Moments with Mauao: Mount Maunganui Photography Prints
Mount Maunganui is a place I return to often with my camera, a landscape that shifts with light, tide, and season.
Moments with Mauao began as a way to capture these fleeting changes, from the stillness of early mornings to the movement of the ocean and the quiet presence of the maunga.
This body of work is now evolving into something new.
I am currently working on a dedicated collection of Mount Maunganui prints, a more accessible way to bring these scenes into your space. A curated release is coming soon.
In the meantime, you can explore available works within my current collections:
• Liminal Tides, a collection of fine art photography prints exploring light, tide, and the in-between moments of the ocean
• Quiet Coastlines, ocean-inspired digital fine art curated to bring the feeling of the sea into your home
Mauao, photographed at dawn from sea level on the Mount Maunganui coast
Moments with Mauao was my first fine art photographic collection, which explored different perspectives of our beloved Mauao in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The collection was a visual exploration by New Zealand water photographer Lou Burton (that’s me, hi 👋) of ocean scapes and colours of our natural world, experienced through all seasons during first and last light.
I love photographing ocean scenes both in the water and from the land here in New Zealand. I’m fascinated by the colours and effects of light across the sky and on the water, especially during blue hour and golden hour.
You can usually find me on the beach or in the ocean at first light here in Mount Maunganui, no matter the season or water temperature.
A Moment with Mauao, Edition 1 of 50 (per size)
Mount Maunganui Photography Prints
Selected works from this series are now available within my fine art print collection.
Explore available prints in the shop.
Free Shipping Across New Zealand
We offer free shipping across New Zealand on all fine art prints.
For international orders, shipping is available worldwide with costs calculated based on destination.
Framing in New Zealand
All New Zealand photography prints come unframed and custom framing is recommended to match the quality of your Mount Maunganui artwork. Here are a couple of framing recommendations in Auckland, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
Artmount and Framing Matters (Auckland)
Frames NZ (Mount Maunganui/Whangamata)
Harrison’s Frames (Mount Maunganui/Tauranga)
Mount Maunganui Photography Prints FAQs
If you're considering adding Mount Maunganui photography prints to your home, here are a few commonly asked questions.
What makes Mount Maunganui photography prints unique?
Each image is captured in natural light at different times of day and across the seasons, reflecting the changing mood of Mauao and the surrounding coastline. These works are designed to bring a sense of calm and connection to nature into your space.
Are your photography prints limited edition?
Yes, fine art prints within the Liminal Tides collection are released as limited editions of 50 per size, printed on archival-quality cotton rag paper.
Do you offer digital versions of your artwork?
A collection of ocean-inspired digital art is currently in development. These high-spec digital downloads are designed for coastal homes and will be available soon.
Where can I buy Mount Maunganui photography prints?
Selected works are available within the fine art print collection, alongside ocean-inspired digital art in the Quiet Coastlines collection.
Do you ship outside of New Zealand?
Yes, international shipping is available worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated based on destination, while New Zealand orders receive free shipping on all fine art prints.
How should I frame my photography print?
Fine art prints are supplied unframed to allow you to choose a frame that suits your space. Custom framing is recommended to complement the quality of the artwork.