Photographer & Filmmaker

PHOTOGRAPHER

& FILMMAKER

Outdoor Adventure Photographer & Filmmaker based in Wānaka, New Zealand. Creating visual stories for outdoor brands, tourism campaigns, and commercial productions across alpine, coastal and remote environments.

Yeti — Outdoor Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

Arc'teryx — Commercial Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

Canon — Commercial Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

Toyota — Automotive Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

Jeep — Automotive Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

MSR— Outdoor Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

Oru Kayak — Outdoor Photography Client, Rich Gibbins New Zealand

↓ Featured advertising assignments.

Adventure Automotive

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Documentary

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Tourism

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Outdoor Lifestyle

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What People Are Saying

“Rich’s passion for brand, a creative eye and flair for exploring the unique have led us to launching some of our best campaigns to date. An extremely talented creative mind and someone to lean on as a professional. For anyone seeking a fresh set of eyes and talent on how to present your brand to market with maximum impact.”

Jets Langlands — La Marzocco
“Rich has exceptional skill and keen eye which were invaluable. Dedication and hard work are evident in every project we undertook, consistently delivering stunning visuals that resonated with our audience. Beyond technical expertise, the professionalism, creativity and collaborative spirit made each project not only successful but also enjoyable.”

Olly Loveday — Canon Oceania

Photos of published advertising work by Wānaka outdoor photographer, Rich Gibbins

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Select Clients

TOYOTA
JEEP
BYD
WILDERNESS
MOTORHOMES
THOMAS SURFBOARDS
AMPRO

YETI
LA MARZOCCO HOME
ORU KAYAK
THE EASTERN THREDBO
ALLPRESS ESPRESSO
OSM

CANON
ARC’TERYX
SEA TO SUMMIT
STANLEY
MSR
REAL MEALS

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Quickly browse a handful of featured work made for brands, personal docu-series and one-off photos.

A hiker wearing a green jacket and black pants carrying an orange Arc'teryx backpack, standing in a snowy landscape.

Person crouching in a yellow MSR tent, mountains in the background, advertisement text promoting a lightweight and durable tent.

Aerial view of a small campsite with a vehicle, trailers, and solar panels, surrounded by dense forest and a dirt road.

Overhead view of a person setting up a tan MSR tent in a grassy area.

Aerial view of a winding road through snow-covered mountains under a cloudy sky.

Back view of an off-road vehicle with open doors, equipped with a coffee machine and supplies, parked on grass under a dark sky.

Person holding a red light tube near a lake at dusk, with mountains in the background.

Silhouette of a person surfing on a surfboard on the water during sunset or sunrise.

White Jeep SUV parked on a gravel shore near a body of water, with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Car with headlights on, dark background

Mountain biker in yellow jersey riding downhill on a dirt trail, surrounded by trees, with clear blue sky.

A blue hiking backpack with a water bottle, lying on rocky terrain with a white cloth or towel.

Person working on a surfboard with a red edge inside a workshop.

A person sitting on a sleeping pad outside, packing a red sleeping bag inside a gray and red sleeping bag. There are hiking boots and a yellow bag on the ground nearby.

A person sitting inside a camper van by the coast, cooking over a portable stove during sunset, with camping gear scattered around.

A car headlights shining in the dark, facing forward on an empty road at night.

Person sitting in a sauna using a ladle to pour water on heated stones, creating steam, with a wooden bucket on a stool next to them.

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Surfer in black wetsuit riding ocean wave

Surfers waiting for waves in the ocean

Person in a yellow jacket sitting on rocky terrain taking a photo with a camera, with backpacks nearby in a mountainous landscape.

A wooden table holds printed photographs of surfboards on a vehicle, people at the beach, and ocean landscapes, with a printer at the top of the table.

A white camper van parked at a fuel station in a mountainous area with snow-capped peaks in the background and a blue bus in the distance.

Person walking barefoot in a sandy area with grass, holding a water bottle, carrying a cooler, and wearing denim shorts and a black shirt.

A hand reaching to open or close a YETI branded cooler or bag outdoors, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Two people enjoying coffee outdoors near the ocean, standing next to a car with a table covered by a checkered cloth, with rocks and ocean in the background.

Person hiking on rocky terrain with trekking poles and hiking boots against a clear blue sky.

Close-up of a kayak paddle labeled "ORU" in water with sunlight reflecting on the surface.

Aerial view of a person kayaking in shallow water with visible sand patterns, alongside a small cluster of submerged branches.

Surfboard workshop with people shaping and painting boards, various surfboards on display, tools and materials visible, creative workspace atmosphere.

Aerial view of a small modern cabin with solar panels on the roof and adjacent storage tanks, surrounded by dense greenery.

Person standing on a white van with "yotchico" branding, under a clear blue sky in a desert-like area. The van has a side ladder and the rear door is open.

Two people by a vintage car with surfboards, on a beach with rocks and ocean waves in the background.

Yellow kayak on rocky shore with thermos and paddle on board.

Person preparing freeze-dried meal with hot water, holding spoon and package on a table

Camping setup with portable stove, mug, LED light, power bank, smartphone, and charging cable on a wooden surface.