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Hi I’m Kevin Prince
"I love being in nature pursuing the challenge and fun of capturing magical images and sharing them. My aim is to capture beautiful Landscape and Night Sky images from New Zealand and International locations – and then by sharing these images encourage others to get out amongst this wonderful landscape and to take a peek at the incredible skies above. I was brought up working on arable and hill country farms in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region. This upbringing; together with pursuing surfing, hiking and skiing; developed my love of nature and the outdoors - and all of these activities contributed to my passion for creating stunning photographic images of these environments. My work is centered on the awe inspiring feeling that stunning nature scenes evoke. And I thoroughly enjoy the ongoing pursuit to capture magical light in the stillness of nature, and in the fleeting moments of time." Kevin Prince New Zealand Photographer. I’ve been taking photographs all my life.
A childhood gift of a new Kodak Instamatic camera, from my hard-working parents, launched me into the field of photography and I became excited about capturing images on film. I have built my photographic skills over many decades and am eternally grateful that the excitement and passion has persisted. This passion has become a full-time pursuit that consumes many hours focused on producing magical, high quality, landscape and night sky images. It's a wonderful thing as it means I am seeking out photographic subjects in the most beautiful nature locations; for the sheer joy of being in nature, for the photographic pursuit, and for the pleasure of sharing these experiences and images with others. My intention is to capture amazing New Zealand images from across the country, to share them with those that follow me, and to make them available for purchase. |
Learning this craft and honing photography skills is an ongoing process that never ends due to the constant changes in technology and equipment, which means that a love of learning is part of the package. My background photography skills, while self taught, were greatly added to by completing a Photography Major at Palmerston North Teachers College where I spent many hours developing both colour and black & white images in the College photographic lab. And they have also been enhanced by a number of professional online and in person photography mentoring courses.
My love of nature and the outdoors means all my images are from real places that often take some effort to reach. However, with some planning and determination, they are all places that my website visitors can travel to themselves.
My love of nature and the outdoors means all my images are from real places that often take some effort to reach. However, with some planning and determination, they are all places that my website visitors can travel to themselves.
Camera Gear
- Sony A7CR
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens
- Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens (Night Sky)
- Sony E-Mount 2x Teleconverter lens
- KASE Armour Filter kit (CPL, ND64-6-stop, 0.9 soft grad.)
- Peak Design Carbon Fiber Pro Tripod
- Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
- Lowepro Flipside 400 AWIII Camera backpack
Some Info About Me
- Beach time is fun time, and I always look forward to the summer at Mount Maunganui Beach with family and friends.
- I love coffee outings with my very tolerant wife and daughters (of whom there are three - all grown up and out in the big wide world)
- It's great fun chasing my two grandsons about, both of whom live in Australia.
- I have had three varied careers - as a permanent fire-fighter, a primary teacher and an executive in the NZ Pharmaceutical Industry.
- My career background was based on professional qualifications of Grad. of the Institute of Fire Engineers (UK), an arts degree in Social Science, two post grad. diplomas: one in Education, the other in Training and Development, and a Dip. Tchg. (Photography Major)
- I started to learn to play the saxophone but my fingers seized up so I concentrated on photography!
- I love the excitement of travel: Santorini, Greece and the Isle of Skye are two of my favourite memories!
- However, blissing out in front of TV and watching a good movie at home is hard to beat!
Awards
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2026 New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year
Finalist - Astrophotography Category |
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2026 Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers
Landscape Category, Finalist |
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2026 The Landscape Awards, Seascape Highly Commended
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2026 Fine Art Photography Awards, London: Landscape Category, Finalist-Nominee
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2025 NZAPA Photography Awards Highly Commended
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2025 NZAPA Photography Awards Highly Commended
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2025 'Love your Local' Property Brokers Annual Awards Finalist
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2024 'Love your Local' Property Brokers Annual Awards Finalist and calendar selection
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2024 'Love your Local' Property Brokers Annual Awards Runner-up and calendar selection
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Review
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Customer Feedback
Ruakahu Lodge and Skylark Cabin - Photography Contract.
"Kevin's work is outstanding. The brief we gave him was tricky to complete in the unpredictable weather, but the results were exceptional none the less. He is highly organised and productive, proactive at communicating and made the experience a pleasure for us as clients.
Thank you Kevin for your talented work at Ruakahu Lodge and Skylark Cabin."
Liz - Manager & Owner, Ruakahu Lodge & Skylark Cabin.
"Kevin's work is outstanding. The brief we gave him was tricky to complete in the unpredictable weather, but the results were exceptional none the less. He is highly organised and productive, proactive at communicating and made the experience a pleasure for us as clients.
Thank you Kevin for your talented work at Ruakahu Lodge and Skylark Cabin."
Liz - Manager & Owner, Ruakahu Lodge & Skylark Cabin.
Grasmere Lodge - Photography Contract.
"Kevin's photos are quite simply stunning....world class! Breathtaking images that beautifully capture the essence of the Canterbury high country and what it has to offer."
Tanya - Manager, Grasmere Lodge.
"Kevin's photos are quite simply stunning....world class! Breathtaking images that beautifully capture the essence of the Canterbury high country and what it has to offer."
Tanya - Manager, Grasmere Lodge.
Cape Campbell Lighthouse - Photography Contract.
"We had the talented Kevin Prince out to our farm “Cape Campbell” and he absolutely blew us away with his photography of the lighthouse and surrounding areas. Thank you again Kevin!"
Libby - Manager, Experience Cape Campbell.
"We had the talented Kevin Prince out to our farm “Cape Campbell” and he absolutely blew us away with his photography of the lighthouse and surrounding areas. Thank you again Kevin!"
Libby - Manager, Experience Cape Campbell.
"Thank you for the fast delivery of my canvas print and the communication you provided as part of the ordering process.
I just love the colours in the 'Sinking Suns Reflection' image of the three sisters sea stacks and they're now hanging proudly on my wall. The print quality is also fantastic! I will be recommending you to all my family & friends. Thank you!"
Susan - Tauranga
I just love the colours in the 'Sinking Suns Reflection' image of the three sisters sea stacks and they're now hanging proudly on my wall. The print quality is also fantastic! I will be recommending you to all my family & friends. Thank you!"
Susan - Tauranga
"Kevins breathtaking photos made it difficult to choose a favourite, but we eventually decided on ‘SILENT PEACE Lake Alexandrina due to its beautiful colours and peaceful setting. Kevin was really helpful with choosing the size that would best suit our space.
The process of ordering, printing and postage was seamless, it was reassuring that the photo arrived well packaged and was a signature required tracked service. Once opened we were amazed at the quality of the printing and colours. Thank you Kevin for your beautiful work."
Janet and Martin - Auckland.
The process of ordering, printing and postage was seamless, it was reassuring that the photo arrived well packaged and was a signature required tracked service. Once opened we were amazed at the quality of the printing and colours. Thank you Kevin for your beautiful work."
Janet and Martin - Auckland.
