Allen Carbon. Art

Based in New Zealand, Allen collaborates with brands, modelling agencies and organisations to create imagery that feels refined, authentic and purposeful. From editorial fashion shoots and wine campaigns to large-scale events and community projects, his work aims to capture both atmosphere and story in a way that endures beyond the moment.

Allen Carbon is a South Island photographer and creative director working across fashion, wine, editorial and brand storytelling. His work focuses on thoughtful composition, natural light and visual narratives that bring together photography, design and creative direction.

Latest

Apr 2026

Spinyback lifestyle photography created to bring the brand’s adventurous New Zealand identity to life. The shoot combines wine, landscape and the outdoors, creating relaxed imagery that connects the Spinyback range with exploration, nature and the places the wine is made to be enjoyed.

Brand | Spinyback

Mar 2025

A live band performing on stage with seven musicians, colorful LED screens, and audience seated in a dark theater.

EC26 Bigtop is an event that takes place in the Christchurch Town Hall as a precursor for EC26.

A band performs on stage with instruments and microphones as a large crowd dances and enjoys the concert in an indoor venue with wooden floors.
A woman singing on stage with a microphone, facing a crowd with lights in their phones, in a concert setting.
Crowd of young people at a concert or event in a large indoor venue with multiple levels of seating, some standing and some watching the stage where a musician is performing.

Awatere River

JAN 2025

Close-up of a grapevine with green grapes hanging in clusters, surrounded by green leaves and a blurred grassy background.

Client: Awatere River

Drone Photography through Awatere River Vineyards on a beautiful still February Morning

A river running through a lush green valley with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Vineyard with lush green grapevines on rolling hills and mountain range in the background, under a clear blue sky.