Photography Tips

The life of a travel photographer can be exciting, exhausting and, at times, dangerous. As in all things, the choices you make determine your reality and, with that, the success of your photos.

Color balance is a fundamental aspect of photography. My own, extensive exploration of color balance has deeply affected how I perceive and photograph the world around me. Let me share that knowledge, showcased with images from Greenland and China, to demonstrate how control over color balance will positively impact the success of your photos.

Depth Of Field (DOF) can be confusing and may seem overly complex and technical. I still remember the breakthrough that came when I mastered depth of field and how it became a critical factor in being able to create more professional looking and emotionally charged images.

It’s fun and a very satisfying experience to make truly great photos while visiting major art galleries and museums. Here’s what my own practical experience has allowed me to discover along the way that will help you make your own great photos when you next visit a major art space.

Creating abstract photos is a fun way by which I’ve been able to build a more creative approach into the way I make photos. Whether it’s in-camera techniques such as macro or creative movement, or playing around with different renderings or techniques in Photoshop, there’s a few simple approaches to abstract photography that enables me to have fun and produce more creative photos, more often.

What is a High Dynamic Range scene and is a HDR workflow the solution you need when photographing under high contrast lighting conditions? What I've learned along my own journey taking HDR photos will give you all the information you’ll need to be able to make really great High Dynamic Range photos when the conditions demand it.

Researching the language of color has taught me how to craft more colorful and creative photos and increased my fascinating for the world in which we live. Here’s how an understanding of color will lead to better photos and a deeper connection with the world around you.

One of the things I learned, while migrating from an analogue to a digital photography workflow, was how to use the right color space to produce better photos.

My visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud was an amazing experience with great photo opportunities. But is it safe? I only wish I knew then what I know now.

Light is the most fundamental aspect of photography. Here's how I've learned to evoke emotion by controlling the color of light to make amazing photos.

White balance is of critical importance to aspiring photographers. Here’s what I’ve learned about white balance and how it can improve your photos right now.

Color saturation is an important tool you can use to create emotively powerful color photos. My own experiments with color saturation have greatly influenced the outcome of my photos.

Buying one or more fast camera lenses is a big decision. However, with the knowledge I’m going to share, you’ll be in a position to buy the right lens to dramatically improve the photos you make.

The emu is fascinating and, potentially, dangerous. But, in the right circumstances, great photos are possible of this fast running, silly bird with really scary eyes.

Antarctica is vast and provides many opportunities for awe inspiring wildlife and landscape photography. Extensive research untaken prior to my own Antarctic adventure enabled me to create an extensive portfolio of photos that showcases the beauty of this stunning and remote part of the world.