lives transcended photography into other hobbies and interests and thus a great friendship soon formed.
Out of our mutual excitement and passion for photography, combined with an unstoppable quest to capture nature’s magic, NZ Photo Trips was forged. We decided that we couldn’t keep this knowledge to ourselves, but that we must share this passion for photography so that you may also experience what we have already known for years.
Whether it’s exploring wild coastlines, hiking up jagged mountain peaks, or even 4-wheel off-road driving up the remotest valleys of New Zealand, we want to bring all our experience and skill of shooting in the outdoors to you. For us, the adventure to ‘get the shot’, is just as exciting as capturing the final image itself. We want to share that experience with you, not only to help you fulfil your creative vision and level up your photography, but to create some incredible moments that will lead to some epic memories.
With over 20 years of shooting experience between us, we are respected experts in the astro and landscape photography world and are recognised, both locally and internationally as leaders in our field.
In the search to capture the most incredible images, we have dedicated our lives to adventuring and exploring epic locations, both here in New Zealand and around the world. Our combined portfolios showcase some of the most iconic astro and landscape photography images seen anywhere. We take great pride in producing the highest quality images possible and are known for our world class imagery.
So whether you are a seasoned photographer wanting to know more advanced techniques, or just beginning your journey and want to learn the basics, we are ready to share all of our best-kept secrets with you, the secrets that have helped us create the images we are so proud of.
Come join us on an incredible adventure as we visit some amazing locations, both iconic and off the beaten track, as we help you capture images you only dreamed of.
What are you waiting for?
Larryn Rae
Pro Photographer and Workshop Leader
Larryn is a multi-award winning landscape and astrophotographer based in Wanaka, New Zealand.
His passion for adventure and photography is unrivaled and has seen him go to great lengths to capture truly unique and stunning images both here in New Zealand and around the world.
He prides himself on his ability to cover many different styles and genres, which have recently been aimed at landscape, astro, and drone photography - all of which are suited to his love for travel, adventure, and exploration.
The last few years have seen him pushing the limits of gear and endurance, particularly in alpine environments, and have seen him capture some truly unique images. Some of these images have gone on to win competitions and gained awards both locally and internationally and have been featured in respected publications such as National Geographic and BBC Earth.
Paul Wilson
Pro Photographer and Workshop Leader
Paul Wilson is an accomplished landscape and astrophotographer based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
He is known for creating bright, vibrant nightscapes and innovative multi-row high-resolution panoramas.
He is constantly seeking new ways to push creative boundaries and produce fresh, unique work. Paul has received numerous awards and accolades for his stunning images.
Paul is also a professional wedding photographer. When he's not behind the lens, he enjoys exploring New Zealand's alpine mountain ranges and backcountry huts on hiking adventures.
To capture his breathtaking images, Paul relies on cutting-edge equipment, which he uses under some of the clearest and darkest skies in the world.
