I aim to enable my clients to realise their desires and potential through providing them with totally absorbing and captivating photography and service, whether it be a simple series of product shots, a stylised corporate portrait, or a highly conceptualised work of art made for exhibition on a gallery wall.

My vision is to achieve the perfect client satisfaction. I want to create fantastic images that capture that unique moment in time, images that show exactly that, and more...

I look forward to working with my clients and am committed to providing them with an excellent photographic experience.

My Approach

Trust your life moments to a photographer who takes time to understand your needs and gets to know the personalities involved; one who is creative enough to present you with one-of-a-kind shots unique to your situation; one whose vision will capture the moments that will thrill you for a lifetime..

“As I have practiced it, photography produces pleasure by simplicity. I see something special and show it to the camera. A picture is produced. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs.” - Sam Abel

Who is this guy?

Hi - I'm David Austin (BDVA) - thanks for visiting the website!

I operate Island Bay Photography Ltd and specialise in advertising, corporate and portrait photography. I also always take my camera when ever I travel. Simply put, I have a total passion for photography and really love my work! I am also currently working on a very cool photography art project as the basis of a Masters in Design degree through the Unitec School in Design.

I am available to discuss your photographic requirements, so please feel free to contact me via telephone or drop me a line by clicking on the contacts link above.

As a responsible member photographer of the AIPA (Advertising and Illustrated Photographers Association of New Zealand), I maintain copyright on the work I produce, and license my image work to suit my clients needs and protect their interests.