Living the Dream Tours
Michelle from Living The Dream Tours brought me on board for a picturesque shoot to capture both photo and video content for her private wine touring business. Based in Wānaka, she offers bespoke tours through Central Otago’s boutique vineyards - so this project was all about showcasing the easygoing charm, local flavour, and relaxed luxury that define her experiences.
We spent the day travelling between a handful of vineyards across the region, from Scott Base Wines to the architectural Te Kano Estate, capturing a mix of natural lifestyle moments, portraits of Michelle, and some scenic aerials to set the scene. The brief was simple: create visual content that feels warm, approachable, and true to the kind of down-to-earth hospitality she offers guests.
With Central Otago’s dramatic landscape and golden light as our backdrop, I aimed to keep the aesthetic consistent with Michelle’s brand - elevated but never staged. We captured everything from wine tastings and relaxed conversations to quiet details around the vineyards and roads in between.
The end result is a versatile collection of stills and video clips that Michelle will be using across her website, Instagram, and print materials to help bring her offering to life - and tempt a few wine lovers to book a tour while they’re in town!
