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Back in school whenever we had to read in the library I always got told off because I would be reading the one Manual Mag that was in there and not a story book.

It got to the point where I had to hide it in front of the biggest book I could find so it looked like I was reading something different. I studied that book and examined every photo inside of it just wishing one day I could get one of my photos published in it.

At the start of this year Stephen hit me up and said he was getting a story in the upcoming Manual Mag and asked if I could take some photos of him after seeing a few of my shots on Instagram. Not gonna lie I tried to play it cool but inside I was frothing because I had a chance to hopefully get one of my photos in a Magazine I grew up reading.

Now the latest issue is released and I get to see my photos across 3 pages. To some people this isn’t much but to be honest it’s a low key bucket list moment for me and it’s only made me more motivated to do more! I even feel like a cheesy fan boy writing this but I know my 13 year old self would be proud.

Make sure you go out and get yourself the newest issue.

Thank you
@stephennickolls
@manualmagazine
@davidread
@kingsleyattwood for the inspiration 🫡

Back in school whenever we had to read in the library I always got told off because I would be reading the one Manual Mag that was in there and not a story book.

It got to the point where I had to hide it in front of the biggest book I could find so it looked like I was reading something different. I studied that book and examined every photo inside of it just wishing one day I could get one of my photos published in it.

At the start of this year Stephen hit me up and said he was getting a story in the upcoming Manual Mag and asked if I could take some photos of him after seeing a few of my shots on Instagram. Not gonna lie I tried to play it cool but inside I was frothing because I had a chance to hopefully get one of my photos in a Magazine I grew up reading.

Now the latest issue is released and I get to see my photos across 3 pages. To some people this isn’t much but to be honest it’s a low key bucket list moment for me and it’s only made me more motivated to do more! I even feel like a cheesy fan boy writing this but I know my 13 year old self would be proud.

Make sure you go out and get yourself the newest issue.

Thank you
@stephennickolls
@manualmagazine
@davidread
@kingsleyattwood for the inspiration 🫡

Back in school whenever we had to read in the library I always got told off because I would be reading the one Manual Mag that was in there and not a story book.

It got to the point where I had to hide it in front of the biggest book I could find so it looked like I was reading something different. I studied that book and examined every photo inside of it just wishing one day I could get one of my photos published in it.

At the start of this year Stephen hit me up and said he was getting a story in the upcoming Manual Mag and asked if I could take some photos of him after seeing a few of my shots on Instagram. Not gonna lie I tried to play it cool but inside I was frothing because I had a chance to hopefully get one of my photos in a Magazine I grew up reading.

Now the latest issue is released and I get to see my photos across 3 pages. To some people this isn’t much but to be honest it’s a low key bucket list moment for me and it’s only made me more motivated to do more! I even feel like a cheesy fan boy writing this but I know my 13 year old self would be proud.

Make sure you go out and get yourself the newest issue.

Thank you
@stephennickolls
@manualmagazine
@davidread
@kingsleyattwood for the inspiration 🫡

Back in school whenever we had to read in the library I always got told off because I would be reading the one Manual Mag that was in there and not a story book.

It got to the point where I had to hide it in front of the biggest book I could find so it looked like I was reading something different. I studied that book and examined every photo inside of it just wishing one day I could get one of my photos published in it.

At the start of this year Stephen hit me up and said he was getting a story in the upcoming Manual Mag and asked if I could take some photos of him after seeing a few of my shots on Instagram. Not gonna lie I tried to play it cool but inside I was frothing because I had a chance to hopefully get one of my photos in a Magazine I grew up reading.

Now the latest issue is released and I get to see my photos across 3 pages. To some people this isn’t much but to be honest it’s a low key bucket list moment for me and it’s only made me more motivated to do more! I even feel like a cheesy fan boy writing this but I know my 13 year old self would be proud.

Make sure you go out and get yourself the newest issue.

Thank you
@stephennickolls
@manualmagazine
@davidread
@kingsleyattwood for the inspiration 🫡

Stoked how this photo turned out considering I almost got a board to the back of my head from all the attempts! Thank you Liam for not knocking me out 🫡

@liamrobert.studio | BS Smith

Stoked how this photo turned out considering I almost got a board to the back of my head from all the attempts! Thank you Liam for not knocking me out 🫡

@liamrobert.studio | BS Smith

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

Enjoy this random collection of a few of my favourite photos 📸

1. @alisonwonderland at Golden Lights Festival
2. @liamrobert.studio Boneless
3. @mychemicalromance at Western Springs
4. @sanga_westi Handplant
5. Raver at Sub Focus
6. @c_ransleyy Bs Lip
7. Collection of Film Fisheye at Synthony In The Domain
8. @keeferwilson at Mangawhai Bowl Bash
9. @beckyhill at Golden Lights Festival

A simple and fast way to elevate your home with a DIY vinyl record bowl 🎵

#vinylbowl #recordbowl #homediy #vinyl #music

It was time to hit the reset button 😌

#glamping #nzgetaway #billyjoel #camping #newzealand

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Electric Avenue Aftermovie is out now!

Here are a select few of my favourite frames from the video. Big shout out to the team involved this year, you all killed it!

Head over to @electricavenuefestival Facebook page and give it a watch 👀

Credits on the last slide and tags below: 👏🏽

@radlab_
@ben.loader
@aidanrogersdp
@finnkennedy.nz
@jared_donkin
@bengeradtz
@jkearnsdocker
@karlperiam_
@appleboxnz
@geemareevideo
@gracess.gallery
@davissutcliffe
@hsmx.prod
@adm_photography
@theycallmemro
@beanstalk.nz
@editor_seanyew
@lewster_jb
@batez_media
@threetreesjoel
@kermasdf
@xandernzphoto
@olliehudson.nz
@michaelexplores
@_sethcornwall
@choco_rony
@itsrahiluddin

Our Head of Post, Ben Loader, took a break from the edit suite to spend the weekend shooting Full Metal Orchestra in New Plymouth.

One of my resolutions this year was to open up more.

I struggle a lot with being proud of myself or being happy with what I’ve done. I put a lot of pressure on myself and I’ve realised a lot of people probably think like this too.

So here’s my way of saying, well done! You’re doing great, I know you’re trying your hardest and you should be proud of where you are! 👏🏽

Walked past the old stomping ground the other day and of course all the memories came flooding back.

This place will always be special to me and everyone involved. It’s a feeling you can’t explain.

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2026 - This year I wanted to sit back and enjoy it from the stands. I purposely didn’t bring the fisheye so I physically couldn’t go and shoot, however I did end up bringing my Fujifilm because I knew I’d get the itch.

It was also very cool sitting back and watching the kids with their cameras getting amongst it! Reminds me how I was when I first started.

Another great year at @mangawhaibowlbash

All shot on @fujifilmxseriesnz X100VI

2025 was a crazy, hectic, fast paced, wild ride. While it was probably one of the best years of my life, I still need to learn to take a step back and take it all in.
This year, 2026 is for living in the moment 🫡

A crazy year to say the least! Happy to say the trusty Fujifilm saw a fair few places, so here’s some of my favourites from 2025 📸

All taken on a Fujifilm X100VI 🤝

#fujifilm #fujifilmx100vi #fujifilm_xseries #travel #film #photography #europe #earthminimal #stademagazine #thecoastdispatch #onearthmagazine