Award winning filmmaker and one of New Zealand’s leading lifestyle photographers.

From his Nelson base Daniel covers New Zealand and the Asia Pacific regions for a diverse range of clients shooting both video and stills campaigns.

“Congratulations Daniel. You've completely nailed it. Awesome lighting, colour range, angles - we're very impressed.

— Andy Scarth - Saatchi & Saatchi

A garden with blooming pink and red flowers, lush green plants, and trees in the background under a sunny sky.
A smiling woman and a man enjoying a picnic among blossoming apple trees with a red picnic basket and a box of apples.
Morning sunlight filters through trees onto a garden lawn where a man is drinking coffee and a small pig is walking nearby in front of a white house with large windows and purple flowers.
A person arranging green and red apples in a white bowl on yellow and white background. Nearby, a white tray holds sliced apples, two cups of tea, a teapot, a white flowering plant, and green leafy stems. A beige cloth with black text partially cover
Ceramic tableware, including bowls, plates, and cups, arranged on a marble table with a decorative vase containing dried plants. Natural light highlights the textured ceramics.
Close-up of a modern bathroom vanity with black textured tiles, a round mirror, a black basin sink, a soap dispenser, and a candle on a white marble countertop with black veining.
Modern kitchen with a white island, four white bar stools, and large glass sliding doors showing a blue sky and distant hills.
A blue triangular garden sculpture surrounded by colorful flowers in a garden.
View from a modern patio room overlooking a large body of water with clouds in the sky, decorated with outdoor furniture and bookshelves inside.
Female helicopter rescuer in red uniform standing in front of helicopter cockpit, holding rescue equipment and helmet, inside a maintenance hangar.
A man and woman standing indoors in front of large wooden crates, with the man holding a shovel and the woman holding a tray of potato chips, both smiling at the camera.
A man standing on a rocky shoreline with the ocean and mountains in the background under cloudy skies.
Woman harvesting apples in an orchard, holding a basket filled with apples, and reaching for more apples on the tree.
A woman in a pink dress sits on a blanket in an orchard, holding a flower. There are apples and a pink box with a cherry logo and the text 'Cherish' nearby, and a picnic setup with bottles and other food items.
Arrangement of yellow and green objects on a yellow background including a green apple, a yellow watch, a striped yellow and black tape, colorful beaded necklace, pink cup, yellow sponge, lemon, and apple halves.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub, gray tiled walls and floor, a wooden vanity with a white sink, and a towel rack on the left side.
Table set for a meal with wine, cheese, bread, and olives on a wooden table with green and beige plates, cloth napkins, and decorative greenery.
A woman sitting on a patio chair reading a magazine, wearing a red dress and a sun hat, with a modern house and a landscaped garden in the background.
Modern living room with black lounge chairs, a wooden side table, and a white area rug, with a kitchen in the background featuring white cabinetry and a black hanging pendant light.
Three women enjoy conversation around a fire pit on a patio at dusk, with a hot tub in the background, decorated with string lights and plants.
An ornate stone garden urn with floral carvings, surrounded by colorful flowers in bloom, set against a background of green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A sandy path surrounded by lush foliage and trees, with a green wooden bench on the left side, sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a peaceful garden scene.
An elderly woman and man smiling in a lush green garden, surrounded by trees and plants.
A woman holding a guitar sitting on a sofa next to a man, both looking towards a screen, in a cozy room with bookshelves, musical instruments, plants, and warm lighting.
A corner of an elegantly decorated room featuring an ornate mirror with gold carvings, a marble-topped wooden dresser, a classical chair with a carved wooden back and upholstered seat, a window with white shutters and striped curtains, and wallpaper
Sunlit wildflowers in a field with green grass and plants, including purple and pink flowers, during golden hour.
Three women enjoying a hot tub outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and blue sky in the background. One woman is standing, holding a drink, and two women are sitting and laughing in the hot tub.
A woman with short platinum blonde hair and dark makeup stands in front of a black background, with two red-gloved hands and hoods emerging from the darkness behind her.
People enjoying a backyard gathering with a hot tub, two women sitting with glasses of red wine, and two men standing with drinks near the hot tub under a large blue umbrella. The setting is lush with green plants and a house with large windows in th
A bookshelf with several books and potted plants surrounding it.
A woman in traditional Japanese clothing lighting a candle at a wooden table surrounded by candles and stones, with a framed painting of a mountain and water on the wall behind her.
Outdoor patio with dining table, chairs, candles, and large umbrella overlooking a lake at sunset
Nighttime scene of a forested hillside with the moon visible in the dark sky.
Modern kitchen with marble island, black stools, and decorative vases, lit by a black pendant lamp
A small brown wooden house with a porch, surrounded by green grass and tall trees, set under a bright blue sky with wispy white clouds.
Young girl smiling and reaching out her hand to a brown horse on a farm, with wooden fence and green trees in the background.
