We go through life wanting to capture life’s big events. If we get married we use a professional photographer and create a wedding album. For everything else we take photos and store them in the electronic ether-land. The memory and excitement of these experience never realised. For me a photo doesn't come to life until it is printed. A book gives us that tangible personal experience we cherish.
Creating books of memorable experiences is my passion, and having the opportunity to create one for you is my hope. From a simple soft cover to a beautifully bound linen book stored in a satin case. The size and style is determined by your need. Maybe hand stitched leather, or funky hard cover with a metal print insert. With my experience I can provide something to suit your taste, that treasured bespoke book that will be your keepsake for a lifetime. Here is an example from a project on Auckland's Queen street. Click on each image to see the book. If you are using a smartphone or tablet it is recommended that you use the Issuu app to open them. It is free and available on both android and ios. It enhances the reading experience.
Personal Book Tours
Arriving in the South Island its easy to be overwhelmed by her dramatic beauty. From sweeping mountain vistas to turquoise blue lakes. Historic stone buildings and the untouched forests of Middle Earth. These are just some of the places you can visit, and with so many choices its hard to know where to start. Often this is a once in a lifetime trip, and capturing it with photos becomes a must. Getting the photos, knowing where is best to visit, and lacking local knowledge can all lead to a frustrating time, and with photos without context, let alone you being in them. Take the worry out, and allow yourself to embrace the experience. Let me do the rest. 
Family Books
I have created books around sporting events, birthdays, and family get togethers. Do you have young children, why don't you get a book where the story and pictures reflect their lives. Their photos become characters, maybe black and white stencil, or watercolor paintings. Add their personal tale and you have a unique treasure. Anything is possible, and with a collaborative approach an amazing keepsake is created. One they will pass on to their children.Conference Books
Organising a large conference and ensuring everything runs smoothly is a hard job. You want to maximise their experience and are always looking out for that little extra. Cameras capture experience, doing a Bungy jump gives you a CD with photos and video. But imagine a bespoke book created for your clients, a keepsake they will treasure for a lifetime. From soft cover to leather and linen, these books can be created in a unique style that suits their business. A client who promotes traditional values might like an antique black and white style. The contemporary global business a funky vibrant sketch look. Using printed media allows me to provide a far more personalised result, that point of difference you are looking for. 
Photo Expeditions
Are you a photographer who wants to get off the beaten track and have more space and time to be creative. Regardless of what you use, DLSR, or an Iphone, or something in between, I cater for all skill levels. Photography has three core principles - Composition, Focus, and Light. Improve your skills, have fun, and learn some new tricks.With my local knowledge I can take you to the best places to photograph. Sometimes off the beaten track, and not always your usual tourist spots. I tailor a personalised trip to suit what you like to photograph. An old church, windswept beach, and strange rock formations, no problem. All this with guidance around composition, technical camera knowledge, and even post processing techniques complete the picture of your South Island experience.
The Art of Printmaking
Marvellous metal and the wisdom of wood. These are the preferred mediums that Matthew likes to work with. The art of printmaking is a tradition that Matthew wants to keep alive, enjoying the versatility and permanence that printing gives. In a world where art is replaced, regurgitated, and repeated it's nice to know the old ways are still practised. Not only does Matthew create his own works of Art, but he can make your personal photos into a work of art as well. Give him a call to discuss your project.Matthew regularly exhibits in Auckland and Queenstown. Please contact him if you would like details of his next exhibition.