Queenstown / Winter

Aug 23

16 August - 19 August 2019

The first time I went to Queenstown was in between changing jobs. A few laters I went back to Queenstown in between jobs.

A few weeks back we booked in a trip to Queenstown purely for a ski trip. After booking it I had been offered a new role. Going to Queenstown is officially my get-new-job-omen.

Monita, Phoebe, Jared and myself left Auckland early Friday morning and returned late on Monday. Friday was a night ride up at Coronet Peak, Saturday was wine tasting at Mt. Rosa and an afternoon up Cardrona finished off with the infamous Ferg. Sunday was a day up at Treble Cone followed by dinner at the Blue Kanu. Monday was a sleep in, a trip out to our all time favourite - Moke Lake, lunch at Josh Emmett’s Rata and a bit of shopping and beer before one last Ferg.

Queenstown, over and out.

Aaron Sami

I love creating images that speak to me.

I grew up in a small town that nobody really knows about, Levin. Spent a good ten years in Hamilton making some of the best friends anyone could have. And now I’m living, working and playing in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. Also a small country that people have trouble locating – I’m looking at you America!

Life is about stories, and that’s what I love to capture and document. My shooting style is unobtrusive. You may be a natural in front of the camera, or have no idea what to do but before we even start I’ll make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed.

Things I love: Travelling to wherever I can, my partner Monita, homemade burgers, wood fired pizzas, the smell of rain on a hot summers day, mountains, the snow, sunsets and sunrises, star gazing, natural light, the aesthetic of wood, crashing waves and day dreaming.

http://www.aaronsami.com

Queenstown / Winter

Tongariro Crossing

Sunrise at Roys Peak