I had the pleasure this week of photographing a resort down the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, Pumula Beach Hotel. It was a 2 day adventure where I was to capture as many aspects of the hotel experience as possible. Apart from God having blessed us with the most amazing weather in time for the shoot of a beach resort where we're trying to showcase 'fun in the sun' and the … [Read more...]
Equipment is key
May 8, 2009 by Leave a Comment
As I become a better photographer and explore more avenues within my photography and push the boundaries of my ability, I realise more and more the vale of good equipment. I have recently upgraded the body I shoot with to the latest beast from Canon in the 5D Mark II but now I'm finding the 24-105mm L lens not sufficient for portraiture and at wide angle has quite severe barrel … [Read more...]
Composition advice for interior architectural photography
January 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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Setting up a Photo studio
January 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I have always wanted to be able to properly do product photography and have access to good lighting for simple, small projects. I've been doing some research and have found the following instructional video. Then they go on to showcase some info on some good practise photography tips. … [Read more...]
Depending on what we take for granted
November 17, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It's amazing how we can take the little things for granted but I was recently on a shoot and, as is on on most occassions, I utilize the tungsten lighting that is supplied by the interior lighting of establishment I'm photographing. Well during my latest shoot the power went off at that critical dusk time which is so important to my interior shoots. There was nothing we could … [Read more...]
Shooting in overcast weather
November 7, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I recently was on a shoot where the client wanted to postpone due to inclement overcast weather. I was adamant that it would be fine and convinced the client we should proceed. Well the results spoke for themselves and my client was suitably impressed. You see the beauty I often find with big dark clouds is that they add mood and soften the light. Then depending on the original … [Read more...]
The Digital Darkroom
October 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Just like our predessors using film needed to have a good knowledge in the darkroom to output great images to print, so to do we as digital photographers need to know a thing or two about the post processing elements and tricks available to us. I use Adobe Photoshop CS3 and it was a simple tutorial book by Scott Kelby, The 7 Point System, that really directed me to getting … [Read more...]
SA Home Owner Cover Image
October 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The November issue of South African Home Owner magazine features my image on the cover. It has been quite a progression with this magazine for me as I first approached them in early 2006 to photograph for them in Durban but at that time they were still using photographers who shot tranny thus would not consider my skills shooting only in digital. This all changed from their … [Read more...]
Canon 5D Mark II
October 24, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Unbelievable camera - I'm counting down the days to owning mine! I was invited to the Canon Roadshow 2008 which showcased aerial and fashion photography. But the emphasis of this roadshow was to showcase Canon's 2 new bodies ie. 50D and 5D Mark II and their 2 new lenses ie. 18-200mm IS and the 24mm F1.4 prime. I have great interest in the new 5D Mark II to replace my current … [Read more...]
