A curated collection of external resources that I reference regularly or recommend to readers. All links are to New Zealand services or internationally respected resources.
Camera and Gear (NZ Retailers)
- Photo Gear NZ -- New and used cameras, lenses, and accessories. Good range of mirrorless bodies.
- Camera House -- Nationwide chain with physical stores for hands-on testing.
- Photo Warehouse -- Competitive pricing on popular camera brands available in NZ.
Printing and Albums
- Queensberry -- NZ-based album company. Beautiful handmade albums, popular with professional photographers.
- Photobooks NZ -- Affordable photo books for families who want something tangible.
Safety and Professional Standards
- NZIPP (NZ Institute of Professional Photography) -- Professional body for NZ photographers. Resources on best practice and accreditation.
- Plunket -- NZ child health and development information. Essential reading for anyone working with newborns.
- Ministry of Health NZ -- Official health guidance including safe sleep and infant care.
Learning and Inspiration
- Cambridge in Colour -- Excellent free photography tutorials covering technical fundamentals.
- Strobist -- The original lighting education blog. Dated interface, timeless content.
- Nikon School NZ -- In-person workshops around New Zealand for various skill levels.
Free Editing Tools
- Snapseed -- Free mobile editing app. Surprisingly capable for phone photography.
- RawTherapee -- Free, open-source RAW photo editor for desktop. Good alternative to Lightroom.
- darktable -- Another free RAW editor with a photography workflow focus.
Know of a resource that should be on this list? Let me know.