We would love you to add your details below if you are a full-time freelance creative based in Christchurch. Please respect the following guidelines: keep your bio under 200 characters in length, upload a sample of work - not your logo, ensure your work sample is a single image (not several images together) roughly A4 shape, and check you definitely fit clearly in one of the categories (if not please post on the Support Christchurch Business site). For this site to work it must stay focused - any entries that do not fit these criteria will be removed.
Christchurch has a wealth of talented and hard-working freelance creatives. Due to the earthquake, a number of freelancers have lost premises and equipment. Work flow is at a stand still for many.This website is here to help. It provides a database of Christchurch-based creatives with the aim that companies from other cities may supply projects to help sustain our freelance community through this period of recovery.
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Gorilla Pictures
I am a freelance photographer, cinematographer, video editor & director with numerous credits under my belt. Please visit my website to view my showreel and photo portfolio.
Plankton Web Design
I am a passionate web designer, problem solver & creative thinker. I love strong clean user interfaces, web standards markup, Wordpress, simple brand identities and beautiful typography. Get it touch!
John Doogan Photographer
I'm a commercial photographer specializing in landscape and general commercial / advertising photography.
DMC - Daniel McQueen Creative. Graphic design, photography & creative thinking. 20 year old graduate from CPIT'S Bachelor of Design.
Clockwise Design
Clockwise is a small friendly design studio based in Christchurch. Logos, branding, websites, advertising and much more. Forward thinking graphic design for print and web.
Freelance designer/illustrator/whateverer. Occasional pianist. Often cyclist.
Catchlight
Catchlight build websites for small businesses. We also offer ecommerce websites and we have an awesome email newsletter system.
Professional video editor, writer/copywriter and photographer. MA in words, degree in images, highly experienced and passionate in both.
Vidhost
Online video is my main focus with a real interest in short form documentary videos for corporate clients. If your looking for testimonials, conferences or live streaming then give me a call today.
smARTkat
Home office intact, still working through the aftershocks. Graphic Design & Illustration with graphics/storyboarding for the apparel industry as my forté. Logo & branding design, flyers & slogans too.
Motionlab
Motionlab is here to provide video production that will explain your product, make your existing ones look better and communicate your awesomeness to customers. Totally open for business!
Selftitled Design and Art
Hi, My name is Joel Hart, I love all areas of the creative industry, If you need a poster for an event, branding for your business, magazine or anything Designed please contact me for a chat.
Dean MacKenzie Photographer
Award winning commercial photographer, specialising in location work and environmental portraiture. advertising | commercial | editorial | people | travel Qualified Member of NZIPP & AIPA
J Designs
I can offer you services for all your Graphic Design needs, Original Clothing Print Designs and High Quality very affordable printing for all products. Visit my website for a complete portfolio :)
The Racket
The Racket is a small agency specialising in email marketing - we design and code html emails, including despatch and reporting if required.
Drawer Full of Giants
We help you look good through graphic design and illustration ...our drawers are full of giant ideas, pencils are sharpened, and computer humming. You'll find us on facebook to!
Cassandra Hawke Design
Cassandra Hawke Design. Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration and Creative Solutions.
Stephen Goodenough Photographer
Operating a studio close to the CBD in Christchurch. Fashion, Catalogue, Advertising, Architecture, Food and more.
Daniel Hurley Limited
Operating from the same seat as Feb 22, 12.51 Daniel Hurley offers Graphic Design and Illustration, Painstaking Artwork, Web Design Build & Hosting
Kaptured
Commercial Photographer, thankfully unaffected by the quake. Advertising, commercial and editoral. Please check out my website to see a selection of my work.
Stimulus Design
Graphic and web design for small jobs or branding projects. Complete project management working with other professionals when needed. Design with a clear concept and feeling to help grow your business
Two Point Eight
I'm a Christchurch based photographer that loves shooting weddings, fashion and commercial work.
