PhotoBlog
This site also documents my return to photography, one image a day, one story at a time.
Quick-tips - Pre-visualization, planning and knowledge
I am frequently asked, “How did you get that shot?” to which I answer vaguely “time”. However, there are some very particular steps I go through in order to get my shots, and I am going to share them with you using a recent picture as an example.
Quick-tips - Batteries and memory cards
It does not matter how good your camera is, or how much your lens costs, because without batteries and memory cards, they are worthless!
Interview - Andries Alberts
I came across Andries on JungleDragon (a wildlife community website). Not only does he have some fantastic images, but some jaw-dropping wildlife stories from his time working in the wilds of Namibia!
Quick-tips - Lighting Night time Wildlife
Shooting in low light conditions is tough enough, so how can we shoot in dark? Well... bring you own light.. Any light!
Travel - Jerusalem, Israel
Here is another one from the archives... A quick 3 day jaunt to Jerusalem in Israel back in 2011.
Quick-tips - Making your stars pop!
Here's a quick tip to make your nighttime sky go 'boom' with one simple trick in adobe lightroom!
Quick-tips - What lens next?
"What lens should I get next?" is a common question I am asked and it is not a simple answer. But one little trick i use to help me decide which lens i should buy next is to examine my current lens/focal length usage. By looking at this information you can see if you need a direct lens upgrade, or to go longer/wider... I hope this video helps! :)