Awards & Recognition

2026 – Milky Way Photographer of the year
Article here.

2026 – Featured on the front page of Taranaki Daily News (20/04/2026)
Recognition for night sky photography and timelapse work following viral videos.
View timelapse and article here.

2025 - Shortlisted in New Zealand Astrophotography Competition (Aurora category) (Link here)

2025 - Bronze Award in Skywatcher Australia Astrophotographer of the year (Aurora category) (Link here)

A scenic photograph of Mount Taranaki with the Aurora Borealis in the sky reflected on Lake Mangamahoe in New Zealand, taken at night.

2025 - Silver Award in Astrophotography Prize (Milky Way over Syme Hut and Mt Taranaki) (Link here)

A snowy landscape at night with a wooden cabin emitting light, a large snow-covered mountain on the right, and the Milky Way galaxy arcing across a star-filled sky. There is a badge in the top left corner indicating a 2025 Astro Photography Silver Award, and the name 'Brendan Larsen' in blue text at the bottom right.

2023 Milky Way Photographer of the Year (Link here)

Night sky with the Milky Way galaxy over a mountain and a flowing river with rocks in the foreground.

2023 - Shortlisted in the Artistic / Nightscape section of NZ Astro competition.

A snow-capped mountain at night with a starry sky and Milky Way, reflected in a calm body of water, with text overlay about Pouakai Tarns night reflection by Brendan Larsen.