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Photography, Video & Design with Purpose

I’m Stu Sutherland, a commercial photographer, videographer and designer based in New Plymouth. I help businesses, brands and property professionals create visuals that not only look great — but are built on strategy, ideas and clear marketing goals.

Simmental cow
Master bedroom real estate photo
Patrick Gower and Conrad Smith on the Surf to Saddle
Paul Burrows Builder bathroom renovation
Franchise NZ Magazine cover Story
14 Pilot Road Tongaporutu
Meat to You tote bag
236 Koru road exterior real estate photo
The Hayloft hub meeting
Studio Stu holding the NPDC AMP's

Photography, Video & Design with Purpose

I’m Stu Sutherland, a commercial photographer, videographer and designer based in New Plymouth. I help businesses, brands and property professionals create visuals that not only look great — but are built on strategy, ideas and clear marketing goals.

What I do

Photography & Video That Solve Real Problems

You know your brand, products, or properties need professional photos or video, but where do you even start?
I specialise in commercial photography and videography that’s not just beautiful—it’s effective.

 

  • For businesses: I create visual content that tells your story, grabs attention, and drives sales.

  • For real estate professionals: I deliver stunning property media that attracts buyers and renters, helping you close deals faster.

  • For brands: I bring your vision to life, helping you stand out in crowded markets.

The GRAPHIC Design Support You Need When You Need It Most

Deadlines are looming, the design queue is piling up, and you need someone to step in who “gets it” right away. With years of experience working across industries, I offer flexible freelance graphic design services tailored to fit your needs. 
 

  • Need quick turnarounds? I thrive under pressure.

  • Want fresh ideas? I bring a new perspective to every project.

  • Struggling to find someone reliable? I deliver on time, every time.

Real Estate Professionals, This One’s for You

Listings that don’t stand out. Properties that aren’t selling as fast as you’d like. You know professional imagery is essential. I specialize in real estate photography and videography that highlights the best features of your properties, making them irresistible to potential buyers or tenants.

  • I understand the New Zealand real estate market.

  • I offer quick turnarounds so you can get your listings up fast.

  • My work helps agents and developers close deals faster.

More Than Pretty Pictures

Beautiful visuals are only part of the story. Every project I take on starts with a conversation about what you want to achieve. Whether that’s building awareness, improving conversions, or keeping your social channels active.

I’ll help you plan the content, develop creative ideas, and produce visuals that align with your wider marketing strategy. The result?
Images and videos that work as hard as you do.

MY WORK

TRANSFORMING BRANDS,
DRIVING SUCCESS

The Stu's behind Studio Sutherland

Why work with me?

• Fast turnarounds – no waiting weeks to get what you need

• Collaborative approach – we’ll bounce ideas and get it right together

• Years of experience – across agencies, studios, brands and industries

• One point of contact – I’m the one doing the work, not passing it on

• Flexible packages – choose what works, or mix and match

Let’s Tackle Your Creative Challenges Together

Whether you know exactly what you need or just want to talk through ideas, I offer a free 15-minute call to chat about your goals, challenges, and how I can help. No pressure, just a friendly kōrero.

Louise from the Hayloft Hub

We were fortunate to have Stu come in and capture both photo and video content for our co-working space — and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made.

We’d been struggling to showcase the size of our space and create dynamic visuals for social media. Like many small businesses, we’re time-poor, so keeping up with content was always a challenge.

Now, we’ve got a whole library of high-quality images and video clips we can chop and change for social, plus professional real estate-style shots that really show off our space.

I’d absolutely recommend Stu’s photo and video packages to any business wanting to take the pressure off their marketing and get standout visuals that help attract more customers.

Louise D. The Hayloft Hub

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