Matthew is sixteen-years-old and lives in Auckland. Ironically, his photography journey started when he dropped his sister’s camera at Disneyland when he was six, he hasn’t looked back since! In this interview, Matthew shares his photography journey from childhood to becoming a professional photographer. He talks about his inspiration, favorite genres, and challenges he faced.

Excio is hosting a photography competition, so be in to win. Check out our five tips for giving yourself the best chance of success. You can join in the fun if you are a beginner or a professional, as everyone has an equal chance at capturing that very special moment in time. So get snapping your neighbourhood from anywhere in the world.

Michael Cowen is a Kiwi born and bred who has been living in the UAE since 2006. Though it’s difficult to be an amateur photographer in the United Arab Emirates, Michael still manages to nurture his passion for landscapes and work on photo projects for ethical purposes.

Only moving to New Zealand from South Africa in 2018 and getting to grips with her camera during the Covid lockdown, Alicia Joubert is discovering that Aotearoa might be small, but it is undoubtedly mighty with countless photo opportunities - Astro being a new love but long exposure landscapes being the overall favourite for Alicia.

The frost has gone, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are starting to bloom. Spring has finally arrived! It has been a wet and stormy winter, but now that Spring is here, there is plenty to be excited about.

Explore why and how taking advantage of your favourite photography genre creates purpose and an excellent opportunity for stock photography.

We feel we’ve outgrown our Facebook Group and need a new home for our community. Join us on this exciting journey as we are building Excio together!