35mm Photo Essay: Wild Weather and Epic Terrain in New Zealand

Embarking on an adventure through Te Waipounamu, New Zealand’s South Island, was a dream for me. Family ties had brought me to this place before, but it was a recent opportunity to travel here while working on a TV show that truly opened my eyes to the wild scenes that New Zealand has to offer. And, as someone with a passion for shooting 35mm film, I had always wanted to capture the place in my own way.

My journey began in the Canterbury and Central Otago regions, where I spent time exploring and photographing the picturesque lakes Pukaki, Ruataniwha, and Benmore. These serene bodies of water mirrored the surrounding landscape, reflecting colorful trees with the last remnants of autumn leaves. In the distance, the Southern Alps stood as a prelude to what awaited us.

Source: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/new-zealand-te-waipounamu-road-trip-35mm-photos