Stories

After Kiwi film director Peter Jackson brought Lord of the Rings to life on screen, his New Zealand film locations became a road map for Billy Nunweek’s burgeoning career as an adventure and landscape photographer.Billy was born in Auckland and his family spent time in the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia with his father’s construction work, and returned to New Zealand in 2011, with a taste for travel and ready to explore his homeland. “That was pretty formative, it gave me the travel bug,” he says. Billy set out on a mission to capture the stunning landscapes of his homeland while trying to forge a livelihood delving ever deeper into the natural world.

A new collaboration between Lowell and Dometic is allowing the artist to spend more time on country, travel further and attempt more ambitious art pieces. The development of the Voyager Power System featuring Lowell’s artwork Inner Peace seems fitting, given it’s the ocean environment that gives him a sense of peace and connection while also fuelling Lowell’s striking artwork. The mobile power source allows Lowell to charge his drone, plan longer trips and bring his three sons, while having everything they need for extended camping.

Kitale’s journey is deeply personal and inspirational. Growing up with a father who is a renowned polar explorer, Kitale was introduced to the wonders and challenges of the natural world from a young age. This early exposure fostered a fascination with analogue photography, which evolved into a profound passion for filmmaking. This medium allowed him to blend his love for nature with his exceptional storytelling skills.