Mount Cook photography
Photo & video sessions in New Zealand’s highest peaks
Professional photographer in Mount Cook
Looking for a Mount Cook photographer to capture your time in Aoraki National Park? Welcome to New Hermits, where photography is rooted in connection to people and the natural world.
We create personalised photography sessions for solo travellers, couples, and groups, capturing the essence of your journey in one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Lara, our photographer, is an experienced creative who has spent years capturing both people and landscapes around the world. She brings an attentive eye, a love of adventure, and professional expertise to every shoot in Mount Cook.
What is included
45 professionally edited photos: High-quality images capturing your best moments. If you’d like to explore 2 different trails, we can add extra photos to your package. Please contact us for a custom quote.
A guided walk: Be accompanied through your chosen Mount Cook trail. Popular options include Kea Point, Tasman Lake, and the iconic Hooker Valley track. If you are unsure which route to choose, we will be happy to recommend the best option and plan a photoshoot that matches your vision.
What to bring
For your Mount Cook photography session, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the hike, as most trails are fairly easy but still involve some walking. If you’d like to elevate your look for the photos, you’re welcome to bring a second pair of stylish shoes to change into at the shooting spots.
You can also choose outfits that make you feel your best! Elegant, casual, or adventurous.
Beyond that, you don’t need to worry about anything else: we will take care of the rest.
Important
We are happy to create a custom package for you. Please contact us if you have special requests, such as:
Groups of six people or more.
Exploring more than one trail (our standard 2-hour package covers a single track; additional trails require extra time).
Custom deliverables, such as a different number of photos or the addition of edited videos for social media.
Book your photoshoot in Mount Cook
Testimonials
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R. Siliato, Australia
Lara is the most amazing photographer! She is so talented, professional, kind, patient and just an overall lovely person. The photos I received from Lara are beyond AMAZING. I am absolutely in awe of her work. She had so many suggestions and helped us with our posing (my partner and I are hopeless) and somehow made us look effortlessly amazing. Honestly, if you want gorgeous photos that are worthy to hang on your wall, please go ahead and book Lara. Best decision I made. She is worth every penny and more. An amazing photographer and an even more amazing person! 🥰
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V. Tiffany, Indonesia
The photoshoot was fun and enjoyable. Lara took us to some of the best spot around Lake Tekapo and she was pleasant and accommodating. We are satisfied with the photoshoot process and moreover the result. Thank you. Hope we can come back.
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P. de Grano, Philippines
Our experience with Lara was very lovely. The stunning scenery was already unforgettable, but she truly elevated the moment by capturing it so beautifully. She was also warm, and patient, and made our toddler feel completely at ease in front of the camera — which isn’t always as easy! She also stretched our time to maximize the shoot. Very grateful for that and highly recommend her!
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J. Ruyeras, Philippines
Lara guides you through the photoshoot process. She is also very friendly, making the shoot feel fun and light. I recommend Lara if you would like to have your memories in Tekapo memorialized through quality, beautiful photos.
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![Family photoshoot in Lake Tekapo]()
R. Rong, Singapore
Lara is so friendly, lovely and beautiful. Love her photography and she’s so natural! She accommodated to our kids’ pace and just so understanding. Love the places she chose for the shoot and all photos are amazing! Thank you so much and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to all!
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V. S. (GetYourGuide traveller), Singapore
Beautiful pictures and wonderfully done! Appreciated the guidance and locations Lara suggested along the way.
Frequently asked questions
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The standard session lasts 2 hours, which already includes the time spent walking along the trail. If you’d like to include more than one trail in your session, the duration will be adjusted accordingly.
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You will receive your edited photos within 3-5 days and the short video within 5-7 days after the shoot.
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Your edited photos and video will be delivered via a private online gallery and a downloadable link so you can easily access and share them.
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Yes, you can change outfits during the photoshoot. This is possible if you book a session that includes more than one trail, as we can stop by a public restroom between trails for a quick change before continuing.
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If the weather conditions are not ideal, we can reschedule or adjust the shoot to make the most of the available light and scenery. If we need to cancel due to bad weather, we provide a full refund.
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Ideally, we can photograph up to 6 people in one session. If you require more photos or if it's a group shooting (6 or more people), please contact us and we will send you a tailored quote.