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Make Your Wedding Stress Free pt3

2011-08-01T16:06:00.001+10:00

5. Showing emotion to wedding vendorsWedding vendors love soppy brides. Why? Because it means they cancharge full price and get away with it. You need to haggle to get the price down on just about everything youbuy, and you need to do it without showing your true feelings because,if you do, you’ll never get any kind of discount. So, make sure you ask for a discount without bringing emotion into

Make your wedding Stress Free pt2

2011-07-20T10:21:00.004+10:00

Following on from our article last week here are the next two tips in this series that will help you minimise the stress you may feel when you are preparing for your wedding. 3. Don't Drag Your Feet If you want a catastrophe in the week leading up to, or the day of the wedding, just put things off. The more organized you are and the better you have delegated those "last minute" things, the more

Make your wedding Stress Free

2011-07-14T15:07:00.000+10:00

I have been working in the wedding industry for the last 20 years. During that time I have photographed hundreds of weddings and have had the privilege to be part of and share with Brides, Grooms and their families, one big event in their lives that brings to them so much, joy & happiness. Long before the memorable moments there has been an enormous amount of work put into the preparation and

TJM 4x4Masters Series

2011-07-06T14:37:00.000+10:00

Got some great new lenses recently and wanted to have a play with them. Since I love 4WDs I thought I would visit the TJM 4x4 Masters Series hosted at Eastern Creek, NSW. It was a dusty day and there were a few broken 4x4s, However it was great to see the various custom modified Fourbys taking on the challenges of this difficult course. Plenty of Air and some mud thrown in our faces made it

Lady Gaga and Polaroid Join Forces to revive the instamatic

2011-06-29T09:34:00.002+10:00

With the advent of digital cameras came the demise of the iconic polaroid instamatic. No longer would we press the button, seconds later a piece of photographic emulsion spitting out of our lunch box shaped cameras. Waving it around in the air till it dried and then passing the surreal coloured images around our group of friends. Now we shoot with our Iphones and instantly SMS or email to our

Amanda & Jason - Woolloomooloo & Botanical Gardens Sydney

2011-06-23T15:44:00.003+10:00

I had fun with these guys down at the Botanical Gardens and nearby Woolloomooloo Bay. The late afternoon light added a nice quality to the images

Planning on a theme for your wedding? What about Colour?

2011-06-14T12:53:00.000+10:00

The flowers are often a great starting point to build the theme of your wedding around. I photographed the wedding of two chefs a few years ago and instead of the traditional rose lapel, the groom wore an imaginative choice of asparagus spears combined with some small red chillies. It looked great against the black of his suit and helped define the couple. Colour is another great way to stand

Nerves and Wedding Photography | Manolo for the Brides

2011-06-09T11:30:00.000+10:00

I came across this interesting article for brides and grooms who may not be so keen on posing in front of the camera on their wedding day Nerves and Wedding Photography | Manolo for the Brides I would also add that the more you get to know your photographer before the wedding the more relaxed and confident you will be in his/her ability to ensure that the photography is a calm and relaxed

Elena's portrait in the Park

2011-03-28T11:54:00.000+11:00

I had been trying for two weeks to meet up with Elena. Unfortunately every time we set a time for the portrait, the rain would come bucketing down! Finally the gods were kind to us and we had beautiful afternoon light. We met up about 6pm, an hour or so before sunset. Its the best time of day for portraiture as the light is soft and a lot less contrasty than the rest of the day. Centennial Park

Why a Wedding Coordinator can be a good idea for your day.

2011-03-24T14:47:00.003+11:00

You say to yourself this is my wedding day so why do I need a wedding planner? There can be several reasons. Wedding Planners do not want to tell you what to do, they are simply there to help guide you and to make sure your dreams come true and keep your timetable on track and ensure you remain within your wedding budget. Most wedding Coordinators work with a selection of established vendors and

Choosing your Wedding Photography and Video Vendors

2011-03-15T15:09:00.001+11:00

For starters, you need to decide on a budget, one that is affordable for you. If you want to spend, let's say, about $1800 on your video and $1800 on photography, don't bother interviewing the companies which normally charge $3,200. Even if they were able to put together a package at your price, you could not expect to see the same results as the $3,200 package you viewed. You need to make sure

Why You should Choose "Albums Australia" for your photo albums

2011-03-10T14:37:00.001+11:00

In case you were considering getting an album as part of your photography package I just wanted to let you know about the album supplier I use and why. But More importantly why you should consider using them! Firstly, there are probably 5or 6 major suppliers of albums to the photography industry in Australia. I'm not talking about the type you buy off the shelf at Myer or Woolworths. But the

Whats a Nice Pro camera for beginners?

