Gallery: Fay Looney

The work of Taranaki’s photographer laureate, Fay Looney (profiled in the latest issue of D-Photo), is an enduring record of the region’s natural beauty and cultural quirks. The rugged coast and majestic mountains are documented with impeccable style through the veteran photographer’s lens and available for public appreciation at Fay’s home gallery, Koru on Koru, along with the recently opened expansion, Koru on Devon.

22 March 2020

The work of Taranaki’s photographer laureate, Fay Looney (profiled in the latest issue of D-Photo), is an enduring record of the region’s natural beauty and cultural quirks. The rugged coast and majestic mountains are documented with impeccable style through the veteran photographer’s lens and available for public appreciation at Fay’s home gallery, Koru on Koru, along with the recently opened expansion, Koru on Devon.

Supplementing our interview with the photographer in D-Photo issue no. 95, we present an additional gallery of Fay’s exceptional imagery for your enjoyment.


An Angry Sea: Fay captures the powerful drama of the Opunake shore in stunning monochrome, printed on brushed aluminium.Fujifilm X-T10, 200mm, 1/400s, f /13, ISO 200

An Angry Sea: Fay captures the powerful drama of the Opunake shore in stunning monochrome, printed on brushed aluminium.

Fujifilm X-T10, 200mm, 1/400s, f /13, ISO 200


Koru on Koru: Fay captures artist Shannon Novak’s Installation ‘ Medley’ in the beautiful garden of her Koru on Koru gallery.Fujifilm X-T10, 36.6mm, 1/160s, f/8, 200 ISO

Koru on Koru: Fay captures artist Shannon Novak’s Installation ‘ Medley’ in the beautiful garden of her Koru on Koru gallery.

Fujifilm X-T10, 36.6mm, 1/160s, f/8, 200 ISO


Gentle Annie Run: Digital print on brushed aluminiumNikon D300S, 82mm, 1/160s, f/9, ISO 400

Gentle Annie Run: Digital print on brushed aluminium

Nikon D300S, 82mm, 1/160s, f/9, ISO 400


Highway: Undulating plains bathed in gorgeous lightFujifilm X-T10, 104mm, 1/443s, f/6.4, ISO 400

Highway: Undulating plains bathed in gorgeous light

Fujifilm X-T10, 104mm, 1/443s, f/6.4, ISO 400


Wairoa Directory: Fay’s image of the colorful establishments of the coastal township of WairoaFujifilm X-T10, 19mm, 1/60s, f/3.6, ISO 320

Wairoa Directory: Fay’s image of the colorful establishments of the coastal township of Wairoa

Fujifilm X-T10, 19mm, 1/60s, f/3.6, ISO 320

To see more of Fay’s beautiful work in print and to learn about her exceptional career, be sure to pick up D-Photo no. 95 today, and visit her website.