Why I Added Luminar Neo to My Lightroom Workflow (And You Should Too)
Luminar Neo vs Lightroom doesn’t have to be an either-or decision. In Part One of a new series on Luminar Neo, I share real before-and-after examples and explain how Luminar Neo now fits perfectly into my editing workflow to add subtle depth, colour, and mood - creating extra pizazz and oomph I didn’t even realise my images were missing!
Mastering Light: 7 Essential Tips for Landscape Photography
Light is the magic ingredient of every great landscape image. It shapes mood, reveals texture, and can turn even a simple scene into something extraordinary. In this guide, I share 7 essential tips to work with light in your landscapes, from golden hour glow to the delicate hues of reverse lighting. Read on for all the ways you can capture the magic of light!
9 ways to create artistic seascape photography
Coastal and beach scenes offer so many options to create different images, whether it’s using Neutral Density Filters or a polariser, choosing fast or slow shutter speeds, shooting from a high or low position, focusing on intimate details and abstracts or post-processing in multiple ways, the choice is endless. Seascapes might just be the most versatile landscape photography location you’ll encounter, read on for 9 Top Tips for creating Stunning Seascapes.
A beginners guide to ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photography
Want to add creativity and variety into your landscape photography? ICM (intentional camera movement) lets your inner creativity go wild, resulting in expressive, abstract, images that make stunning fine art prints. Learn how to create incredible ICM images with this easy-to-follow guide.
How to Photograph Star Trails in 6 Easy Steps
Have you seen star trail images of the night sky and thought they look hard to accomplish? By simply following these 6 steps you can easily create star trail images that are a unique way to showcase the beauty of the night sky.
7 tips on how to create perfect sunstars in your Landscape Photography
Sunstars add a compositional element creating extra interest and dimension, allowing you to create dramatic and beautiful landscape photography images. By following these seven tips, you'll be able to capture the perfect sunstar in any sunlit landscape scene.
A beginners guide to shooting the stars - astro photography
Shooting the Milky Way might seem hard for beginner photographers - where do you even begin? Check out these easy to follow tips on how to get outdoors and start capturing the amazing starry night skies - and NZ is the perfect place to learn.
5 tips to predict and photograph an amazing sunset (or sunrise)
Do you get caught out by sunsets that go from zero to hero in a matter of minutes? Want to know the secret to predicting and capturing amazing sunsets and sunrises that light up the whole sky? These 5 tips will make sure you have all the knowledge you need to have the best chance of being in the right place at the right time.
5 tips for photographing Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) in New Zealand
Capturing a stunning display of the Aurora Australis in New Zealand isn't as hard as you might think. With a little preparation and understanding of how aurora activity works, you can be lucky enough to witness and capture a stunning show. Read on for 5 easy tips to increase your chance of success!