Outdoor Photography How To

New Zealander Paul Wilson considers wedding photography his job. But his true passion is nighttime outdoor photography, and his starscapes are absolutely spectacular.

 

A photo posted by Paul Wilson (@paul_wilson_images) on Apr 10, 2016 at 5:24pm PDT

When night falls Wilson explores New Zealand’s mountainous terrain, striving to document the vibrant colors of evening skies embellished with millions of diamond-like stars.

 

A photo posted by Paul Wilson (@paul_wilson_images) on Aug 27, 2014 at 10:23pm PDT

“Capturing our amazing universe,” he says, “is the reason I love photography. Taking photos is my true passion and life purpose.”

 

A photo posted by Paul Wilson (@paul_wilson_images) on Mar 18, 2015 at 10:28pm PDT

He says he’s drawn to astrophotography because it gives him a sense of freedom, noting that “You can see whole galaxies gleaming in the distance, and suddenly you experience a combination of feeling both very insignificant and incredibly lucky to be alive.”

 

A photo posted by Paul Wilson (@paul_wilson_images) on Jul 6, 2015 at 2:57am PDT

Wilson adds that he loves “freezing time” with his camera and sharing his images, in the hope his work will make people realize what they are missing by spending all their time in cities where large buildings and light pollution block their view of the stars.

 

A photo posted by Paul Wilson (@paul_wilson_images) on Aug 28, 2015 at 4:51am PDT

You can see more of Wilson’s incredible work on Instagram, and message him through his Facebook page if you are interested in purchasing prints. And be sure to check out our tutorial on how you can take stellar shots of the nighttime skies.

 

A photo posted by Paul Wilson (@paul_wilson_images) on Oct 7, 2015 at 12:59am PDT