Hands up if you've ever taken and published a photograph on social media because you thought it would gain you more Likes, Followers or Faves. Hands up if you've posted an image on social media (Facebook, Instagram etc) and received unsolicited feedback that's made you...
How many times have you heard, or have you thought "Oh I could take that photo if I lived there/owned that/had a beautiful dog/house/baby etc. to work with"? We've probably all had these thoughts once or twice 'Perth/your hometown is boring, there is nowhere...
One of the things I often ask for when it comes to photography is for the photographer to tell a story through their images. At times, I'm greeted by blank stares, and at other times, with understanding nods that tell me that my audience is...
Do you ever feel like you just want to take the photos? You just want to feel the breeze on your face, click your shutter, and upload your images. You just want to create something beautiful and not have to deal with all...
Have you ever tried to get your camera to autofocus on one thing but it insists on focusing on something else? For instance, you might like your camera to focus on the centre of a flower, but it insists on focusing on some leaves behind...
Chiaroscuro, is an Italian term that refers to the intense contrast of light (chiar) and dark (oscuro) in art, famously used in the paintings of Rembrandt or Caravaggio to create a strong and dramatic mood. It is also referred to as 'clair obscur' or...
If you're like me, you have a love/hate relationship with photography. You love it but, sometimes, photography can be so frustrating! Sometimes you feel so dependent on light and weather, your ability, and even your gear. You can see that shot in your...
I was part of a recent exhibition of travel photography at the Epson Print Gallery in East Perth, Western Australia. As I was unable to attend the launch due to travel commitments (ironic, I know :-) ), I made a short video (ie. not so...
With the Fremantle International Portrait Prize closing date just around the corner (11 August 2017) and with the numbers of entries ramping up, it's worth while looking at what makes a strong and stand out portrait. Portraiture is a creative genre about as old as the...
The Internet loves quotes and memes -- they're the motivational posters for those who live and thrive in the digital era. It's no wonder that so many of us latch onto wise words that make their way through the news feeds of our social media...