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Above: I’m always amazed by just how much detail can be rescued from the shadow areas in an image. Have you ever taken a shot using flash where the flash didn’t fire or you’ve been in a rush and underexposed the image? Yeah me too! It’s a real bummer because these are often the shots...Continue Reading

Above: I photographed actor and comedian Rhys Darby for Foxtel Australia’s “Whose Line Is it Anyway” The energy you bring to a shoot is going to have a huge impact on the person you are photographing so it’s really important that you check your mood, body language and tone during a portrait shoot. It’s not...Continue Reading

This simple little tip will make a big impact on how you view your images. Above: When working in the Develop Module in Lightroom tap “L” on your keyboard once to dim the filmstrip and tool panels around your image. Above: Lights out mode (Dimmed) removes distractions but still lets you view filmstrip and tools....Continue Reading

Above: Vasto, Italy photographed on my Canon 5DMK111 and 24-105mm lens ISO 100,F8 @1/1000th sec You’ve heard the saying “location, location” right? Well, did you know the place you spend the most time in is going to impact how successful you will become as a photographer? I believe the place you spend the majority of...Continue Reading

By now, I’m sure you’ve figured out that I love sharing my passion for photography. That’s why I deliver courses, and share my knowledge in my podcast and newsletter. I love seeing other people get inspired by the images they can create. So when the guys at 5DayDeal asked me to get involved in a wonderful...Continue Reading

Above: Spotted these gorgeous creatures on the beach in Seminyak, Bali. The owner informed me they live, eat and sleep together along with three puppies. Aside from the cuteness factor I also had to contend with fading light and the fact that these guys were heavily backlit. The image was photographed using a Canon 5DMk11,...Continue Reading

Above: This is one of the most genius and cheap MacGyver hacks I’ve ever seen. The credit goes to one of my assistants (thanks Maté!). Have you ever wanted to shoot with studio strobes and a fast lens but found your lights were too powerful? Yeah, me too! The work around is to use a...Continue Reading

Above: I photographed Tegan Higginbotham for a promo shoot for Foxtel Australia’s new show “Whose Line Is It Anyway” using a beauty dish and white reflector. “A man can eat an elephant if need be, one bite at a time.” – Chinese proverb Have you ever wondered how the guy who got the contract to...Continue Reading

Above: Lanterns, Seminyak, Bali photographed using Canon 5DMK111, 24-105mm lens @95mm F 4 @ 1/125th second ISO 5000. “I told the universe (and anyone who would listen) that I was committed to living a creative life not in order to save the world, not as an act of protest, not to become famous, not to...Continue Reading