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What would MacGyver do? I’m constantly looking for smart ways to protect my clients’ floors from scratches caused by my light stands whenever I’m shooting on location. I saw this clever solution on a recent shoot that I did with a film crew and loved the MacGyveresque genius of it!  Continue Reading

What happens when you have to photograph a difficult or demanding person? In this episode, we focus on the hacks Gina has honed over 20 years of photographing everyone from Prime Ministers to divas and actresses to the shyest and most insecure people around. So many take-aways you can use for yourself. Enjoy the episode!...Continue Reading

I pitted my son’s 1000D against my Canon 1DS MK 111 and the results really surprised me! The contenders Canon 1000D with 18-55mm kit lens Weight 450gms Original cost $695 Raw File Size 9.8MB Canon 1DSMK 111 Weight 1210gms Original cost $8200 Raw File size 25MB New photographers and enthusiasts often ask me: which is...Continue Reading

How to organise an efficient and successful shoot. This episode focuses on what a professional photographer must have in place when you have clients, expectations and a finite time period to achieve the images needed. Gina and Valerie discover what you need in a client brief for advertising, editorial, event or portfolio shoots. They discuss...Continue Reading

I pitted my son’s 1000D against my Canon 1DS MK 111 and the results really surprised me! The contenders Canon 1000D with 18-55mm kit lens Weight 450gms Original cost $695 Raw File Size 9.8MB Canon 1DSMK 111 Weight 1210gms Original cost $8200 Raw File size 25MB New photographers and enthusiasts often ask me: which is...Continue Reading

How to organise an efficient and successful shoot. This episode focuses on what a professional photographer must have in place when you have clients, expectations and a finite time period to achieve the images needed. Gina and Valerie discover what you need in a client brief for advertising, editorial, event or portfolio shoots. They discuss...Continue Reading

I love this more than chocolate. Blue Light Blocking Glasses Did you know that our computers and mobile devices emit a blue light that tricks our brains into thinking it’s daytime? This is great when you need to get work done through the day and need to stay awake but spending late nights retouching or...Continue Reading

I love this more than chocolate. Blue Light Blocking Glasses Did you know that our computers and mobile devices emit a blue light that tricks our brains into thinking it’s daytime? This is great when you need to get work done through the day and need to stay awake but spending late nights retouching or...Continue Reading

On February 14, 2014, Australian actor Samuel Johnson completed a 15,955 km unicycle journey around Australia, broke the world record for the longest unicycle journey. He’s now raise almost $2 million for breast cancer research.   When Samuel first told me about his plans to ride a unicycle around Australia I thought he was crazy....Continue Reading