Should I crop my image?
There are generally two kinds of photographers – those that develop their images in software and those that “get it right in camera” and don’t do any post processing other than basic tonal adjustments....
Category: Tips & Tricks
What’s in my camera bag?
I’ve been asked what’s in my camera bag several times lately, so I thought I’d explain what photographic equipment I carry and why. Travel Photography When I’m travelling I actually pack pretty light these...
Work the scene
Move around your subject When you’re out making photographs, don’t forget to “work the scene”. Move around your subject and make photographs at different angles and different perspectives. Don’t just take photos… make photos!...
Off the beaten track
Sometimes it’s fun to “go where the GPS thinks you should go”, rather than take the regular way to a location. Earlier this year I went to Melbourne in Victoria (Australia) to participate in...
Zone Focusing and Hyperfocal Distance
I was listening to an episode of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast recently. Martin was talking about hyperfocal distance and how to calculate it. If you don’t already listen to Martin’s podcasts then I suggest...
Removing objects in photographs
Should I remove objects from photographs? This is a question I’ve been asked more than once. The answer is simple… “it depends”. If you’re a photojournalist that makes a living making newsworthy images, then...
Change your perspective
Changing your perspective when making photographs can result in images that are instantly recognisable, yet different and more engaging. Let’s take a look at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Most people today know what...
Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco
I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve seen people standing near the glass of a large aquarium, taking photographs with their camera’s pop up flash ‘up and firing’. It’s highly unlikely they’ll...