Street
Astro
Landscapes
Rural
Weddings
Commercial
Matt Searles is a New Zealand documentary photographer specialising in rural, commercial and wedding photography, with a strong focus on authentic New Zealand landscapes. His work is grounded in real moments, natural light, and a sense of place.If you’re interested in creating something meaningful together, get in touch.
street
Street photography is about observing everyday life as it unfolds. I focus on candid moments, light, and small human interactions that tell quiet stories about place, culture, and time.
astro
Astrophotography allows me to explore New Zealand landscapes under night skies. From the Milky Way to subtle starlight, this work is about scale, stillness, and our connection to the land after dark.
landscapes
My landscape work centres on authentic New Zealand environments, captured with a sense of honesty and restraint. I’m drawn to natural light, changing weather, and scenes that feel grounded rather than dramatic.
rural
Rural photography documents life, work, and community beyond the city. This work focuses on people, land, and the rhythm of rural New Zealand, told through real moments and lived experience.
weddings
I photograph weddings with a documentary approach, focusing on genuine emotion rather than staged moments. The aim is to tell the story of the day naturally, as it unfolds, with minimal interruption.
commercial
Commercial work is about visual storytelling with purpose. I create honest, natural imagery for businesses that want to communicate their values, people, products and processes in a clear and authentic way.
Contact
Want to discuss your requirements or find out more about my services? Drop me a line