Field Notes & Reflections
Welcome to a space where creativity meets conversation.
Here I share my thoughts, experiences, and lessons from years behind the lens, from composition tips and editing techniques that make your work stand out, to reflections on the creative scene here in Perth and beyond. Expect practical guidance, honest discussions, and the occasional creative spark that reminds us why we fell in love with photography in the first place.
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Why Photographers & Videographers Aren’t “Just ...
There was a time when being a photographer or videographer meant focusing on your craft. You’d shoot.You’d edit.You’d deliver incredible work. And that was enough. Now? We’re expected to be:...
Why Photographers & Videographers Aren’t “Just ...
There was a time when being a photographer or videographer meant focusing on your craft. You’d shoot.You’d edit.You’d deliver incredible work. And that was enough. Now? We’re expected to be:...
Why I Don’t Fear Shadows in Photography
Photography is often described as the art of capturing light. But for me, the real magic often lives in the shadows. Over the past few years, I’ve realised something important...
Why I Don’t Fear Shadows in Photography
Photography is often described as the art of capturing light. But for me, the real magic often lives in the shadows. Over the past few years, I’ve realised something important...
What I’d Focus on First If I Were Learning Phot...
If I were starting photography again, I wouldn’t change the camera I picked up — but I would absolutely change what I focused on first. Not trends.Not what everyone else...
What I’d Focus on First If I Were Learning Phot...
If I were starting photography again, I wouldn’t change the camera I picked up — but I would absolutely change what I focused on first. Not trends.Not what everyone else...
Beyond the Postcard Shot: Why Photography Is Ch...
If you’ve entered a photography competition recently, chances are you’ve seen this phrase appear more and more: “We want to see beyond the postcard shot.” It sounds simple — but...
Beyond the Postcard Shot: Why Photography Is Ch...
If you’ve entered a photography competition recently, chances are you’ve seen this phrase appear more and more: “We want to see beyond the postcard shot.” It sounds simple — but...
Point & Shoot vs Storytelling: Why Intention Ma...
Following On From My Recent Video… A few days ago, I shared a short reel comparing “point & shoot” photography with intentional storytelling — and it caught a lot of...
Point & Shoot vs Storytelling: Why Intention Ma...
Following On From My Recent Video… A few days ago, I shared a short reel comparing “point & shoot” photography with intentional storytelling — and it caught a lot of...
Will Camera Clubs Survive the Next Decade? How ...
A fading hum in the darkroom Once, camera clubs were the beating heart of photography.Rooms dimmed to the soft whirr of projectors, the quiet shuffle of prints passed from hand...
Will Camera Clubs Survive the Next Decade? How ...
A fading hum in the darkroom Once, camera clubs were the beating heart of photography.Rooms dimmed to the soft whirr of projectors, the quiet shuffle of prints passed from hand...