The thing about photography is that you are always learning. Photography is about seeing both what is in front of you and also the image you want to make. There are times when I want to reinterpret an image that I have previously taken.The image...
When I am photographing a job I am always looking for an element of design, often an abstract shape or angle for something different. On a recent architectural job I was trying to look at some stairs from an unusual angle. I got this shot...
Preparing for the NZIPP awards this year I asked another photographer for advise on my images. There was an image that I wasn't sure if I wanted to enter, when he saw it he really loved it and encouraged me to enter it. So I...
This image was entered into the NZIPP Iris awards it was my highest scoring image, gaining a silver distinction award. It was entered into the commercial category of the awards. I was disappointed not to do better in this category having won it in 2010...
When I photograph architecture there is a period in the evening when the light outside the building and the light inside the building are the same brightness. This is the time that I get my favourite shots, especially with buildings with lots of glass.This is...
During a walk in Auckland I ended up in Britomart at dusk with an image before me that I had to take. I got out my camera and since I did not have a tripod with me I hand held a shot with a high...
Another image from my evening walkabout in Auckland, also looking up. The NZIPP conference and awards was such a stimulating time I was just buzzing with ideas. There is so much more learning that I got out of it that I want to apply to...
I have just returned from Auckland. I was attending the NZIPP (New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers) awards and conference. This year was a mixed year in the awards, while disappointed with some of my results, I did achieve a silver Distinction, a silver and...
As a professional photographer it is important to experiment with new ideas, this keeps you fresh and leads to new techniques. My aim is to lead others rather than being a follower.Over the last couple of years I have experimented with HDR and have enjoyed...
Today we had a polar blast, this meant that there was snow to lower levels than I have ever seen here in Taranaki. A great opportunity to get out and record some snow scenes with only a 10min drive.I am a great believer in having...