IMAgEN8 Nature Photographers
Talented young photographers keen to grow their skills, volunteer for workshops, and take on special projects.
Special projects
Take on special projects about national or regional parks, wetlands, nature reserves, native birds, climate change etc. Your work will be published in our magazines and books. You will need your own/parents' digital camera for these projects, ideally a digital SLR.
Intermediate and advanced workshops
Learn new techniques, try new gears, special tutors. If you don't have a camera, you can use ours during the workshop.
Volunteer
Photography planting or pest control events, help out younger kids on workshops, setup exhibitions, proof read magazine, get hours for Duke of Ed
Webinars
Learn about the art and science of photography. Subjects, composition, light. Learn from inspiring photographers and environmentalists. Advanced Lightroom techniques.
Fill out our form if you are interested in joining the IMAgEN8 Nature Photographers!
The photographers
Love for nature. Passion for photography and conservation.
These are the talented and thoughtful creative young photographers who are part of the IMAgEN8 Nature Photographers family. Their projects will be showcased in our magazine, in exhibitions and on social media.
Gabriel Austin
My name is Gabriel. I’m 13. I live with my mum and dad and have two cats: Susie and Vita, as well as a dog named Wolfy. I enjoy DJing, reading, and playing video games. Nature photography appeals to me because it immerses me in nature and encourages me to take a moment to appreciate my surroundings. I’m inspired by bold colours, intriguing shapes, and patterns. My advice to other young photographers is to be patient and value what Mother Nature provides.
Karla Tremain
I’m Karla, a 13-year-old with a love for nature and photography. I’m blessed with an amazing family and some genuine friends. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m into gaming, visual art, swimming, and embracing the outdoors. Nature photography is just fantastic. Capturing the beauty of flowers, wildlife, and landscapes fascinates me. It’s astonishing how a single photo can narrate an entire story, immersing you right into the scene.
Shafeek Allie
I’m 17 and live with my mum and stepdad. I have a tight-knit circle of friends. I’m passionate about nature and love observing it. Nature photography appeals to me because it captures fleeting, extraordinary moments in a digital form. If something catches your eye, even for a brief moment, and you think it’d make a good photo – take it. You can always delete it later.
Hillary Ho
I’m Hillary, 11 years old. One of my favourite things is nature photography. I love capturing animals and the amazing ways nature interacts with people. It helps me see the world in a different way. When I’m not taking pictures, you’ll probably find me gaming, drawing, or listening to music. I also have a younger brother named Joshua. I love travelling to new places and exploring new things!
Jesse Radford
I have always enjoyed being out in nature, looking for bugs, watching birds, walking through the bush. Photography has been a way that I am able to show others what I see, how I see the nature around me that others might miss. I have a special fondness for birds, and I love learning about our native species, and catching shots of them can be a fun challenge.
Indie Ford
Age 11
Finn Blackshah
Age 12
Sofia Mandle
My name is Sofia, and I am 16 years old. My hobbies other than photography include horse riding, reading, and walking. My love for walking and being outdoors ties in with my passion for photography, as one of the reasons I think photography is so great is because it encourages me to pay more attention to the beauty around me and allows me to capture it in my own unique way.
Samuel Zhou
My name is Samuel, I’m 10 years old. I enjoy taking pictures of nature and wildlife because it helps me connect myself to the world around me.
Em McDougall
Kia ora, my name is Em and I am a student at Ngā Puna o Waiōrea. I love nature and wildlife, and taking photos allows me to be outdoors, looking for animals and landscapes to shoot.
Ella Crosswell
I'm Ella and I'm a new photographer. I enjoy photographing life and the world around us, and I especially like photographing the little things that people ignore or gloss over.