Mint Design Ltd
We’re a graphic and web design firm making a big impact. We built Mint Design to bring you professional and creative design at affordable prices.
Danielle Colvin Photography
Commercial Photography including; Products / Advertising / Editorial / Lifestyle / Portraits. Skilled in photography & post production. Please visit my website to view my portfolio.
Golding Arts
From beautiful landscapes, architectural artworks and archival heritage photography though to 360 degree interactive panoramic and Google Earth tours, our scope is unsurpassed. Give us a call.
Quentin de Manson Web Design
I am a freelance web designer working from home. Specialising in web site layout, design and construction. I also maintain many online shops and make all the little changes that are often needed.
AOS - artofsoulkyrie
I manipulate photographs to create artwork specializing in Fantasy/Sci-fi/Abstract and I also do portrait/fashion photo retouching.
Thinks Creative Collective
Thinks is all about sharing. Ideas. Thoughts. Lessons. Resources. Jokes. Good Habits. It exists to provide commercial artists a hub to create project collaborations, focused events & business support.
The Studio
The Studio offers a full service design facility, specialising in innovative graphic design, web site development and commercial photography.
Johnnytron
Building high quality websites with 3 years experience and enthusiasm.
Lucky Twilight Design
Creative, independent Lyttelton design studio specializing in graphic design, furniture design, fine art and murals.
Design & Illustration
Talented Senior Art Director & Illustrator. For illustration work visit the website below & for Art Direction/Design download a portfolio at: www.alainarhind.com/Portfolio_AR.pdf
Motion Graphics
I am a freelance motion graphic artist. From contemporary to corporate motion design, to feature film visual effects. I can make your videos look fresh and fun.
Board of Design
We are a small and dynamic graphic design studio with an emphasis on getting to the heart of your business and providing effective creative to suit your company's character.
Cornellison - digital retoucher
I am a professional retoucher. Whether you are a photographer or a creative or something in between, let's make pretty pictures together. Check out my website and let's talk.
High Hopes
High Hopes is the studio of designer Matt Galloway. Founded in 2008, the studio creates conceptually based projects (both commercial and self initiated) in print, motion, and apparel design. High Hopes also acts as a home base for Matt’s other projects and collaborations operating as separate entities.
Luis Castanon Production
Creative . Producer . Director
Ben Reid Artist
I'm a contemporary printmaker working in Sumner. I make high quality limited edition hand-made prints, which are inspired by a concern for NZ's environment. They are sold in galleries throughout NZ.
CMG STUDIOS
Porfessional Photographer with work throughout Australasia specialising in sport and conference events, portrait and weddings. Great service, realistic cost and work that's anything but ordinary.
Half Full Design
I'm a young, easy-going freelance designer who enjoys creating for print, logo, flyers, posters and anything else that I can give 110%. I like nice people, good design and learning new things.
Bittasweet Creative
I’m a 25yr self-taught graphic designer and illustrator, have done art and creative stuff my whole life! I’m now setting up my own company. Keen on doing small projects for you and your friends.
hulk.co.nz
I am a results based designer. It's no longer about the awards or the self recognition it's about making a difference. If your advertising isn't working then it's time to change.
Quiqcorp | Web & Brand Agency
I am an innovative designer with 13+ years branding, advertising, marketing, graphic and product design, web design and development, project management, international trading experience and know-how.
Freelance graphic designer, custom chalk letterer and artist based in Christchurch.
1 Group / JDI Advertising Ltd
Website Design Hosting is Christchurch based providing complete professional services to established and startup business throughout New Zealand and Internationally.
Spooce Media
Freelance Director of Photography and Camera Operator/Assistant. Feature Film, TVC, Documentary and Music Video. Check out my website for a list of credits and show-reel.
NZ Raw
Mark provides freelance copy-writing services with an emphasis on writing for the web and gaining search engine rankings. His style is casual, open and down to earth. Choice.
