The short-list for the 2022 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year was released today. I’m really excited to announce that I have two images shortlisted in the new Astrophotography category. There are some great images this year with the monochrome category particularly strong. Well done to my friend Paul Hoelen for being included in…
DetailsIn 2020 during the brief break in restrictions I was part of an incredibly special trip down the Franklin River. I was the Drone Operator/Videographer as part of the crew for a film called ‘Franklin’. It was certainly one of the most exhilarating, challenging, and meaningful experiences of my photographic career. The Franklin movie tells…
DetailsOn 15th of May 2021 I managed to be featured in a double page spread in the TasWeekend section of the Hobart Mercury newspaper. I was pleased how the pictures and story came up!
I was lucky enough to have the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 on some of my trips. Here are some of my thoughts on it.
DetailsIn September 2018 I became an Official Sirui Tripods Ambassador and Authorised Reseller. This post outlines which tripods I use and provides some other links showing why I prefer to use this filter brand.
DetailsI’m extremely honoured to say that I was announced as the overall winner of the 2018 David Malin Astrophotography Awards in Parkes. I also won first place in the Nightscapes category.
DetailsIn late September 2017 I visited Alice Springs and the West Macdonnell Ranges. Whilst the unseasonal weather made photography challenging, we had some amazing experiences which proved the outback remains beautiful in whatever conditions you have on your visit.
DetailsThe Arkaba Walk is a 4 day guided walk through the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. I left the walk feeling utterly inspired, and these are some of the reasons why.
DetailsOn July 6th I was invited by telecommunication company Optus to attend an exclusive event at Sydney’s Centennial Homestead. During the event I learned that Optus has been quite busy partnering with National Geographic on a world first mobile app.
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