My name is Lou (@louloubphoto). I live in a beach town in New Zealand called Mount Maunganui, named after the extinct volcano just down the road. I’m originally from England but New Zealand is where I call home now. I work full time for a tech company and spend as much of my spare time as possible documenting the ocean and nature locally and across the region here in the North Island of New Zealand.

In my free time, I love to surf, go exploring to secluded spots and go on walks in nature where I can switch off – preferably somewhere the 4G is non-existent. I also practice yoga and meditation and value…

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