HAWKES BAY PHOTOGRAPHER, RICHARD WOOD.
Hawkes Bay Commercial Photographer
I help Hawkes Bay businesses elevate their brand with professional photography that connects and inspires. Specialising in headshots, branding, product, fashion, and event photography, I create visuals that help your business stand out with intention and style.
Hawkes Bay Wedding Photographer
While my core focus is commercial work, I offer select wedding commissions for couples seeking artistic, story-driven photography with a professional edge.
Hawkes Bay Photography Services
With a BBS(Mktg), BDes(VCD), and as a fully accredited GM.NZIPP III photographer, I specialise in headshots, branding, product, fashion, and event photography, as well as select artistic wedding commissions. Based in Havelock North, I work with clients locally and across Hawkes Bay to deliver high-quality, intentional images. Each project is crafted with creativity and a professional edge to help clients tell their story visually.
Trusted by big brands.
Available to local Hawkes Bay businesses.
Premier Photography, Local Hawke's Bay Business Friendly.
WHAT HAWKE'S BAY CLIENTS ARE SAYING
TESTIMONIALS FROM HAWKE'S BAY BUSINESS
KYLIE PARISH - PONDER DESIGN
- overwhelming success of this campaign
"I worked with Richard on the creative direction for Campaign for Wool NZ’s nationwide consumer campaign. Our brief was to create a series of photographic scenes that were disruptive, unsettling and demanded attention. Richard brought our vision to life in a way that exceeded our expectations, and his amazing photography contributed to the overwhelming success of this campaign across TV, print, radio, digital and social platforms. Working with Richard to deliver on this brief was absolutely seamless. His professionalism, creativity and eye for detail was brilliant."
HANA MONTERPERTO HENDRY
- success in securing 55.21% of the vote
Working with Richard Wood pivotal during my recent campaign for the Heretaunga Ward seat on the HDC.
Richard's skill and attention to detail were evident. He took the time to understand my goals and crafted visuals that authentically represented both myself and my commitment to the community. The high-quality images he produced were instrumental in conveying myself and message, significantly enhancing my campaign materials.
Thanks to Richard's work, I was able to present a strong, authentic image to the electorate, contributing to my success in securing 55.21% of the vote in a competitive field. His contribution was invaluable.
Richard is a photographer who combines technical expertise with a genuine understanding of vision.
DAMIAN SMITH - ALLEGIENCE
- the experience is world class
I have been lucky enough to have been photographed by Richard several times. His work it’s truly outstanding. The experience is world class and the images come out beyond what we expected every time. Richard truly is in a league of his own. If you can book him for your production you will not be disappointed at all .
About Richard Wood - Hawke's Bay Photographer
As a highly acclaimed, Hawkes Bay photographer, Richard is passionate about capturing images that tell compelling stories in commercial and advertising photography. In addition to taking photographs locally in Hawke's Bay, he also works as a photographic educator, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring photographers. Richard has authored four comprehensive online courses that delve into the intricacies of photography through the Portrait System and spends a lot of his time travelling internationally to hold in person workshops around the world.
As the director and head judge of the Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation competition, he has made significant contributions to the photography industry. Richard's expertise has earned him a reputation as one of the most awarded photographers globally, with recent accolades including grand award winner at the Asia Pacific Photography Awards for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022) and also at WPPI and the International Icon Awards.
Richard has won the prestigious New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year title five times, in addition to multiple category wins at WPE, APPA, WPPI, and NZIPP. As a Grand Master with three bars, the highest achieved accolade at the NZIPP, Richard showcases mastery of the craft.
With exceptional talent, attention to detail, and commitment to the craft, Richard is an invaluable contributor to the world of photography. He continues to inspire and educate photographers around the world with knowledge and expertise. If you are looking for a highly acclaimed, experienced, and passionate Hawkes Bay Commercial Photographer, you've come to the right place.
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