Outdoor patio with two modern chairs, a large white spherical lamp, and a small gray side table with a teacup, set amidst lush green plants and trees.
Tall tree with multiple branches in front of dense green foliage.
Living room with large glass windows overlooking a scenic landscape with lake, hills, and lush greenery, featuring a beige sofa, black armchairs, a round coffee table, and an outdoor patio with dining table and chairs.
Wooden kitchen island with two black woven bar stools, a potted green plant on the counter, beige curtains to the right, and a wall clock above.
Bright living room with large bay window, floral arrangement on a wooden table, white sofa with dark pillows, glass chandelier, and a dining table with chairs.
A man and woman smiling and looking at a tablet in an office.
A man wearing a black polo shirt and gloves is shaking hands with a worker in a bright yellow safety shirt and camo cap, outside a building with a sign that reads 'FREEM ROOFING'.
Person pouring coffee into a yellow cup on a turquoise wooden table, with two more yellow cups and a plate of croissants nearby.
A cozy bedroom with a white bed frame and yellow bedding. There are various pillows, including a black and white striped pillow and a white stuffed llama. A small white bedside table with a wooden leg features a TV remote and a small decorative item.
A woman with long, curly blonde hair wearing a white wrap top with a tied detail in the front and black pants, standing against a pink background.
Cozy living room with white couch and pillows, wooden chair, small table with a large floral arrangement, and a wooden door with glass panes, bright sunlight streaming in through windows.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with large windows, beige sofa with throw pillows, wooden dining table with chairs, and modern lighting fixtures.
Two women wearing Scottish tartan hats and blankets sitting on a bench by a lake with mountains in the background.
A wooden interior wall with a hanging ski, two potted plants, an axe, and firewood stacked nearby.
A modern bedroom with dark gray walls, a skylight, a hanging lamp, and a small window. There is a bathtub with a wooden tray, an upholstered armchair with a floral pattern, a mirror on the wall, a black console table with a flower vase, a wooden chai
Assorted apples on a white surface and a wooden cutting board, some inside a mesh bag, with colorful stickers.
Kitchen window with view of lush green garden, with potted herbs and plants on the black marble countertop and a stove, in a modern kitchen design.
Two sheep grazing on a grassy field with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A smiling middle-aged couple standing on the porch of their house with a dog sitting on the ground in front of them. The man has long gray hair and a beard, wearing a light blue shirt and coral shorts. The woman has shoulder-length blonde hair, weari
A group of five men, two in black jackets and three in orange safety vests, inside a greenhouse looking at a small plant being held by one of the men in orange gear.
Cozy living room with a view of a kitchen and outdoor landscape, featuring a beige sofa with green pillows, a striped armchair with a green pillow, a wooden coffee table with a flower arrangement, and a kitchen counter with two stools, potted plants,
A hand wearing a glove holds dark soil, with green leafy plants in the background.
Living room with a beige sofa holding colorful pillows and a dog, large window with greenery outside, wooden coffee table with a vase of white flowers, dark floor, and various furniture and decor items.
A white window with two shelves holding decorative items, including vases, figurines, and small objects, with green trees visible outside.
Garden shed with gardening tools, potted plants, and a small oven, surrounded by lush green plants and a backyard with a lawn.
A lush garden pathway bordered by white flowering bushes with a pink flowering tree overhead and a white bench in the distance, under a clear blue sky.
A dirt path through a vineyard at dusk, with a tractor on the left and a golf cart on the right, surrounded by grapevines and tall power lines under a cloudy sky.
Hands holding freshly harvested green hop cones.
Modern home with wooden exterior, glass doors leading to a patio, outdoor furniture, a dog lying on a red mat, and trees surrounding the house.
A white plate with a gourmet fish dish garnished with vegetables and herbs on a dark surface.
An elderly woman with white hair, glasses, and a black top, wearing a beige apron, stands in a garden holding a basket of orange and yellow flowers, smiling happily.
A white fish fillet garnished with sesame seeds, served atop a bed of mixed vegetables with mushrooms, greens, and red bell peppers, in a light sauce.
A woman with long brown hair smiling and handing a card to another woman in a red jacket inside a bright, modern home.
Display shelf with decorative bowls in various sizes, shapes, and colors, set against a dark wood background, with a painting of trees on the right wall.
An outdoor restaurant patio during evening with string lights, hanging plants, and a view of the street and mountains in the distance. There are wicker chairs with colorful cushions and tables set for dining.
People enjoying a backyard gathering with some in a hot tub and some sitting with glasses of wine.
Aerial view of a bay with green forested mountains surrounding it and a salmon farm with rectangular net pens in the water. Logo in bottom left corner reads 'New Zealand King Salmon'.
Snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky with green rolling hills in the foreground.
A bowl of three scoops of vanilla ice cream garnished with fresh mint leaves, surrounded by chocolate shavings and additional mint leaves, on a black textured surface with a dark cloth underneath, and a silver spoon beside the bowl.