Hey Old People and Stay-At-Home Mums – We’re Not Spying On You With Our Drones
Time for a reality check - drones are not spying on you and they never have been. Here's why.
Building My Perfect Camera and Drone Adventure Pack
After many years of searching for the perfect load-out for all of my camera equipment I finally arrived at a solution that works perfectly for me, accommodates my DSLR and drone and is comfortable to carry on long hikes.
Airspace for Dummies – a Guide to Using OzRunways for Aussie Drone Pilots
This is a guide to the OzRunways app which can be used by Australian drone pilots to ensure they are not flying in restricted airspace.
The Change – Nine Signs You Might be Turning into a Lifestyle Photographer
Do you have a strange urge to add tan-and-teal filters to all your photographs? Have you started using the prayer 🙏 hands emoji all the time? You might be going through 'the change'.
Which is the Best Royalty Free Subscription Music Service for Photographers and Filmmakers?
The days of scrambling around in Soundcloud, YouTube or Facebook's (usually terrible) free music libraries are over - sign up for a subscription-based royalty-free music service and you can improve your videos with top-notch music that is 100% legal. Here are the seven best, rated and reviewed.
Twenty Eight of the Fifty Drone Photography of the Year Winning Photos Would be Illegal Under Australian Regulations
At least 28 of the 50 finalists in the Drone Photography of the Year competition could never have been taken legally in Australia.
The DJI Mavic 2 Pro for Landscape Photographers
The Mavic 2 Pro is DJI's most refined quadcopter yet - but is it the best choice for landscape photographers? We put it through its paces, test it rigorously and let you know if that Hasselblad badge is all show and no go.
Western Australia Leading the Way on Drone Use in National Parks in Australia
Forward-thinking park authorities in Western Australia have completely relaxed their drone regulations and removed any requirement to apply for permission before using them.
But Seriously, What’s With all the Drone Hate?
Quadcopter fliers are a target of hatred and violence and are being attacked by governments, local authorities and neighbourhood skunk farmers. But why and what can be done about it?
Hey Photographers – When You Give it Away You Diminish All of Our Work
Companies will continue to take the piss out of photographers for precisely as long as we let them.
How to Photograph Bioluminescent Oceans
Bioluminescent algae is an amazing and rare natural phenomenon and an amazing occurence to photograph. Here's how to maximise your chances of seeing it and how best to capture it if you do.
Building the Perfect Website for Photographers – Mission Impossible?
Is building the perfect website for photographers really Mission Impossible? Surely someone can improve on the woeful sites that are already out there.
My Most Meaningful Photographs – Celebrating World Photography Day
Celebrating World Photography Day with a blog post about how photography has shaped me and helped me muddle my way through life.
Lightning Strikes Twice – The Tale of the Bolt
I photographed a lightning bolt striking Seven Mile Beach National Park and discovered later that it had started a small bushfire which the local volunteer fire brigade responded to.
Why ‘Scientific’ Permits Make a Mockery of the Drone Whale Laws in Australia
Here in Australia we have some fairly stringent restrictions regarding […]
How I Got the Shot – Sunset Lightning
My lightning shot got a bit of attention and I was asked how best to capture such scenes, so here's a little guide.
Hugged To Death – The Instagram Generation Are Really Bad News for Beauty Spots
Beauty spots across the world are being ruined thanks to a new generation of photographers who care only about their standing on social media and not about the landscape they exploit.
Drone HDR – How to Easily Improve Your Low-Light Photographs
Drones can't handle low-light and high dynamic range scenes such as sunrises and sunsets. With a couple of simple techniques, however, you can successfully photograph even the most visually demanding of scenes with your drone.
Flying Your Drone in Australia – Where, When and How to do it Legally
Most people who buy a drone in Australia do so in total ignorance of the laws surrounding their use. So here's the low-down on flying a drone legally down-under.
Fear of Missing Out – The Photographer’s Dilemma
The social media buzz is that a hot new platform's arrived and 'fear of missing out' drives every photographer to set up an account. But why?
Get the Most out of the iPhone Camera App
The best camera is the one you have with you - and that camera will probably be an iPhone. So here's how to get the most of the built-in camera app.
How to Move Photographs and Videos On and Off Your Smartphone With PhotoSync
Get your photos and videos off your iPhone and onto your computer with ease and simplicity using this clever and multi-talented app.
How to Photograph Killer Sunsets
If you like colour in your photos then you need to nail your sunset shots, because that's when nature lays on a lightshow. Here are my top tips for snagging a stunning sunset keeper ... or two.
The Real Meaning Behind Instagram Hashtags
They adorn every Instagram post ever taken - but what do all those hashtags mean? I take a (not so serious) look at their definitions.