Primus-Disordia Pictures
Platform Media
Platform Media is an audio post production facility in Christchurch NZ. We specialise in sound design, voice overs, dialogue editing, surround sound mixing for TV Commercials to feature films. Cheers
Retrophile
Gday! I'm passionate about illustration, design, and everything filmic. I'm a recent graduate with a Double Dip. in Advanced Video Post and Graphic Design from Natcoll + a B.A in Theatre and Film
Redbox Photography
Redbox Photography is a Christchurch commercial photography business. We offer a wide range of commercial photography services including architectural, corporate and rural photography
Creative Licence
I started copy-writing in 1993 and write for all media, above the line and below. My skills also include creative director, script editor, actor, film director, and voice talent… and list maker.
Seagull Web Services
Full web service including design, development, hosting and more. Specialist in online mapping.
NakedArt
Artists and photographers. Husband and Wife Brent & Shirley Cairns work throughout New Zealand and Australia, photographing weddings, events, for print and by commission
Evolution Creative
Graphic Design and Creative Solutions: Logos | Brand Identity | Business Cards | Flyers | Illustration | Signage | Books | Newsletters | Adverts | Web Sites | Billboards | Posters | Catalogues | Packaging | Image Retouching. Member of Thinks Creative Collective.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator. Specialising in Digital. Graduate from Central Saint Martins London. Has designed and illustrated with Google, Expedia and other international brands.
Pons Design
Pons Design is a dynamic design studio, specialising in both offline and online media. A total solution for your business, top notch creativity and affordable.
JP3 DESIGN LTD
11years industry experience - Top quality website design
New Media Design
Creative original design for web and print media. eCommerce, content-management, branding, fun! Ten years experience.
Ensign Design
Branding extraordinaire! I am a lover of intelligent, strong and unique concepts that will help the people I work with get their ventures recognised. I take all my work from concept through to final!
La Fabrica Design Studio
La Fabrica Design Studio specialises in print-based solutions, including editorial design, identity work and business collateral, annual reports etc, packaging and display.
Instill photography
Combining the art of light with composition outside of square. I love shooting the curly stuff: Stainless, glass, water, tricky interiors-anything needing that extra bit of effort. My studio's flooded with liquefaction sludge(oozed up from the floor like an alien species) It's safe(but a bit broken) I will be ready for shoots early April (location work cando now)
The Sitting Room
The Sitting Room is a recording studio and audio post production facility in Christchurch, New Zealand. Specialists in location and post audio for TV, Radio and film. We love Christchurch, oh and beer
Studio Publica
It’s good to believe in something. I believe in print, ideas, words & play – they’re the basis of everything we do. I have 15 years experience with print, identity, photography, editorial & web design
Go Ahead Graphics
20+ years' industry experience and work with all types of business – from newborns onwards. Recent work includes magazine adverts, book design, corporate brochures and other printed material.
Robertson Creative
Robertson Creative (2002) is an independent, bijou graphic design studio providing brand development, print and website design to new and developing businesses. Full portfolio on our website.
Ruffell Productions
We produce moving image and still content for broadcast and corporate. We are up and running and good to go.
Designed by Emily Ltd
International award winning graphic and web design. We are unique in that you work directly with the creative director, ensuring you get the most powerful, most creative results for every project.
WebWords
Let me help you improve your Google rankings and boost your website with sharp, interesting content. I'm an easy-going freelance writer and SEO expert with seven years' web writing experience.
Conceptdude
I am Concept designer with a background in computer engineering and a degree in product design. A bit of a mixed bag of skills, open to new projects, check out www.conceptdude.com to see some samples.
PXL
PXL is your one-stop creative media source - commercial photography, graphic design, web design and video. Check out the website to see examples of work.
Aotearoa Web Design Ltd
I'm an independent business owner and website designer with over 10 years professional experience. Specialising in Wordpress installation, set-up & custom theme design, construction and integration.
Incodius
Incodius is a Lyttelton based web company who design, build and host websites, all kinds of websites. We're helping Christchurch rebuild by making online alternatives to lost retail spaces.
