WANAKA Photography + Videography

Hi! My name is Sampford - Sam for short.

I’m a Wanaka-based photographer and videographer with a bit of an obsession for architecture. I specialise in photographing places, people and products.

I started my business as a photographer in Auckland in 2012. In 2021 I made the move down to the South Island to live in Wanaka, where I’ve now established my business.

I have a rare eye condition called Keratoconus, which distorts my eyesight and lends to my unique and minimalistic photographic style (or I like to think it does, at least).

In my downtime, my partner describes me as a “serial hobbyist” - I love to play guitar, hit the slopes, do karate and taste wines, although not all at once. Yet.

Photography & Video services

  • Architectural & Interior Photography

    Photography and videography of residential homes, commercial and civic structures for architects, builders, landscapers and product suppliers.

  • Commercial Photography

    Business branding & lifestyle imagery, including corporate headshots, portraits, product photography, aerial photography and more.

  • Videography

    Video & social media content, including property walkthroughs, interviews, promo videos and product showcase videos.

Testimonials

  • “We use Sam to capture our landscaping work in the Queenstown Lakes District. While some of our work can be as simple as planting, his shots capture our work beautifully. Sam is easy to work with and always delivers his work in a timely manner. We highly recommend Sam for his landscape, architecture and portraiture skills.”

    Natural Habitats

  • “[Sam] turned around our project in a short amount of time to ensure we met tight deadlines. [His] technical expertise was excellent, and advice and personable manner through each stage of the process (briefing, filming, editing) meant we received videos far greater than we originally anticipated. I will definitely use Sam again for future projects.”

    Bayleys Realty Group

  • “Sam did an excellent job photographing our home for publication on Airbnb. Very professional, great angles, quick turnaround and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Sam for this type of job. Thanks again.”

    Nikki, Property Manager

Pricing & Bookings

I offer scalable pricing based on the scope of each project - large or small. To find out more or to make a booking, get in touch using the form below. Let me know what you need photographed/filmed, where you’re based, and whether you have a date in mind for shooting. I’ll then get back to you with my availability and pricing.

Get in touch

Combining my love for visual storytelling with my technical expertise, I like to fine-tune the small details and to craft the best possible results.

Think I’d be a good fit for your photo/video needs? Let me know how I can help by filling out my contact form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!