Photos and videos

Photos and videos for non-commercial use

Our natural world as seen through the eyes of our team out in the field. From the vibrant life beneath the surface of our moana to the energy of rangatahi exploring their local awa, these images capture the heart of our kaupapa at Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust. Take your time, explore the gallery, and let these photos inspire your own journey with nature.

How you may use these photos

The photos in the gallery on this page have been released under a Creative Commons licence.

We encourage you to

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

You must remember to give MTSCT or our photographers appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests we endorse you or your use.

Meet the photographers

Lorna Doogan

Lorna Doogan is a passionate underwater and freshwater photographer based in Aotearoa, whose imagery reveals the hidden beauty and fragility of our moana and awa. Her photography journey began with a compact camera and grew under the mentorship of Daryl Torckler, who taught her the art of over-under split shots and photo processing.

From Galápagos sharks in the Kermadecs to delicate stream life across the motu, Lorna’s work captures the vibrant stories of te taiao. A dedicated kaitiaki and national coordinator for Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust’s Experiencing Marine Reserves and Wai Connection programmes, she weaves photography into environmental education and advocacy.

Her images have featured in national exhibitions including Believe in Tikapa Moana, highlighting the importance of marine protection. Balancing her roles as a mother, educator, and storyteller, Lorna continues to inspire deeper connections with the natural world through her lens.