Photographing the Kea

You guys know how much I love landscape photography, well photographing the kea out in their natural environment was even more mind-blowing! I’ve recently released some of my latest landscape images featuring these kea, so today I want to share a vlog showing...

How to edit your photos

So you’ve been out and captured some awesome images, well now let me show you how to edit your photos so that they pop! In this free video I share with you an editing workflow for your photography, to help you make the colors and light pop. This will bring your...

How to Shoot in Manual Mode

Want to learn how to shoot in manual mode with your camera? Watch this easy to follow video to understand the exposure triangle, how to correctly expose a scene and how to stop relying on auto modes. You’ll know how to shoot in manual mode in no time! If...

Composition Tips

It can be hard to know where to start when composing your landscape photos, but I can help you with these Composition Tips! Composing a scene is a lifelong process and is quite subjective, but there’s some solid fundamentals that I like to apply to my...

Common Photography MISTAKES

Want to know 5 common photography mistakes and how to fix them? You’ve come to the right place. In this video i’m going to walk you through my tips! Are you unhappy with your photography? Or sick of getting inconsistent results? Well, you’re not the...

Adobe AI Noise Reduction

In this video I want to show you how to clean your images with Adobe AI Noise Reduction. Adobe has finally implemented an enhanced noise reduction feature to Lightroom and Photoshop, with ‘AI DeNoise.’ In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Adobe...

Photograph the Night Sky

Want to know how to photograph the night sky? Ever wondered how people shoot the Aurora? Well, I was recently blessed to experience a pretty amazing show of the Southern Lights, and I’m excited to share what happened, my techniques used, and the images I created. This...

Lightroom and Photoshop Presets and Installation

Today I want to share a video on Lightroom and Photoshop presets and installation.  Using presets is a great way to test different looks and get a quick edit of your images in seconds. Adobe have made a few changes recently so I wanted to do a quick walkthrough for...

Wide Angle Landscape Photography Tips

The wide angle lens is one of a landscape photographers most valuable tools, but there’s some specific ways to utilise this lens to really make the most out of it. Check out the below video where I give you some simple and effective tips, so you can start...

Tips for Wide-Angle Landscape Photography

Struggling with your wide-angle lens? Let me help, in this video i’ll share my best composition tips for wide-angle landscape photography! The wide-angle lens is a staple for landscape photographers, it’s one of my favourite lens’. My 16 – 35mm...

Landscape Photography Video Tutorials

It’s been very rewarding releasing my video tutorials where I share my knowledge and love for landscape photography. Feedback has been great and many have sent through images showing their improvements and how this series has helped them. Check out the offical...

Milford Sound – Location Guide

So, you’re in the South Island of new Zealand and want to check out Milford Sound? Sweet, I don’t blame you! If you’re looking at getting the most out of your visit and coming home with some great photos, here’s a few things to keep in mind for...

The Next Chapter: Moving To New Zealand

Born and raised on the South Coast of NSW Australia, my home has always been in and around the seaside suburbs of Wollongong. Over the past 30 years I’ve witnessed some amazing sights, experienced  growth, change and explored escarpment trails and countless...

A weekend in Port Macquarie NSW

Ok, so technically this wasn’t a weekend but it made for a better title to describe the 2 night/3days I recently spent exploring this vibrant stretch of NSW coastline on a recent shoot for Port Macquarie and Visit NSW. For those who follow my work,...

Patagonia – mountains of storms

My eyes are tired but under the moonlight I can faintly make out the faces of the immense mountains that pierce the cloud right before me. After 30+ hours of transit and a 4 hour drive through the night, it’s 4am here in Chile and time to briefly rest my eyes. As I...

5 NSW landscapes that’ll make you feel small

Ever since I took up photography as my full time profession I’ve been blessed to have done a lot of travel to some amazing destinations around the world. But what a lot of people may not realise is that there is so much beauty right here at my doorstep. I live in New...

Swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura, NZ

Gliding across dim waters, anticipation builds as the pre-dawn light begins to burn like embers on the horizon. Shadows sporadically dance beneath the surface, almost like an illusion. But as the light spills across the deep it soon becomes clear that we’re not alone...

Hong Kong – Locations for nature lovers

It’s mid December and I’m seated on a Cathay Pacific flight to Sydney, returning home after 5 days exploring the natural landscapes of Hong Kong. Yes, Hong Kong. Much more than a vibrant, bustling city, HK boasts some incredible natural scenery from the...

East Coast NSW – A family road trip

After a huge year traveling abroad, I was more than eager to hit the road recently with my wife and son on a road trip for the guys at Britz and Maui. This wasn’t my first time traveling by camper van, however it was my first time doing so with a pregnant wife...

Castaway Island Fiji – A week in paradise

After a busy year and a new born baby on the way, a family vacation was well overdue. Now despite being a sucker for cold, rugged landscapes, I really owed my wife some quality time in the sun. So with that in mind we headed to the vibrant turquoise waters of Fiji for...

Bombo Quarry – Photography Location Guide

When it comes to landscape/seascape photography locations, Bombo Quarry is easily up there with the best in the world. A short drive from my home, Bombo is a place that has inspired much of my early coastal photography and after countless visits I’m still...

Memoirs of Canada

Looking at the scene before me, my mind can’t help but wander. Back to a time before roads and trains, when a cell phone wasn’t checked every 5 minutes in case we might be missing out on something. Although it is our modern necessities that have helped...

