ABC Horton College Story I’d driven past the old Horton College portico a few times, wondering what it was and thinking it’d make a great subject for a landscape shot. On one aurora chase evening, it just all happened to come together. Georgie Burgess from ABC was writing a story about Horton College after having…
DetailsSony FE 16mm f/1.8 G: In the Field As a Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, I have the opportunity to access some fantastic lenses, and when Sony Australia sent me the new FE 16mm f/1.8 G, I was keen to see how it would work in my photography. While Sony Australia hasn’t requested this article, I…
DetailsAlpha Awards Astrophotography Judge 2025 I’m really excited to share that I’ve been asked to be the head judge for the Astrophotography category at this year’s Sony Alpha Awards. It’s fantastic to be involved as the competition celebrates its tenth year. Astrophotography has been such a huge part of my photography journey. While I’ve been…
DetailsThe 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.
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.
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