For organisations who need people to understand who they are and why they matter.

Ideal for:

• Tourism operators

• Charities

• Community organisations

• Purpose-led businesses

• Government and public sector

Deliverables:

• Brand films

• Founder stories

• Customer testimonials

• Documentary-style content

• Recruitment videos

Professional event photography and videography for conferences, festivals, corporate functions and community events.

Ideal for:

• Conferences

• Festivals

• Corporate functions

• Community events

• Product launches

Deliverables:

• Photography coverage

• Highlight videos

• Same-day content

• Speaker and sponsor assets

• Social media clips
  
  

For organisations that need ongoing creative support.

Instead of booking project by project, we’ll work together across the year to create a consistent stream of content.

Suitable for:

• Marketing teams

• Growing businesses

• Multi-location organisations

• Tourism operators

Options:

• 4 hours/month

• 8 hours/month

• 12+ hours/month

Professional imagery that helps customers understand your product, service or experience.

Ideal for:

• Tourism operators

• Hospitality businesses

• Property and construction

• Retail brands

Deliverables:

• Brand photography

• Lifestyle imagery

• Food photography

• Team portraits

• Architectural photography

• Tourism photography

• Corporate photography

• Product photography

Commercial photography services available in Queenstown, Wānaka, Central Otago and throughout New Zealand.

For organisations looking to communicate clearly, build trust, and showcase what makes them different through high-quality video content.

Whether you’re launching a campaign, telling your brand story, or promoting a product or service, we’ll create videos that are designed to engage your audience and support your business goals.

Suitable for:

• Tourism operators

• Corporate organisations

• Government agencies

• Hospitality businesses

• Charities and community organisations

Common project types:

• Brand films

• Customer testimonials

• Case studies

• Recruitment videos

• Campaign and promotional content

• Event highlight videos

• Social media video assets

Deliverables can include:

• Short-form social content

• Hero brand films

• Interview-led storytelling

• Drone footage

• Photography add-ons

• Multi-platform edits

Every project is tailored to your objectives, audience, and distribution channels.

For production companies, agencies, and filmmakers needing experienced local support on the ground in Queenstown, Wānaka, Central Otago, and the lower South Island.

From early planning through to production, we help crews navigate locations, logistics, local knowledge, and visual opportunities to keep projects moving smoothly.

Suitable for:

• Television commercials (TVCs)

• Feature films

• Documentary productions

• Branded content productions

• International crews

• Production agencies

Production support services:

• Location scouting

• Location management

• Production assistance

• Unit stills photography

• Behind-the-scenes content

• Local crew sourcing

• Talent sourcing support

• Permit and stakeholder coordination

• Schedule and logistics support

• Drone operations

• Fixer services

Why work with Ara Jay?

• Deep local knowledge of Queenstown, Wānaka, Fiordland and Central Otago

• Established relationships with local operators and suppliers

• Experienced in working with commercial, tourism and government clients

• Able to support both large-scale productions and lean documentary crews

Whether you’re looking for a hidden alpine location, local production support, or someone who understands how to get things done in the Southern Lakes, we’re here to help.