New Zealand’s top 10 photography locations

Boasting some of the finest natural landscapes on Earth, it’s no secret that both the North and South Island of New Zealand are a paradise for photographers and nature lovers alike. Now I’m a huge advocate for creating your own adventure and can’t...

A weekend on Hayman Island

With all the travel I do, quality family time is something I really cherish. So when any opportunity comes up for my family to travel with me, I am more than stoked. Thanks to Mastercard AU, I recently spent a few days on the stunning and iconic One&Only Hayman...

Outback Australia – Exploring Kings Canyon

In the heart of Australia, about 300kms from Uluru, across vast stretches of red sand, rises the pre-historic sandstone walls of Kings Canyon. A thriving home to numerous plant and wildlife and expansive skies that stretch from east to west, this special part of the...

Mountain Designs Hiking Gear Review

I consider myself a pretty light hearted guy but there is a couple of things I do take seriously, namely my photography and outdoor equipment. These are the two things I completely rely upon when I’m out in the field and need to be able to trust, particularly...

5 must do’s in New Zealand’s Mackenzie Region

One of the most common questions I’m asked is ‘what’s the one place to visit in New Zealand?’ Now it’s not an easy task to narrow all of NZ’s goodness down to just one place but if there was one location that summed it all up for me...

The Budawangs – Morton National Park NSW

Despite having spent my whole life living on the South Coast of NSW, the Budawangs in Morton National Park is an area I’d only heard of recently. After stumbling across some inspiring 1970’s film images from Dennis Rittson, I was more than surprised to...

Iceland Road Trip

There’s not much to say about Iceland that hasn’t already been said. Its raw, rugged and diverse landscape is like no other and I can tell you now that this video certainly doesn’t do justice to my experience here. I ventured to Iceland at the end of...

Tasmania – The Great Eastern Drive

I recently travelled with my family along one of Australia’s greatest drives, the ‘Great Eastern Drive’ in Tasmania and let me tell you, they really have it all down there. From mountains and forests to white sandy beaches, cosy cafes and miles of...

Cathedral Rocks Kiama Location Guide

Cathedral Rocks is located in Kiama Downs on the South Coast of NSW Australia. It’s a place that I have frequented many times since picking up a camera, in fact I’d say well over 100 times now! I’ve captured some personal favourite images here over...

Arise – Kirkjufell Iceland

As the year comes to an end, I wanted to share here an unreleased image from 2015 and what is now one of my all time personal faves. I often avoid detailed explanations and stories behind my work, perhaps to avoid coming across as pretentious. However this one holds...

After 10 days in Iceland, my life won’t be the same

Iceland is a country that has long been on my bucket, a place that I’ve seen thousands of images of but needed to witness with my own eyes. After day 1 all my expectations were met. After a full 10 days I knew life wouldn’t be the same again. Being exposed to such...

12 Photos that will make you want to visit New Zealand

From rolling green hills, cloud piercing mountains, forests, waves and way too many attractions I can mention in an opening sentence, it’s just not fair that one little country tucked down on the Tasman can boast so much natural beauty. Alas, this is New Zealand and...

Milford Sound – Definitely Worth The Drive

Milford Sound is a place that really needs no introduction. Located in the Fiordland National Park on the South West of New Zealand’s South Island, this slice of pre-historic paradise is raw, dramatic, captivating and remote. After almost two years since my last...

Swimming With Turtles – Tropical North Queensland

Finally! Over the past couple of years I have been privileged to snorkel in some amazing locations off the east and west coast of Australia, all which have regular turtle sightings. Despite this, I never had any encounters myself. I was beginning to lose hope. But all...

New Zealand’s Must See Region

So you’re heading to New Zealand’s South Island but not sure exactly where to go? I’ve visited enough times this year to raise some alarm bells at customs, memorise the AirNZ safety vids and make a few mates at the local supermarkets. With that in mind I feel like I...

A Family Holiday To New Zealand

A big part of my job involves travel and although it can be amazing, I certainly do miss my wife and son whilst on the road. After a handful of trips to NZ this year I still couldn’t get enough, so Renee and I decided it would be a perfect place to take our son...

Adventures along the Central Coast of NSW

After a few interstate and international trips, I was stoked to recently work on a campaign much closer to home with DNSW. The Central and North Coast of NSW boasts some of the most beautiful and underrated landscapes in Australia. From tropical beaches, golden...

The Real Christmas Island

My skin glistens in a fusion of sweat and fresh spring water as the late afternoon light filters through the thick jungle surrounds. I’m standing before a remote waterfall 2600 kms west off the coast of mainland Australia, on an island known more for it’s political...

My Top 3 Places To See in South Korea

I recently returned from a week long trip in South Korea on a campaign with Samsung. Here I was a part of the NX Traveler tour and had the privilege of exploring some amazing locations, great company and absorbing the Korean culture. Although I obviously didn’t...

5 things I learnt in New Zealand

I recently returned from photographing a short campaign for Tourism New Zealand, which involved exploring the west coast of the south island. This was my second time in this country and really solidified my belief that this is one of the most beautiful places on...

Purakaunui Falls – The star of absolution

The Purakaunui Falls are an extremely popular waterfall located in The Catlins in the southern South Island of New Zealand. I usually try to avoid locations that have been shot to death by photographers but some places deserve a visit no matter what, even just to...