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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If You Develop Your Images, Is It Still Photogr...

Claire Gilham-Martin

Every so often, the same debate seems to come around again: “If you edit your photographs, it’s not really photography.” I’ve been seeing this said quite a lot lately, and...

If You Develop Your Images, Is It Still Photogr...

Claire Gilham-Martin

Every so often, the same debate seems to come around again: “If you edit your photographs, it’s not really photography.” I’ve been seeing this said quite a lot lately, and...

There's Taking Photos... Then There's Photography

Claire Gilham-Martin

During one of my recent Photoshop workshops, a client said "There's taking photos... and then there's photography." It wasn't said to criticise anyone or suggest one is better than the...

There's Taking Photos... Then There's Photography

Claire Gilham-Martin

During one of my recent Photoshop workshops, a client said "There's taking photos... and then there's photography." It wasn't said to criticise anyone or suggest one is better than the...

The Danger of Borrowed Creativity in Photography

Claire Gilham-Martin

In today’s photography world, recognition can happen incredibly fast. One image.One viral post.One award. Sometimes that’s all it takes for a photographer’s name to suddenly appear everywhere. But there’s a...

The Danger of Borrowed Creativity in Photography

Claire Gilham-Martin

In today’s photography world, recognition can happen incredibly fast. One image.One viral post.One award. Sometimes that’s all it takes for a photographer’s name to suddenly appear everywhere. But there’s a...

Are We Shooting for Perfection… or for Feeling?

Claire Gilham-Martin

Photography has changed a lot over the last 10–15 years. There was a time when a “good” photo was judged almost entirely on technical perfection. Sharp focus.Correct exposure.Clean, noise-free images.Accurate colours....

Are We Shooting for Perfection… or for Feeling?

Claire Gilham-Martin

Photography has changed a lot over the last 10–15 years. There was a time when a “good” photo was judged almost entirely on technical perfection. Sharp focus.Correct exposure.Clean, noise-free images.Accurate colours....

Where Should You Start With Social Media in Pho...

Claire Gilham-Martin

When you first step into photography, social media feels like the obvious place to share your work. And then you discover… hundreds of photography groups. Advice everywhere. Opinions everywhere. And...

Where Should You Start With Social Media in Pho...

Claire Gilham-Martin

When you first step into photography, social media feels like the obvious place to share your work. And then you discover… hundreds of photography groups. Advice everywhere. Opinions everywhere. And...

Why Photographers & Videographers Aren’t “Just ...

Claire Gilham-Martin

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 ...

Claire Gilham-Martin

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:...