Lumo Photography
We love to photograph people & lifestyle imagery; Architecture . Commercial . Editorial. Fashion . Portraits ~ New studio located in Cashmere, Christchurch Award winning images/Qualified NZIPP
Outdoor Photography- Royalty Free Stock Photos
Hi, I'm Paul Petch. In 2011 I established Outdoor Photography as an online collection of event photography and royalty free stock imagery for creatives, outdoor clients and the media.
Span Films
Span Films is a Christchurch based creative agency. Our specialty is video production, but we also have a talented network of individuals who can help to solve any of your creative problems.
Pulse Photography
Energetic, professional, dynamic, creative & original photography, operating from Sumner as an earthquake survivor. Both wedding and commercial shoots welcome. Qualified NZIPP.
Creative//: Visual Communication/: Graphic Design
Visionary Media
Field Sound, Location Sound, Field Audio. What ever you call it, if you’re looking for professionally recorded audio. On Location. Then get in touch today!
Working Ideas
A few fancy words to describe the good stuff I do... marketing analysis, strategic planning, business writing, and branding. In short, the place for graphic design based on sound marketing principles.
RKCNDY Advertising & Creative
Talk to us if you want world class creative solutions from design, web, film to full campaigns and branding we can handle it all. Contact us now!
Image Workshop Ltd
Commercial photographer who's accommodating, approachable and down-to-earth. Let’s grab a coffee and chat about your project. Promo portraits | Headshots | Advertising | Editorial | Location or Studio
Paul Wright Design
I'm Paul and I'm a freelance 3d generalist/designer with added focus on modeling and texturing. Experienced in Flash, Photoshop, After Effects, Maya and Zbrush.
Bathgate Design
Alec Bathgate is an independent graphic designer with many years agency experience specialising in Corporate Identity and Branding. Experience inlcludes: Corporate Identity, Editorial/Book, Packaging, Typography, Art Direction, Print Production.
Johanna Macdonald Photography
I am a freelance photographer based in Avonside. Portrait, wedding, documentary, commercial and fashion.
Star Photographers Ltd
Christchurch Photographer Dean Norrie's artistic professionalism, refined technical ability and relaxed style of taking photos will excite you, maximizing your time & breathing life into every image.
KULTURE is the personal portfolio and design blog of Freelance Graphic Designer Paul Petch.KULTURE is all about affordable, clean, professional and modern graphic & web design.
Design for Print
Kay specialises in design for print: catalogues, brochures, flyers, magazine layouts, retail advertising, invitations, business cards and stationery, logos, posters, yellow pages ads, newsletters.
McCarthy Design
Having escaped from the CBD three floors up, McCarthy Design has relocated to temporary premises and is fully operational. Specialising in print design, posters, branding, and identity work.
Bones
I am a freelance Graphic Designer, specialising in print, identity and promotional design.
Freshfields Graphic Design
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Happy to send pdf portfolio at initial contact.
Lightworkx Photography
High end Award winning Advertising and Commercial photography nationally and internationally. Three full time staff. Big studio, latest equipment. Cheap rent of space/gear to stranded local creatives!
Andy Brown Photography
I’m an easy-going Christchurch wedding photographer who focuses in a fine balance of documentary, wedding photojournalism and a creative, dramatic style to visually record the story of your day.
Mannering & Associates Ltd.
30 years professional experience specialising in high quality Commercial, Advertising, Architectural, and Industrial Photography either in our highly equipped drive in studio or on location, anywhere.
Concept of the Good | Graphic Design
~ Effective, compelling design for print & web ~ Hi, I'm Erin. Professional, down-to-earth, talented at 'making things happen' & ready to get creative. Say hi & let's chat about your next project.
Weave Branding & Design
Hi, my name is Liz & I specialise in Branding & Design. I design logos & brand advertising that get noticed as well as create & develop beautiful websites which get results. Over 10 years experience.