Rambo Estrada Photographic

10/11/2024

Auckland! Free framed print giveaway!

Want to score a free framed print for both you and a friend? Just tag a buddy you’re bringing to the Unbound: Vol 1 book launch on Wednesday, 13th November, and I’ll pick a winner during the event who will get to choose a large framed print of their choice, and their friend will receive a small framed print – both for free! You both must be at White Studios (30 Burleigh Street, Grafton) by 7:30pm to claim the prize. The event kicks off at 6pm.

Also, join me for an artist talk the next evening (Thursday, 14th November) at the store, Sylvia Park. Spaces are limited, so sign up via the Sony Scene website (link below). I’ll be signing books, and each purchase comes with a free loose A3 print of your choice! Event kicks off at 7pm.

Big thanks to Sony for making these Auckland events possible. Can’t wait to see you all there!

https://scene.sonyanz.com/events/alpha-artist-talk-with-rambo-estrada

05/11/2024

Coromandel Peninsula! See you tonight in Whangamatā!

Unbound: Vol 1 book tour is heading to Salt District Brewing,
101B Winifred Avenue, Whangamatā

Come on down from 6pm this evening, Wednesday 6th November 2024 ✌🏼

03/11/2024

Raglan! See you tonight! Unbound: Vol 1 book tour is heading to Sam Mathers Gallery - 536 Wainui Rd, Raglan.

Come on down from 6pm this evening, Monday 4th November 2024.

29/10/2024

FREE PRINTS!

If you sign up to tonights Unbound: Vol 1 book tour stop at Wildflower in Mount Maunganui via Sony Scene, you'll receive a free A3 print with every book purchase!

https://scene.sonyanz.com/events/unbound-vol-1-mount-maunganui-launch

23/10/2024

Thanks to all the legends who dropped by Verdure for the first Unbound: Vol 1 book launch last night. Next stop Crystal Cylinder in New Plymouth at 6pm on Thursday evening. Would love to see you there!

Tour event details > https://ramboestrada.co.nz/pages/unbound-vol-1-aotearoa-book-launch-tour

19/10/2024

Join me for an evening of surf culture, creativity, and community as we celebrate the release of Unbound: Vol 1. This event will showcase large-format prints from the book, available for purchase, alongside a chance to have your copy personally signed.

I will also have some of the camera gear used throughout the project on display, offering insights into the creative process.

I look forward to seeing you there!

6pm - 9pm Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Verdure Surfcraft - 7 Rua Street, Lyall Bay, Wellington

6pm - 9pm Thursday 24th October 2024
Crystal Cylinder - 109 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

5pm - 8pm Monday 28th October 2024
Sunshine Brewery - 49 Awapuni Road, Gisborne

5pm - 9pm Wednesday 30th October 2024
Wildflour - 5c Hull Road, Mt Maunganui

6pm - 9pm Monday 4th November 2024
Sam Mathers Gallery - 536 Wainui Rd, Raglan

6pm - 9pm Wednesday 6th November 2024
Salt District Brewing - 101B Winifred Avenue, Whangamatā

6pm - 9pm Wednesday 13th November 2024
White Studios - 30 Burleigh Street, Grafton, Auckland

08/10/2024

24 hours left to pre-order my new book Unbound: Vol 1. As a thank you to early supporters, every pre-order will receive a free print pack!

I’m so stoked on the amazing support from the community for my debut book. Pre-sales will start shipping next week!

https://ramboestrada.co.nz

Cheers! Rambo

04/10/2024

Four personal favourite images from the pages of my new book. Currently if you pre-order Unbound: Vol 1 you’ll receive this set of A4 prints free! Pre-orders close on Wednesday (9th Oct), so if you want in on this deal head to www.ramboestrada.co.nz

The shipment of books have arrived in New Zealand! Currently the blokes at customs are having a read, but once they’re done it won’t be long until we can start shipping pre-orders. ✌🏼

23/09/2024

Throughout the process of shooting for Unbound: Vol 1, capturing Leon Santorik getting shacked on a west coast sandbar while his good mate Billy Stairmand cheered him on from the shoulder was definitely one of the highlights.

