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 don't direct your day — I document it. Using Leica cameras renowned for their natural colour and beautiful light rendering, I work quietly in the background capturing the moments as they happen: unposed, unfiltered, and entirely yours.Every gallery is delivered via your private Pic-Time platform with a cinematic slideshow of your day's best moments — ready to download, share, and keep forever.“We would 100% recommend Matt to anyone getting married; hiring him was the best decision we made for our special day.”
— Samantha Waters, backyard wedding 2026
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