Sam Cathie on Creativity and Capturing Wānaka

In the first episode of The Wānaka Edit, Janey and Hannah sit down with Wānaka photographer and videographer Sampford “Sam” Cathie.Sam shares how moving from Auckland to Wānaka changed both his work and the life he wanted to build. They talk about his background in fashion and commercial photography, his move into architecture and interiors, and what it takes to create opportunities and build a creative career in a small town.Sam also shares how Wānaka’s light, landscapes and changing seasons influence his work, along with the personal projects that keep him curious and creatively inspired.In this episode:Moving from Auckland to WānakaBuilding a creative career in a small townPhotographing architecture, people and landscapesCreating your own opportunitiesThe influence of Wānaka’s light and seasonsBalancing commercial work with passion projectsPhotography as a way of telling storiesAbout SamSam is a Wānaka-based photographer and videographer specialising in architecture, interiors, lifestyle and commercial storytelling.Explore Sam’s work:Sampford CathieNew episodes of The Wānaka Edit are released weekly.Explore Wānaka property and lifestyle opportunities:Colliers Wānaka