Leon loves a good photo of himself and was so stoked I got the shot but horrified when I refused to give him a copy. I wanted to have some epic unseen content for my book and this was without a doubt my favourite image I’d shot specifically for the project. I knew Leon couldn’t be trusted to keep a shot like this to himself. By the end of the day, it would have circulated through every group chat he’s part of, and many he’s not.

Somehow I managed to keep the fact Leon was on the cover a secret and he didn’t find out until he was tagged on instagram.

Unbound: Vol 1 is currently available for pre-order on www.ramboestrada.co.nz

21/09/2024

A chat with the legend Tom Woods about the process of creating my new book Unbound: Vol 1.

Surf and adventure photographer Rambo Estrada has just released his first surf photography book, Inbound. In this podcast, I sit down with Rambo to dive into...

10/09/2024

I made a book!

For the past 18 months, I’ve been quietly working on Unbound: Vol 1, tucking away fresh photos and gathering stories from some interesting characters of our local surf culture. This book is a road trip through Aotearoa, showcasing our raw, untouched coastlines and the quirky charm of the small rural towns we pass along the way. You all know how much I love Aotearoa, and I’m stoked to now share the beauty of this country with the world.

I shot, wrote, and designed this entire book myself (with some invaluable guidance from the legend CPL (Craig Levers). It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, creating something with a real purpose in mind, and I’m proud of how it’s all come together. You can swipe to view a few spreads from the book.

Unbound: Vol 1 is now available for pre-order at https://ramboestrada.co.nz
As a thank you to early supporters, all pre-orders will receive a free A4 print pack valued at $120NZD. Shipping available worldwide 🌏

02/02/2024

I had a chat with the crew at Sony Alpha AU & NZ for a run down of my go to water photography kit. You can check out Rambo’s “What’s in my bag” feature on the Sony Scene website by clicking below.

Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

25/10/2023

I often get asked what’s a good camera for starting out shooting surfing. So I thought it would be fun to borrow an entry level camera and lens from Sony Alpha AU & NZ and document a few swims with the low cost setup. I just posted a video of my experience on YouTube.

I often get asked what's a good setup for starting out water photography so I gave some budget Sony kit a try. Sony A6400 camera and Sony 50mm f/1.8 lens. Al...

22/05/2023

We recently completed our Land Rover Discovery 3 camper conversion. Stoked on how it come out! We've made a full camper tour video for YouTube. Check it out below. ✌️

We've switched from Vanlife to a 4x4 Camper! A full tour of our simple but functional 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 camper conversion. Our 4WD camper is certif...

14/05/2023

Scott from Daily Salt has been pumping out an series of epic surf & ocean photography podcasts recently featuring conversations with a bunch of my favourite photographers like Ray Collins, Warren Keelan, Mark Mcinnis and many other legendary image-crafters. I was stoked to sit down and have a chat with Scott and my episode of the Salt Sessions is now live.

The episode I know many of you have been waiting for!No introduction needed other than - I finally got to interview my favourite photographer and now you get...

05/02/2023

WIN A GOAL ZERO POWER SETUP!
We’re stoked to be running Goal Zero in our Discovery conversion and we’ve got a similar Goal Zero setup to give away! You could win a Yeti 200 Power Station and a Boulder 50 Portable Solar Panel to keep you juiced up on the road. To enter just hit the link below and signup on the Goal Zero NZ website. The legends at Goal Zero NZ have also set up the code “RAMBO20” to get you a 20% discount on Goal Zero kit!

https://goalzero.co.nz/pages/rambo

When I was initially looking around for a Power Station I found it all really confusing. Seems most of the gear out there requires a degree in electrical engineering just to work out what solar panel to pair with what power station. But with Goal Zero it’s really straight forward, easy to understand and simple to use. I didn’t even need to read the manual, it’s all just super intuitive. I also love how Goal Zero power stations have all the inputs and outputs on one side, which I reckon is essential for a camper fit-out.

05/11/2022

I’ll be available to shoot weddings anywhere in Australia throughout the months of May - Oct 2023.

To view more of my work check out
www.estradaweddings.co.nz

Awarded top 30 worldwide wedding photographer. Tauranga wedding photographer based in the Bay of Plenty New Zealand, documenting adventures worldwide.

20/05/2022

My 3 favourite zones all lit up last week. Check it out on Surfline New Zealand by clicking the link below.

A week on the road with Rambo Estrada.