Welcome to my blog. Here you’ll find news announcements, words and images from various photography trips, some location guides and the occasional photography tip.
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What are AI Presets
So what are AI Presets? What is all the fuss about? There has been lots of chatter in the photography world lately about AI and how it fits into our world. I've put together this short video to give you my thoughts and my philosophy around AI. I hope it answers some...
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 I...
New Work – Autumn Winter 2023
New Zealand Landscape Photography 2023, by William Patino.
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 work...
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 you're...
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 compositions...
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 only one. Through...
Photographing Winter Landscapes
Photographing winter landscapes just takes some extra planning and flexibility. In this video you'll embark on a 3-day winter landscape photography adventure with me and my mate Dylan. We'll trek through the magnificent winter wilderness, capturing its beauty one...
Color Grading
Transform Your Photos: The Power of Color Grading in a Waterfall Shoot. Ever wondered how color grading can transform your photography? Join me as I revisit a location that has challenged me before, determined to capture an image that does justice to its beauty. In...
Planning and adapting in landscape photography
Planning and adapting in landscape photography is essential to capturing stunning landscape images. Pre-Visualisation is key in photography and visual art in general. When it comes to working with the landscape, we still need to adapt and react to what nature provides...
Landscape photography locations
Sometimes we think landscape photography locations need to be grand and majestic. But is landscape photography anywhere, anytime, even possible? What's holding you back? It's true that many professional landscape photographers (myself included) live and work in some...
Adobe AI
Is Adobe AI the death of photography? There is lots of chatter around at the moment now that Adobe has integrated AI technology into Photoshop. The Adobe AI update allows for text-to-image generation. In this video I give you a quick look at how it works and my...
Aerial Photography Tips
Looking for some Aerial Photography Tips? You've come to the right place! Aerial photography plays a huge role in my work and interpretation of the land. In this video, I share some aerial photography tips on how to plan and execute a successful aerial shoot....
Sony A7RV Review
Keen to know my Sony A7RV review? Is it worth purchasing? There are lots of reviews out there but in this video, I share my honest thoughts on using the Sony A7RV exclusively out in the New Zealand landscape. If you want to dive deeper into my online courses, check...
How to save and export your photos
Want to know how to save and export your photos for print and web use? You've come to the right place. Unleash the full potential of your photos by learning the best settings and processes for exporting in Lightroom and Photoshop! In this in-depth tutorial, I guide...
Editing Mistakes to Avoid
Want to know some common editing mistakes to avoid? Take a moment to watch the video below! When I first started my photography journey, I was reluctant to post process or spend any time developing those skills, and this certainly showed in my work. Over the years...
Capture Golden Light In The Forest
It can be difficult to properly capture golden light in the forest. But with a few tricks, it doesn't have to be.In this video join me out in the field as we capture some classic ancient New Zealand forest and time the shoot to coincide with the fleeting golden light...
Take Better Photos on Your Phone
Want to know how to take better photos on your phone? In this video I'll give you 4 key techniques that will help you take better photos on your phone. Unlock the power of your smartphone to capture stunning landscape images with this comprehensive tutorial! In this...