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12 Days of Christmas In this my second contributing piece to Shutterbug let’s travel back to 1994, when I shot my popular series “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Following the initial success of my early greeting cards it was suggested that I should think about creating my own version of the popular traditional song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Although I’m Australian, we lived in New Zealand for 18 years (following my husband’s 30-year television career) and one concern I had about this idea was that the song was possibly more popular in New Zealand, Australia and the UK as opposed to the United […]

12 Days of Christmas In this my second contributing piece to Shutterbug let’s travel back to 1994, when I shot my popular series “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Following the initial success of my early greeting cards it was suggested that I should think about creating my own version of the popular traditional song .....

Using Warming Gels We are going to examine using warming gels and the impact it can make in your photography. Warming gels add warmth and an inviting look into your images. They come in a variety of strengths (1/4; ½ and full) and are easy to use. I use Profoto lights (various kinds) and you can purchase a warming gel kit that magnetizes directly to your lights or you can use a holder and insert the warming gel sheet into it. I use warming gels both indoors and outdoors. Let’s start with indoors. When you use your warming gel, you will want to […]

Using Warming Gels We are going to examine using warming gels and the impact it can make in your photography. Warming gels add warmth and an inviting look into your images. They come in a variety of strengths (1/4; ½ and full) and are easy to use. I use Profoto lights (various kinds) and you can purchase a […]

Capture the wedding day like Bohemian Rhapsody “Is this the real life? is it just fantasy…” When those famous words come over the speaker, every single person within earshot prepares themselves to sing along. What made that complicated, anti-formatic song such a hit, and how can you as a photographer use the formula behind this musical masterpiece to your benefit? Bohemian Rhapsody is an epic, and it definitely overcame all the obstacles thrown at it before it was released over the airwaves. The reason it resonates with so many even to this day, is because it takes the listener on a ride. A complete roller coaster of […]

Capture the wedding day like Bohemian Rhapsody “Is this the real life? is it just fantasy…” When those famous words come over the speaker, every single person within earshot prepares themselves to sing along. What made that complicated, anti-formatic song such a hit, and how can you as a photographer use the formula behind this musical mas...

New Equipment, a Bucket List Trip, and Getting the Shot It is hard to watch youtubers review a new piece of equipment and not get excited about it. However, testing a new camera with models in a controlled situation, or taking bangers in some exotic remote location, is a far cry from using it on a paying job. Implementing a new camera into your daily work flow can be challenging. When I made the switch from my DSLR to a mirrorless camera, I struggled with it. I didn’t understand the new focusing system and it felt strange in my hands. Did I really have to learn to use all this […]

New Equipment, a Bucket List Trip, and Getting the Shot It is hard to watch youtubers review a new piece of equipment and not get excited about it. However, testing a new camera with models in a controlled situation, or taking bangers in some exotic remote location, is a far cry from using it on a paying job. Implementing a new camera into your daily [&h...