Rubber Monkey Blog

Best Astrophotography Gear & Tips this Matariki

In celebration of Matariki, we reached out to local astrophotographers to talk about their work!

Published Jul 12 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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NZ Garden Bird Survey Spotlight

We've got even more talented NZ bird photographers to talk about their favourite birds and gear!

Published Jun 30 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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NZ Garden Bird Survey Spotlight

Meet some talented NZ bird photographers and learn about their favourite birds and gear!

Published Jun 23 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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FujiFilm "Texture" Photography Competition Winners Announced

Judges Statement "Judging the Rubber Monkey Texture Competition sponsored by Fujifilm was an absolute delight. It certainly wasn't an...

Published Jun 20 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Kase Filters 'Colour' Photography Competition Winners

Read our interviews with the winners of our latest 'Colour' photography competition sponsored by Kase Filters.

Published May 25 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Adam Rowland - Stop Motion Animator

Adam Rowland is a full time stop motion film creator originally from the UK.

Published May 17 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview with Wildlife Photographer Fiona Wardle

Kia ora! I am Fi, a wildlife photographer based in Kaikoura, New Zealand. I currently split my time freelancing for different clients. I...

Published Mar 15 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview with Joe Murdie

Joe Murdie is a cinematographer, writer, director & producer based in Wanaka. He mostly focuses on making documentaries, however he also

Published Mar 15 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview with Wildlife Filmmaker Madeleine Brennan

World Environment Day Feature: Madeleine Brennan is a wildlife filmmaker, nature guide and bird nerd who made her first film called 'Growing

Published Mar 15 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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An interview with Micah Winiata

Micah Te Kaponga Winiata is a Kiwi filmmaker hailing from Tauranga. His film Taiao won "Best Aotearoa Project" at the 2022 Vision Feast Fest

Published Mar 15 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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'Day In The Life' of Jeff Hall - Capital Kiwi Field Specialist

World Environment Day Feature: See what Jeff Hall gets up to in a 'Day In The Life' of a DOC Field Specialist who has been in the industry

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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An Interview with Film Photographer Kenzie Pigman

Kenzie Pigman is a film photographer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Her portfolio includes almost every currently working NZ artist...

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Feature: Documentary Filmmaker Dr Gianna Savoie

World Environment Day Feature: Dr Gianna Savoie is an award-winning documentary producer and writer with over a decade of experience

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview with Filmmaker Molly Doyle

World Environment Day Feature: Molly Doyle is a Screenplay Writer, Director and Producer from Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview with Wildlife Photographer Leon Berard

World Environment Day Feature: Leon Berard is a Wildlife Photographer based in Nelson. He spends a lot of time in the field working for DOC

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview With Wildlife Photographer Ed Goodacre

My name is Ed Goodacre. I was born and raised in the Yorkshire Dales in the north of England, but in 2011 I decided to leave Yorkshire...

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview With Marine Ecologist Irene Middleton

Irene Middleton is a Marine Ecologist and Scientific Diver working for NIWA. When she isn’t helping keep Marine pests out of New Zealand wat

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Interview with Photographer Keerti Siag

Keerti is a Branding & Lifestyle Photographer based in Auckland's North Shore. She also works for a local magazine as a photographer and con

Published Mar 14 2023 - Rubber Monkey

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Essential Kit for Wedding Videographers on a Budget

For this, my absolute number one recommendation over any camera, lens, drone, sound equipment, is your SD card.

Published Jan 26 2023 - Johnny Hendrikus

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'Reflection' Photography Competition Winners

Read our interviews with the winners of our latest 'Reflection' photography competition sponsored by Nikon!

Published Oct 06 2022 - Rubber Monkey

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