Sports Photography in Aoteraoa, New Zealand

Sports Photography

Need To Capture The Action At Your Sporting Event?

We help local sports clubs and international photo agencies document their events and games by providing high-quality photography that captures the energy, passion, and spirit of the occasion without having to rely on amateur or smartphone photos

Sports photography in Auckland is an exciting and fast-paced field that demands skill, talent, and an eye for capturing the perfect moment. It is a unique and exciting genre of photography that requires a keen eye for detail, lightning-fast reflexes, and a deep understanding of the sport being captured. A skilled sports photographer can freeze moments in time that reveal the raw emotion, intensity, and athleticism of the athletes they are photographing. If you’re looking for a photographer who can cover a range of sports events including karate, rugby, football, and gymnastics, then you need to check out the Rob Stone Photography galleries below.

With years of experience in the field, Rob Stone Photography has honed their skills and developed a unique style that captures the essence of each sport he covers. He understands the importance of capturing the right moment, whether it’s a dramatic penalty shoot-out in football, a perfectly executed karate kata, or a gymnast’s graceful pose in mid-air.

Rob has an incredible eye for detail, and this allows him to capture images that other photographers might miss. Whether it’s a split-second action or a subtle facial expression, Rob Stone Photography images tell a story and capture the essence of the moment.

Whether Rob’s shooting from the sidelines of a rugby match or the floor of a gymnastics competition, he knows how to get the perfect shot. Rob was lucky enough to be the official photographer for Team GB at the 2019 All Japan Renshinkan Karate tournament in Fukuoka in the south of Japan. It was a real privilege to be able to access all areas during their tour. Unsurprisingly, Rob has been invited back to cover the 2023 tournament in Hiroshima in August.

One of the things that sets Rob Stone Photography apart is their ability to capture the action from multiple angles. Rob knows that different perspectives can add depth and drama to a shot, and he is not afraid to get up close and personal with the athletes to get the shot he needs. He also has a keen sense of timing, which allows him to capture the split-second moments that can make or break a sports event.

Another thing that makes this photographer stand out is their ability to capture the human side of sports. Rob understands that sports are not just about winning and losing, but also about the people who participate in them. Whether it’s a karate student training with their sensei or a football player sharing a moment with their coach, Rob Stone Photography has a knack for capturing those candid, emotional moments that show the human side of sports.

If you’re looking for a sports photographer who can capture the excitement, drama, and emotion of karate, rugby, football, and gymnastics events, then you need to check out Rob’s portfolio. He has the skill, experience, and passion to deliver stunning images that will take your breath away.

Rob’s portfolio is a testament to his talent, and it’s clear that he has a deep understanding of the sports he covers. The images are not just visually stunning, but they also tell a story and convey a sense of the energy and emotion of each event they cover.

In addition to their technical skills, Rob Stone Photography is also a pleasure to work with. They are professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with, which makes them a favourite among athletes, coaches, and event organisers alike.

So whether you’re looking for a photographer to cover a major karate tournament, a rugby match, a football game, or a gymnastics competition, this photographer has the skills and experience to deliver stunning images that will capture the spirit of the event. Don’t miss the chance to work with Rob Stone Photography. Contact them today and let them take your sports event to the next level.

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SEIDO KARATE SHO DAN PROMOTION

At a black belt (sho dan) promotion event I will typically take over 2,000 photographs in the 4 hour session for the candidate. It takes over 2.5 hours to just review these images, if I give each one just 5 seconds, and this is before any further reviews take place to get to the 5-star shots. Add in the post production editing in Lightroom, noise reduction since a dojo is a low light, high-ISO/fast shutter speed environment and posting the best images to social media makes this a very labour intensive day for me, but I love it. 

Producing a photobook of the event is a new option for me. I have lots of great photos that capture the atmosphere and the spirit and commitment required to become a black belt at karate but they rarely get to see the light of day. A photobook is a glimpse into what would have previously been found on the ‘cutting room floor’. 

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY AT IWWF 2025 UNIVERSITY WORLDS WATERSKIING TOURNAMENT

These images are from the IWWF 2025 University Worlds waterskiing tournament held at Orakei Basin in February/March 2025. I was only a spectator, but I am always keen to challenge my photography skills with a sport I have never attended before. 

If the boat is travelling at 50 km/h  then the slalom competitors must be cutting from marker to marker far faster than that. Being 50m away on the sidelines, adds to the difficulty again. From this distance, waterskiing becomes a very linear event as you will see from my panoramic photographs. 

The official event photographer was Joshua Devenie from Sideline Studios NZ, who was on the boat. He took some magnificent photographs. Please support him. 

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY IN JAPAN FOR RENSHINKAN KARATE

These images of the All Japan Championship from 2019 and are some of my favourite sports photographs. I am either loved by my client or a sucker for punishment since I went to the 2023 tournament in Hiroshima and I am now planning the 2027 event with them. It is always fun working alongside the squad in Japan to capture that ‘single grain of sand’ moment in their lives that means so much to them on their karate journey and their journey through life (the sandy beach!).

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY IN AUCKLAND FOR SEIDO KARATE

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY IN CHRISTCHURCH FOR TOUCH RUGBY

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY IN AUCKLAND FOR GYMNASTICS NZ

Useful Information

This website is about more than promoting Rob Stone Photography. We can’t thrive as a business without other partners, companies and organisations doing well too. I want to be able to point you in the right direction for other goods and services that we are not able to excel at. 

Active participation in sports and leisure activities is vital to our well-being and life choices. The world of sports is a very steep pyramid where only the best get to the top. The good news for us is that this pyramid has a very wide base. Millions and millions of people do sports for fun and get an immense amount of joy from it.

In my spare time in Auckland, I do hot yoga and pilates in a room at 38 degrees C. My flexibility has improved tremendously. This, in turn, has improved my golf. I am still a high handicapper but that means I have a chance to beat the best on the same course. Magic. Why not join your local golf club

Sports Photography in Auckland

I will leave Touch Rugby to the younger members of my New Zealand family in Christchurch. Josh has represented New Zealand at Under 18 and we are all very proud of that achievement. Touch Canterbury put a lot of effort into the region and it covers a wide age range with boys, girls, and mixed teams.

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