"Seeking light and framing is a total obsession – camera in hand or not. I'm drawn to finding beauty, clarity, connection and form. While architecture and interiors are my specialty, I have a strong focus in industrial and brand photography.

At the age of 14, I started in the photo lab, printing in the days of film. After moving to London in 2002, I began my career shooting homes for a marketing firm working as the head photographer.

Back home in New Zealand, I’m constantly refining my craft and pushing creative boundaries, with attention to details. My calm manner has proved worthy in times of pressure over the last 20 years of pro shooting.

I enjoy time with my husband and two teenage girls, hiking and kayaking. With a history of diving in the Red Sea, swimming with great white sharks, hanging out of helicopters – I’m always up for adventure."

At 14 years old, Amanda Aitken was working in a photo lab in the days of film. After eight years, she moved to London and began her career as a professional photographer. Her role as Head Photographer had her in charge of a large team, responsible for their creative performance and looking after high profile clients for a marketing firm.

Fast-forward to today, Amanda is back home in New Zealand living her dream shooting architecture, interiors and a range of advertising work - including industrial, corporate and lifestyle. She offers drone and video services alongside still photography.

With 17 years experience as a professional photographer, Amanda has the same passion and drive to interpret her subject in the most creative and inspirational way. Her warm personality and calm manner compliment the efficiency and professionalism of her work.

Whether in collaboration or on her own accord, Amanda is focused on detail, perfection and achieving a result that is unsurpassed and exceeds expectations.

At 14 years old, Amanda Aitken was working in a photo lab in the days of film. After eight years, she moved to London and began her career as a professional photographer. Her role as Head Photographer had her in charge of a large team, responsible for their creative performance and looking after high profile clients for a marketing firm.

Fast-forward to today, Amanda is back home in New Zealand living her dream shooting architecture, interiors and a range of advertising work - including industrial, corporate and lifestyle. She offers drone and video services alongside still photography.

After 13 years in business, Amanda has the same passion and drive to interpret her subject in the most creative and inspirational way. Her warm personality and calm manner compliment the efficiency and professionalism of her work.

Whether in collaboration or on her own accord, Amanda is focused on detail, perfection and achieving a result that is unsurpassed and exceeds expectations.

At 14 years old, Amanda Aitken was working in the photo lab printing and hobby shooting in the days of film. After eight years' ensuring other photographers' prints were perfect, Amanda moved to London and began her career as a professional photographer. Her role as head photographer had her in charge of a large team and responsible for looking after high profile clients for a marketing firm.

Fast-forward to today, Amanda is back home in New Zealand living her dream shooting architecture, interiors and a range of advertising work - including industrial, corporate and lifestyle.

Video is a service that Amanda and her assistant, Theresa, work together on to create productions of any size. If a larger-scale production is needed, a close network of specialised producers, directors, etc., are co-ordinated depending on the client's needs.

Amanda’s warm personality and calm manner compliment the efficiency and professionalism of her work. Whether in collaboration or on her own accord, she is focused on detail, perfection and achieving a result that is unsurpassed.

Amanda Aitken’s drive for perfection in her work is evident. Specialising in architecture and interior photography, she is also experienced and drawn to advertising, corporate and industrial. Over the last few years, Amanda has also been working with video and cinemagraphs.

Having spent time in London as Head photographer for a property marketing firm, she is now back in New Zealand. Along with her assistant Theresa, they effectively handle projects from large scope commercial, to the clean corporate headshot in Amanda’s newly built studio in Mount Maunganui.

With 16 years' experience as a commercial photographer and the previous eight spent in photo labs, Amanda’s technical ability is finely tuned. Her positive vibe allows her to approach any situation with a level frame of mind, no matter what the situation. Her creative working environment is focused, innovative and also enjoyable, whether she is shooting in collaboration or on her own.

For Amanda, striving to go above and beyond expectation is in her blood.

