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Welcome to my blog where I provide tips and tricks on photography and travel based on my experiences for photographers.
5 Key Rules to Follow When Composing a Photograph
Photography is an art form that thrives on a strong composition. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just...
Things to do in the Overberg
A brief summary of things to do in and around Arniston and the Overberg…
6 Tips for Capturing Beautiful Sunsets
Photographing beautiful sunsets is all about being prepared and paying attention to the details…
Roadtripping South Africa | Part 2/3
A roadtrip via George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Swartberg and Prince Albert.
Extend your Range
The price of camera gear in South Africa can hit your wallet hard when it comes to specialised equipment like...
Marketing your Art
Navigating the art market can be a challenging endeavor for visual artists, especially in a rapidly changing...
Capturing Summer Landscapes in South Africa: Embracing the Beauty of the Season
South Africa, with its diverse landscapes and rich natural beauty, offers a stunning backdrop for photographers...
Setting Photography Goals for the Year: Inspiring Your Photographic Journey
The start of a new year is an exciting time for photographers. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your photographic...
Is Photography Dead?
Exploring the idea that photography is not the same as what it was just a few years ago, particularly when faced with...
5 Tips on Photographing Architecture
By following these tips, you can start to capture beautiful and dramatic photographs of architecture…
5 Landscape Photography Mistakes Beginners Make
Avoiding these common mistakes will help you take better photos and improve your skills as a photographer.
Landscape Photography in South Africa
As a landscape photographer, I have always been drawn to the breathtaking beauty of South Africa. From the sandy...
A Short Guide to Shooting Street Photography
Follow these tips and you can start to capture candid street scenes that are full of character and charm…
3 Image Backup Strategies for Photographers
It’s important for photographers to have a solid image backup strategy in place to protect their work.
10 Best Travel Tips for Photographers
Keeping it personal, these are some tips and tricks I picked up along the way on my travels that may benefit you...
Travel Arniston, Western Cape | South Africa
The sinking of the Arniston Transport. Arniston is the only seaside village in South Africa to be named after...
How to Sell Giclée Prints Online
There are many ways to sell giclée prints online. As a photographer sometimes you can feel overwhelmed with all the...
8 Tips for Digital Photography
Digital cameras these days offer superb image quality allowing you to print images in large format, and heavily crop...
Why Photography is an Art
Photography is considered an art because it allows photographers to express themselves and their unique perspective...
Photographing Minimalist Landscapes
Creating awesome imagery can be easier than you think and it’s often the case that simple is best… read on.
The Best Interval Settings for Timelapse and Themes
How long should your timelapse be and how long should you shoot for?
Cycling Cape Town to Malawi — Part 1/3
Sharing a beauty of Africa and its people who love travellers and will embrace you, leaving a fuzzy warm feeling and...
London to Morocco Part 1/3
For this journey I travelled London → Morocco → Brussels → Berlin → Paris → Madrid → Algeciras → Tangier → Marrakech...
How to Overcome Shyness and Photograph Strangers
The joy of street photography is being in a position to take spontaneous shots of people as they go about their daily...
Architectural Photography 101 — Are You Making These 5 Mistakes?
Architectural photography can seem deceptively simple. But a fine interplay of perspective, focus and lighting...
How To Fix Shutter Speed Mistakes
Shutter speed plays a big role in the quality of digital images. It defines the length of time the digital sensor...
Macro Photography as a Beginner
Returning to photography after a lengthy sabbatical is in part inspired by Instagram
ISO for beginners — what you should know
ISO is right up there with shutter speed and aperture among your camera’s most important settings. But what is ISO...
Common Camera Issues when Travelling and How to Fix Them
When you travel with your camera in your bag, plenty of things can go wrong. Here are some common SLR digital...
Discovering Photographic Destinations: A Personal Perspective
As happens, you often meet up with photographers on your travels both domestic and abroad and one of the questions...