Life at 10mm – shooting with the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6
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.
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Sirui Tripod Official Ambassador
In 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.
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Winner of 2018 David Malin Astrophotography Competition
I’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.
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15 images that show why I love the Northern Territory Outback
In 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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7 things about the Arkaba Walk that left me completely inspired
The 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.
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Optus launches National Geographic App
On 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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Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D – Initial Impressions
I was lucky enough to have Laowa Australia lend me a pre-production Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens to test and review for several weeks. Here are some thoughts from my time with the lens.
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How to Shoot the Milky Way
While it’s one thing to be struck by the splendour of the Milky Way, capturing it in a single photo can be challenging. Here’s how you can plan and execute the perfect Milky Way photo shoot.
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Power up: Keeping electronic devices charged during hiking or travel
One question I get asked very often is how I keep my devices charged while I’m travelling and on long hikes. In this day and age we have a lot of power-hungry devices and keeping them powered over the long haul can be difficult. So here is a list of tips and solutions to keep your devices charged while you hike and travel.
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Digital Infrared Photography: A Startup Guide
Have an old digital camera sitting in the cupboard gathering cobwebs? Here’s why you should consider converting it to infrared to give it a new lease on life.
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NiSi Natural Night Filter – Initial Impressions
NiSi Filters have released a new filter dubbed the “Natural Night” filter. Unlike the rest of their filter range, this filter is designed for night photography. Essentially this filter will block light pollution. This has ideal applications for cityscape photography and astrophotography where light pollution can be a real problem.
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8 things about the Maria Island walk you have to experience for yourself
The Maria Island Walk is 4 day guided walk on Maria Island, off the east coast of Tasmania. I found this walk to be a very unique experience, with many different experiences rolled into one big adventure.
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Judge for the 2017 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition
I’m really honoured to be a judge for the 2017 Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year competition.
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NiSi Roadtrip 2016
In late 2016 I went on a five day roadtrip with three other photographers in conjunction with NiSi Filters Australia. We photographed the coastline and hinterland between Sydney and Byron Bay, holding some photo meets along the way.
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My 2016 Recap
It’s quite hard to believe that 2016 is drawing to a close. This year has been a very exciting one for me and I thought I’d put together a bit of a run-down of what I got up to, if anything as a great memento for the future.
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6 Things That Amazed Me In South Africa
A recent trip to South Africa really exceeded my expectations. What was it about this country that left such a great impression on me?
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Published in the iconic Tasmanian mountain book “The Abels”
I’m very honoured to have some of my images published in Tasmania’s mountain ‘bible’ known as ‘the Abels’.
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Charters Towers Astrophotography Workshop
I had such an awesome night helping run an Astrophotography Workshop in Charters Towers at Leahton Park.
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5th Annual Focus Photography Awards – Guest Speaker
In November 2016 I had the amazing opportunity of being the guest speaker at the 5th Annual Focus Photography Awards.
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Australian Photography Magazine – Infrared Article
In the September 2016 issue of the Australian Photography magazine you’ll find a feature article I wrote about infrared photography. It’s well worth a read if you’ve ever wondered what it’s all about and how you can get into it!
Practical Photography Magazine – September 2016
I just received the latest Practical Photography Magazine issue in the post direct from the UK. I contributed a short piece on developing your editing style and had a few images included as well.
A Morning at Belmore Falls
Belmore Falls is a 130m plunge waterfall in the Southern Highlands of NSW. It had been on my list as a location to visit and photograph for quite some time. I eventually got my chance to visit on the 5th of July…
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10 Reasons Why the Overland Track is a Must Do Experience
In early May 2016 I completed the Overland Track for the third time in as many years. Quite a few people asked me why I keep wanting to do the Overland Track, so I thought I would write an article about why I can’t stop going back.
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2016 Tasmanian Landscape and Nature Awards
This year I entered the inaugural photography competition run by the Wild Island Gallery in Hobart, called the ‘Tasmanian Landscape and Nature Awards’. This completion seeks out the best landscape and Nature images in Tasmania across several categories including animals, plants and landscapes. I’m really pleased to say that I placed first and third in…
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Milky Way astrophotography basics
Introduction Milky Way photography is extremely fun and can produce spectacular images. Below are some tips to help you make the best Milky Way images that you can. • Location: Find a location with minimal light pollution. The camera will be adjusted so that it is very sensitive to light, and therefore any ambient light…
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NiSi Filters Official Ambassador
In March 2016 I became an Official NiSi Filters Ambassador and Authorised Reseller. This post outlines which filters I use and provides some other links showing why I prefer to use this filter brand.
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2016 NSW AIPP Emerging Photographer of the Year
I decided to enter the 2016 AIPP NSW State Awards awards for the first time this year, and experienced a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions on the weekend during the judging. I decided to go into the CATC Design School in Ultimo to watch the judging live. It’s rather harrowing sitting there watching the…
DetailsEarth Hour 2016
Don’t forget that Earth hour is on tomorrow night between 8:30pm and 9:30pm local time. So switch off for an hour to protect the Places We Love! I was really honoured earlier this year when I was approached by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for use of an image in the “Places We Love” 2016…
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Australian Geographic – Big Shot – March-April 2016
I’m honoured to have one of my images featured in the Big Picture section of the March-April issue of Australian Geographic Magazine. It should be in the stores this coming week. Was great to mention to the stars of the image being Gavin Owen, Brendan Goodger, Jake Anderson, and Robert Gaunt. Also nice to have…
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2015 Monochrome Photographer of the Year
Monochrome Awards is proud to announce the winners of their 2nd photography contest! Australian photographer Luke Tscharke has been announced as the overall winner of Professional category with the title: Monochrome Photographer of the Year 2015 and $2000 prize money. His winning image, called ‘Barossa Bolt’ shows large storm and lightning strikes over the Barossa…
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