End of the roll

Anyone out here who follows me should know that I’m doing The 100 Days Project. It’s day 38 and I need some different stimulation other than photography. I’m getting tired of looking at life thru a rectangle. Now I know I’ve said this before, but… these 100 days projects turn into a machine. A machine that […]

People’s Climate March Dunedin

David Ellison at the People’s Climate March here in Dunedin, New Zealand. #climatemarch # worthsaving #peoplesclimatemarch See more images here.    

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David Ellison’s speech at the TPPAWalkAway Dunedin

TPPA No Way

Vogel Street Party 2014

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Solidarity for Taiwan

I am moved and inspired by The Students of Taiwan. The world is watching! Hopefully this action in Taiwan will spark a flame in the hearts and minds of people all over the world. Encouraging them to take action against undemocratic governments. These recent events are really testing the flow of information and the free […]

TPPA?

The New Zealand government is negotiating an international agreement that could have a huge effect on the lives of ordinary kiwis. It’s called the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), and it involves eleven Asian and Pacific-rim countries, including the United States. If it goes ahead, we risk damage to our innovative economy, our pristine environment, our […]

Buy film not mega pixels

This images sums up why I shoot film. The fact that I can get a really good rangefinder and glass for $60NZD. I started shooting with the Yashica Electro35 GTN around Xmas 2013 and I’m always amazed with the results. It’s a little big to carry as an everyday camera but well worth shooting at […]

Buddhist monk attacked

My thoughts are with Master Thich Phuoc An. (Pictured here in Dunedin attending the Dalai Lama visit). After his brutal attack in south Auckland on Friday night. The Buddhist master hasn’t been back to his temple since he was savagely attacked by three men who left him handcuffed with severe bleeding, bruising and a broken arm. […]

Dunedin Streets

Orwellian Future for NZ?

Thousands have marched in New Zealand wide rallies against the GCSB spying bill with marches taking place in 11 cities. I was in Dunedin. The controversial Government Communications Security Bureau Amendment Bill and other related changes will expand the legal power of the GCSB to spy upon New Zealanders.

Dalai Lama Dunedin Visit.

Power to the People

Highlanders vs Brumbies

The Highlanders where thumped 19-30 by the Brumbies in Dunedin tonight. The Highlanders get a try just before halftime when Hosea Gear brilliantly surged through three defenders. The try was not allowed, he apparently – according to the TMO anyway – bounced it.  

Finding god.

A waterfall in the Otira Gorge, Petrus van der Velden, 1891. I remember meeting this painting as a young boy at the Dunedin Art Gallery in the late 70’s and falling in love with the scale, texture, depth and gold frame.

Go Home Shell Oil

A public demonstration in the Octagon spotlighting an invitation-only ”no media, meeting.” in Dunedin, New Zealand.

On the street

Street photography from around Dunedin.

Graduation Photography

From the streets

Portraits from the Dunedin streets.

About Me

New Zealand based Documentary Photographer I have the mindset, principles and attitudes of an artist/craftsman. Working with my head, hands and heart.

“Photography shouldn’t just be used as a sublime art or as a hobby. It carries a great social responsibility… to be used for change”

– Michael McQueen | Photographer

Midwinter Carnival Dunedin 2012

No asset sales march Dunedin 16/06/2012

National identity in New Zealand.

The Promised Land, Aramoana, Otago, New Zealand. Inventing New Zealand – Everyday myths of Pakeha identity. Pakeha, Ethnicity or not ?