Introduction - Auckland Photo Blog

APB Archive

ABOUT: an extensive archive of over 13,000 photographs

Since 2006 photographers of all ages and abilities have been invited to capture the spirit of Auckland through the lens of a camera. The collection of photographs is kept in an archive for future exhibition online and to provide a visual resource for the region. All images submitted are available to view for reference, research and also for use for agreed purposes under licence.

The goal is to provide a collective, community digital meeting place for photography in the Auckland region. Photography has today become a way for people of all ages to express themselves, can broaden the awareness and perception of the audience and the parties on each side of the lens beyond the confines of the frame to stir the imagination, becoming a source of inspiration.

If you are on instagram we encourage you to follow @ImageAuckland - a collective, community digital meeting place for photography in the Akl region, we share imagery from the archive. 

View thousands of Auckland photos including Photos of the Month: photo blogprevious photos' of the month - We hope you enjoy looking at the imagery and encourage you to share links of your favourites.


February 2024: 'Festivals' theme

Auckland Photo Blog (APB) - Call for Entries 2024. Now closed.

February's theme was 'Festivals' big or small, in Auckland or anywhere in NZ. Best Photo of The Month wins $200 Ticketmaster Gift Card.

Developing on the historic archive themes for the APB since it was established in 2006 as an online photo sharing resource for the community of Auckland and sometimes nationally, we are thrilled to announce a new project which interconnects with our archived projects on cultural events, Festivals, traditional performance, music photography and enjoying the visual vibe of our region’s Festivals and around the country through photography.

See our early years for our very 1st APB theme in 2006 was for Diwali, followed by invitations to the community for Chinese New Year - Lantern, Matariki, Pasifika, and other themes such as 'A Bit of A Do' which explored celebrations of culture and events around Auckland, our Music blog in 2010, and our spinoff of the MPA 2021 to 2023.

Ewen Cafe;Bright Eyed Dragon;Shot No.15 of 76 taken at the festival

Ewen Cafe;Bright Eyed Dragon;Shot No.15 of 76 taken at the 2009 Lantern Festival

Festivals and celebrations for the Year of The Dragon throughout February include 2024 Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day at ASB Showgrounds, celebrate the Chinese New Year, and the Year of the Dragon on Takapuna Beach and the new Manukau based 'Lantern Festival' during February, as well as events in Wellington, Christchurch and other centers.

We invited new images to be taken during February and any existing images in the last 2 years on theme - 'Festivals'. Previous entries to the Auckland Photo Blog 2020 to 2023 are ineligible, as we want to create a new online display for the public's enjoyment.

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Introduction - Auckland Photo Blog

APB Archive

ABOUT: an extensive archive of over 13,000 photographs

Since 2006 photographers of all ages and abilities have been invited to capture the spirit of Auckland through the lens of a camera. The collection of photographs is kept in an archive for future exhibition online and to provide a visual resource for the region. All images submitted are available to view for reference, research and also for use for agreed purposes under licence.

The goal is to provide a collective, community digital meeting place for photography in the Auckland region. Photography has today become a way for people of all ages to express themselves, can broaden the awareness and perception of the audience and the parties on each side of the lens beyond the confines of the frame to stir the imagination, becoming a source of inspiration.

If you are on instagram we encourage you to follow @ImageAuckland - a collective, community digital meeting place for photography in the Akl region, we share imagery from the archive. 

View thousands of Auckland photos including Photos of the Month: photo blogprevious photos' of the month - We hope you enjoy looking at the imagery and encourage you to share links of your favourites. 

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