New Zealand Photography Licensing
A curated collection of licensable photography captured across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Browse an authentic image archive of New Zealand landscapes, coastlines, ocean, mountains and outdoor life captured by photographer Lou Burton. License individual images or collections directly for websites, editorial, tourism, advertising and commercial projects.
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About this New Zealand photography collection
A curated archive of New Zealand photography, capturing the landscapes, coastlines and wild places of Aotearoa.
This collection contains licensable photography captured across New Zealand, from the volcanic landscapes of Tama Lakes and Mount Taranaki to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, and the coastlines of Piha, Raglan, Cape Reinga and Mount Maunganui. The image archive spans mountains, beaches, ocean, surf, and native landscapes with imagery available for use across tourism, editorial, publishing, brand campaigns and commercial projects.
Images from the archive are available for international licensing, either individually or as curated collections.
Have something specific in mind? Get in touch with Lou or brief a commission.
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Browse more licensable ocean, coastal and landscape photography from Lou Lou B Photo.
New Zealand photography licensing prices
Straightforward licensing for businesses, brands and publishers, with custom pricing for broader usage.
| Licence | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard business licence | Website, organic social media, email marketing and standard business marketing use. | NZD $300 / image |
| 5-image collection | Five images licensed under the same Standard Business Licence. | NZD $1,000 |
| Editorial / publishing | Magazines, books, editorial websites and other publishing uses. | Enquire |
| Paid advertising / campaigns | Paid social, digital advertising, campaign creative and broader commercial promotion. | Custom quote |
| Interiors / hospitality | Hotels, offices, retail, hospitality spaces and high-volume physical reproduction. | Custom quote |
Licensing fees may vary depending on placement, audience size, duration, territory, reproduction volume and exclusivity.
Request licensing for an image →Types of Licensing
Whether you need a single hero image or an extended visual series, licensing is flexible depending on your project scope.
Business & Commercial Licensing
For websites, social media, email marketing, branded content and broader commercial campaigns.
Editorial Licensing
For magazines, books, online publications, and media storytelling.
Tourism & Destination Licensing
For tourism campaigns and regional storytelling using authentic photography of New Zealand.
Hospitality & Interior Licensing
Photography licensing for hotels, accommodation providers, wellness spaces, offices and other interior environments.
How Licensing Works
Licensing is tailored to each project and available worldwide.
Simply send through the image reference (or a screenshot), where the image will appear, and the duration and territory of use. I’ll prepare a quote aligned with your project requirements.
If you’re still exploring options, I’m always happy to suggest imagery from the wider archive that may suit your brief.
Request ocean photography licensing information
Looking for something specific?
The archive is continually expanding. If you're searching for a particular coastline, mood, or format, I’m happy to suggest suitable images.