Amanda Aitken is a fastidious photographer specialising in architecture and interiors, industrial and corporate. Starting in the industry at just 14 years old, Amanda spent eight years in photo labs before moving to a professional career as a photographer 15 years ago.

Amanda’s fine tuned eye for perfection is clear. Having worked as head photographer in London, she now operates from a studio in downtown Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

Amanda is dedicated to interpreting the brief, the light, the subject and the circumstances in the most effective way, while her passion for pushing creative boundaries persists in every single assignment.

Amanda Aitken is a fastidious New Zealand photographer specialising in architecture and interior photography. With 22 years in the photographic industry - 8 in image labs followed by 14 years behind the camera - Amanda’s fine tuned eye for perfection is clear. 

Having worked as a Head Photographer in London, and returning home to New Zealand in 2007, Amanda now operates from a photographic studio in downtown Mount Maunganui. 

Amanda is passionate about shooting the best angles in the best light to interpret the subject in the most effective way to suit suit the brief. Whether it be small residential or large commercial projects. Amanda works with all types of designers, corporates and industrial clients, along with advertising and design agencies. As an approachable and non-intimidating person, Amanda is able to create a working environment which is both calm and carefully conducted to achieve the best outcome for everyone involved. 

"Impact, inspiration, influence - the pursuit of these qualities lie in each shot taken."

"A fastidious New Zealand photographer specialising in architecture and interior photography."

Amanda's drive for perfection in her imagery is clear. Strong relationships with clients prove her dedication to understanding their needs, contributing ideas and going the extra mile. Amanda delivers. Whether it be a collaboration with other creatives, or purely her own instincts, her motivation to capture the essence of a subject above and beyond expectation never falters.

Moving to London in 2002, Amanda’s world of professional photography began. Photographing top-end properties for a leading property marketing firm, and rapidly progressing to Head Photographer, she was recruiting and training a team of up to 10 other photographers.

Back home in New Zealand since 2007, her extensive portfolio covers residential and commercial property, from architectural, industrial and corporate briefs to editorial, real estate, interior design, resort accommodation and product photography.

"Innovation…Impact…Inspiration…Influence - The pursuit of these qualities lie in each shot taken."

"A fastidious Tauranga photographer specialising in architecture and interior photography."

From the age of 14, Amanda Aitken has had a fine-tuned foundation of knowledge of the technical aspects of photography. Prior to moving pro, she spent eight years in photo labs in New Zealand and Australia. Amanda moved to London in 2002 where her passion for creating striking images with impact and influence turned professional. Quickly winning a role photographing high profile properties and progressing to Head Photographer, working under pressure for high profile clients with no compromise in quality was essential.

Returning home to New Zealand, Amanda's drive for perfection in her imagery continues. Strong relationships with her clients prove her dedication to understanding needs, contributing ideas, going the extra mile - and delivering on it.

Amanda is a member of the Advertising and Illustrative Photographers Association (AIPA) and is a Canon Professional Service member. She specialises in residential and commercial property, architectural, industrial, commercial, editorial, real estate, interior design, resort/accommodation and product photography.

"A fastidious Tauranga photographer specialising in architecture and interior photography."

From the age of 14, Amanda Aitken has had a fine-tuned foundation of knowledge of the technical aspects of photography. Prior to moving pro, she spent eight years in photo labs in New Zealand and Australia. Amanda moved to London in 2002 where her passion for creating striking images with impact and influence turned professional. Quickly winning a role photographing high profile properties and progressing to Head Photographer, working under pressure for high profile clients with no compromise in quality was essential.

Returning home to New Zealand, Amanda's drive for perfection in her imagery continues. Strong relationships with her clients prove her dedication to understanding needs, contributing ideas, going the extra mile - and delivering on it.

Amanda is a member of the Advertising and Illustrative Photographers Association (AIPA) and is a Canon Professional Service member. She specialises in residential and commercial property, architectural, industrial, commercial, editorial, real estate, interior design, resort/accommodation and product photography.