I’m a New Zealand-based photographer and filmmaker with a background in architecture and a strong interest in cinematic visual narratives.

My work spans commercial photography, film, aerial visuals, and real estate — all approached with a focus on atmosphere, movement, and intentional composition.

A lot of my perspective comes from outside of client work. Time spent in the ocean, observing wildlife, exploring landscapes, and studying film has heavily shaped the way I approach light, pacing, and emotion through imagery.

I’ve always been drawn to the feeling great movie trailers create — the ability to suggest tension, emotion, and story within just a few moments. That influence continues to shape the way I approach visual work today.

While I work across different disciplines, the goal remains the same: creating visuals that feel immersive, considered, and honest rather than overproduced.

I’m also a father, which has deeply influenced the way I approach patience, observation, and human connection — both in life and in the way I work with people.

Based on the Hibiscus Coast, available across New Zealand.

About Tom Morales

Inspired by cinema, nature, architecture, and the quiet details people often overlook.

Follow me on IG: @tommy_shotz