Nic Staveley is an image maker drawn to both people and places, capturing them with a cinematic eye and a grounded sense of realism. His photographs balance refinement with honesty, using light and colour to create work that feels both cinematic and truthfull. He is known for photographing people in their natural environments, and his natural ability to connect enables him to capture genuine feeling and emotion. Equally comfortable on self-directed shoots or large-scale campaigns, Nic thrives in constraints, short timeframes, tough conditions, or challenging locations where his creative problem-solving can shine. Often working alongside a film crew, he knows how to collaborate seamlessly, adapt to the rhythm of a set and get the job done without any fuss. Nic’s work takes him across New Zealand and around the world, photographing people and places wherever the assignment leads. When not photographing, Nic’s life is happily full with two young sons and a diverse set of interests that keep him inspired, curious, and ready for whatever comes next.