Rich Gibbins is a photographer & filmmaker based in Wānaka, New Zealand. Drawn by the constant pursuit of exploring the unique, and the tension between harsh environments and soft light in the wildest alpines, surf breaks, and ocean outcrops of the Pacific.
Rich Gibbins — Photographer, Filmmaker, Drone Operator
About
Specialising in outdoor and adventure photography and filmmaking for brands, tourism campaigns, and commercial productions across Wānaka, Queenstown, and the wider Otago region. Working in remote environments, alpine terrain, and coastal landscapes, his focus is on creating visual stories shaped by real conditions and lived experience in the wild.
Based in Wānaka, Rich regularly works throughout the Southern Alps and across New Zealand’s most sought-after outdoor locations. This proximity to alpine terrain, lakes, and remote access routes allows for efficient production in demanding environments where logistics, timing, and adaptability are critical.
His work often involves multi-day remote shoots, drone operations, and location-based storytelling in challenging terrain and changing weather. Comfortable working independently or alongside production teams, Rich brings a practical, field-ready approach to commercial outdoor campaigns and brand storytelling.
Rich has worked with outdoor and commercial brands including Canon, YETI, Arc’teryx, Jeep, Sea to Summit, BYD & Toyota, delivering stills and motion campaigns across rugged landscapes and remote locations.
Whether documenting large-scale brand campaigns or quiet moments in isolated landscapes, the goal remains the same — to create work that feels lived-in, honest, and shaped by the environments it belongs to.
General Contact
Licensing & work inquires: rich@richgibbins.com
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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
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