Want to start surf photography without breaking your camera on day one? These 10 beginner tips cover everything from choosing the right housing to mastering shutter speed, so you can safely capture the ocean’s beauty from the very start.

What is the cost involved in getting started with water photography? What should I look for in a camera? What is your must-have lens? I answer all these questions and more, from you, for you. Let’s go!

One sunrise at the beach taught me there’s more to moon photography than sharp craters. These 10 ideas will change how you see the night sky.

A celebration of New Zealand through light, tide, and landscape. This evolving body of work captures the quiet constants of nature, with fine art prints available and a new digital collection on the horizon.

I wasn’t kidding when I said my 2024 Vitamin Sea calendars are BANG for your $35 BUCKS!

If you bought a 2023 calendar from me last year, you’ll likely have it displayed in your home or work space right now. This blog post is designed for you to think beyond the recycling bin…

Introducing Vitamin Sea, a 2025 calendar by Mount Maunganui photographer Lou Lou B Photo. Featuring 12 beautiful ocean photography portraits, it’s the perfect calendar for surfers and beach lovers everywhere.

I flew to Sydney for the Fujifilm X-T50 global launch and walked into a room full of photographers I’ve admired for years. From golden hour on Pyrmont Bridge to the big reveal at Sydney Zoo, the trip low-key changed how I see my work and where it might take me next. Here’s an inside look at the global launch!

I shot Fujifilm’s X-T50 global campaign in complete secrecy, from sunrise surf sessions to road trips across the coast. In this post, I share my first impressions of the camera, behind-the-scenes stories, and why the X-T50 is built for both adventure and creativity.

2023, what a year! I held my first solo exhibition, saw one of my photos featured as the artwork on a beer can, took a trip to the UK to see my entire family for the first time since covid (and becoming a Mama), got a promotion at my day job (SwipedOn) to Brand & Content Manager, joined a panel talk with Betty Zine, had some of my photos featured in Our Place Magazine, created a brand new version of my Vitamin Sea calendar for 2024, and stepped out of my comfort zone and onto the other side of the lens with my very talented friend Grace. And to top it all off, I read one book. Yep, just the one.

Just 30 minutes from Tauranga, Watercliff Stay is an eco-retreat on the Omanawa River. Cosy cabins, outdoor baths, waterfalls, and glow worms make it the perfect weekend escape.

A female surfer on a beer can? Cheers to that!

I am so pumped to be able to share this photography collaboration with Deep Creek Brewing Co. in New Zealand, which we’ve had to keep quiet for a very long time…

In my first solo exhibition, I am showcasing a body of work influenced by my motherhood journey. In a series of photographic works ranging from abstract natural world to emotive portraiture, Soulskin; the return to the wild self explores femininity, spirituality and motherhood.

A friend, fellow artist and talented documentary film maker encouraged me to share my story on camera. Featuring a mixture of Louis’ beautiful camera work, interview skills and ability to story tell with…

Over the past year, I’ve been working on a project called Soulskin; the return to the wild self.

While battling post natal depression, after the birth of my first child in August 2021, I lost my energy to create…

TLDR: Banging photo. Not the reality for most. You got this. Respect to the Mamas still doing all the things.

In October 2022, I joined up with Fujifilm New Zealand to offer a photography workshop in Papamoa, New Zealand. In this blog post, I’ll give you the TLDR from the event, outline the ideation and production processes and showcase some of my favourite stills from the event.

HUGE thank you to everyone who rocked up for the Fujifilm X-Series NZ touch and try photography event with me and Bingham in Mount Maunganui. It was such a rad time! In this post I’ll share the TLDR of what went down, with a few top tips. Enjoy!

Four days deep into winter and Lisa’s surfing in her knitwear…

In its third year, The West End Wiggle came in hot for a winter wiggle. Despite the chilly waters, booties were donned, and some of New Zealand’s finest loggers rocked up to take on whatever would roll in from the Pacific Ocean on the chosen day. And roll in it did!

I have never cried when photographing someone, but I was moved to tears in this shoot with Moa. You’d think it would be the hormonal Mama-to-be getting emotional, but nope, it was me…