Press Release – f.stop Photo Fair 2026 – By Auckland Zinefest & Colectivo Narval
Immerse yourself in a day of photography at the third edition of the f.stop Photo Fair. Bred from the desire for more in-person and cross-continental connection, f.stop is a reason to come together to share and enjoy photography without barriers of skill or status. At the heart of the fair is an international open-call exhibition that brings together perspectives from the world that centre around a core theme.
F.STOP PHOTO FAIR / AUCKLAND, 2026
🗓️ Saturday 14th November, 11am–4pm
📍 Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn
🎟️ FREE entry
What to expect?
Browse the market of stalls with prints, zines, photo books and photography gear. Take part in a workshop or listen in on a talk to get your creative juices flowing. Meet other local photographers of all skill levels and make new connections. All hosted alongside our annual global exhibition, ‘Present’, that explores the meaning of the present moment.
‘PRESENT’ Exhibition
In this year’s overall theme, we collectively explore the meaning of the present – its feeling, presence, and permanence. Curated by Colectivo Narval, five photo series from five photographers will be showcased at Studio One Toi Tū for a one-day exhibition. Each collection of photos speaks to one another, telling stories of memory held in domestic spaces, the coexistence of life and death within a territory, and the traces a place retains after the body has gone. Featuring works by Shirley Morgan, Eloïse Boitelle, Janvi Bhardwaj, Brayan Diaz Hurtado, and Wieslawa Nowicka.
Photo Market
Alongside the exhibition, a market with stalls of local photographers, zinemakers, publishers and photo labs is open for you to browse, purchase and connect with photography enthusiasts. Each stall brings a range of prints, photobooks, zines and other creations that highlight the beauty of analog and digital photography. Plus, get new gear, film, or accessories from stalls by The Black and White Box, Splendid, and more.
Memory Card Workshop
Join the Memory Card workshop, hosted by designer and photographer John Borras Tan, to learn how to reflect on and curate photographs using a cataloguing system. Workshop fee is $20 – prior bookings encouraged.
Talk with The Little Darkroom
In a Q&A-style talk, you’ll hear the story behind the little coastal darkroom in Mahurangi West, Auckland. Meet Abbie Cossey and learn about her DIY approach to photo printing and plant-based photo development. Free to attend.
Polaroid Photobooth by Splendid
Get your beauty shot done with Splendid’s analog photobooth. Choose from different Polaroid shapes, types, and sizes, pose in front of the lights and backdrop, and watch the magic of instant film come to life. Price per photo varies – walk-ins welcome.
Hosted at Studio One Toi Tū, f.stop is taking over the full building. Make a day of it and enjoy food by Sunday Burrito with Californian burritos.
Organised by Colectivo Narval (Chile) and Auckland Zinefest (NZ). Supported by The Black and White Box, Auckland Festival of Photography and Studio One Toi Tū.
Auckland Zinefest & Colectivo Narval
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