About Simon Cartwright Photography

Simon, originally from West Yorkshire in the UK, made the move to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, with his Kiwi wife Mandy and son Daniel in May 2011.

Over the last 10 years, he has gained recognition for his high-quality professional commercial and event still photography services. Serving clients of all sizes, in Napier, Hastings, wider Hawke’s Bay, and further afield across New Zealand, Simon has established himself as a reputable photographer in the region.

Simon is an Accredited Professional Commercial Photographer with the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) and is available for hire nationwide, and further afield.

Michelle is a skilled photographer based in Hawke's Bay, with a focus on families and newborns. Passionate about creating authentic and emotional images, she excels in capturing timeless moments. Michelle also collaborates with Simon Cartwright Photography as a professional photographer, particularly for events requiring a second shooter.

Michelle is an international award-winning photographer who holds the title of Accredited Professional Portrait Photographer from the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP).

Ian specialises in photographing sports, landscapes, and nature and was a press photographer for the local paper.

He works closely with Simon as a talented second shooter, seamlessly assisting with event coverage whenever required.

BTW… Temporary profile pic… Ian’s not really a silhouette!

SCP has partnered with the team at DroneIT for over half a decade. We firmly believe that capturing drone imagery is a two-person job, after all, you wouldn’t hang out of a chopper window with a camera in hand while you were the pilot, would you!

How does it work?

Simple… Whilst the DroneIT team concentrates on the flying, Simon art directs the shoot, then edits and supplies the imagery to the client. Easy!

DroneIT are CAA Part 102 certified, which means they can operate in areas such as within 4km of an aerodrome, at altitudes above 120m, over public spaces and within certain restricted areas where drones are not normally permitted to operate.