2011-03-07T15:00:00.000+11:00

A question was recently asked over on Yahoo Answers about What is a good Pro Camera for a beginner to learn on. ? They were working on a pretty tight budget and I shed some light on what they should do. It doesn't really matter what SLR camera you get. Providing you can change lenses so as you grow as a photographer you are able to diversify with your photography. Its more important to learn

A Family Portrait at Picturesque Bear Island La Perouse

2011-03-02T09:32:00.001+11:00

Just finished photographing my Maroubra neighbours out at La Perouse. We started at Bear Island adjacent to the Fort. Situated at the mouth of Botany Bay, Bare Island Fort was built in 1885 to protect the back door to Sydney. The island also featured in the movie Mission Impossible 2 starring Tom Cruise We crossed the 126 year old bridge and went down the steps and onto the rocky outcrop that the

Martin Bailey Photography - Images from Japan

2011-02-28T16:48:00.002+11:00

This is a truly amazing look at imagery from Martin Bailey Photography. I believe Martin is an Englishman based in Japan who wile being a great photographer also conducts guided photography workshops. His nature photography is truly spectacular. The use of narrow depth of field in some of the shots is perfectly executed. You will wonder how he has captured some of his images of the animals and

Family Portrait in the Park

2011-02-22T13:47:00.002+11:00

Just finished a portrait sitting at Centennial Park Sydney. The rain held off and the overcast sky gave a nice even light which enhanced the images down by the "lily and Willow" ponds in the centre of the park. Below is a Web Show of just a few of the images. Click on the image to play the show.

What Lens is best for photography?

2011-02-16T10:14:00.000+11:00

The following question was asked at I have a Canon DSLR camera and want to know what lens is the best for portraits/landscapes any ideas what lens i can buy ? I gave my thoughts as to what I thought was best. A lot really depends on how serious you are with your photography, what you have preference for photographing and your budget of course. Answer: " It really depends on your budget.

Family Portrait session at Centennial Park

2011-02-11T16:56:00.004+11:00

I went to Centennial Park yesterday to photograph Alix and her mum and dad. Its a great spot late in the afternoon for photography. We went down by the duck ponds and shot in several locations with the eucalypts and paperbarks as our backdrop. Here is a preview of some of the photos

NYU professors camera could spell disaster for Wedding Photographers

2011-02-11T10:22:00.000+11:00

A New York University Arts Professor has had to have a camera removed form the back of his head. The Iraqi-born artist underwent surgery on Friday to remove a section of the camera apparatus, which is rigged to snap a picture every 60 seconds and publish the image on a Web site set up for the project. The pictures are also displayed on monitors in a physical exhibit at a museum in Doha, Qatar.

What is the cost of family portrait photography and why does it appear to be expensive?

2011-02-09T14:28:00.008+11:00

To answer the question ... "What is the cost of photographing my family? Or how much do your prints cost?" is a bit like asking “how long is a piece of string?” Everybody’s needs and budgets are different. Some people want the Rolls Royce and others want the Hyundai. However everybody needs to know whether they can afford the services of the photographer they are interested in employing, so these

Recent Portrait sitting

2010-03-24T15:21:00.005+11:00

I recently photographed Eve and her family after Evé's braces were removed.The girls beautiful smiles are priceless.Here are a couple of the images they chose to enlarge for their home

Budget Wedding Photography

2010-02-18T14:33:00.004+11:00

I've created a new website offering those of you who may be getting married in the next 9 months some discounts on my wedding packages.The reason for this is that i find the majority of my clients are booking me well in advance of their wedding, (usually between 12 and 24 months) to ensure they secure my services.This creates a few holes in my diary that I would prefer to fill. So as an incentive

Episode 2 Choosing The right Photographer for Your Wedding

2009-08-19T14:24:00.005+10:00

In this 2nd Episode of Choosing The Right Photographer for your wedding, Greg looks at pricing of wedding photography. What to expect to pay and what to look for when comparing photographers and their pricing.Greg explains that buying wedding photography is a bit like buying a new car. Do you want the basic model or one with a few extras or the top of the range model with the all leather interior

Introduction to Choosing The right Photographer For Your wedding

2009-08-10T10:57:00.002+10:00

Introducing the Podacst series"Choosing The Right Photographer for your wedding". Over this series of audio podcasts, Greg looks at where to start looking. What to look for in your photographer, what to avoid as well as some "must ask"questions you should be quizzing your photographer on.Individual Episodes will normally run no longer than 10 minutes each, and the great thing about these MP3

Episode 1 Choosing The Right Photographer For Your wedding

2009-07-29T18:21:00.007+10:00

In This first Episiode of Choosing The Right Photographer for your wedding, Greg looks at where to start looking.What is the best source to find your photographer as well as suggesting a few online resources.Click on the link above orSubscribe to Our Series of Audio Podcasts in The Itunes Store

M5 East Tunnel Truck smash

2009-07-21T15:14:00.006+10:00

I passed trough the M5 East tunnel near Sydney airport just a few minutes after a semi trailer lost its trailer which then smashed into the wall of the tunnel breaking a large water main.I wonder just how safe these tunnels are when an incident like this occurs.The water main if larger or more badly broken could have possibly overwhelmed the tunnelswater management system.Even though there were

ShutterBug Competition Festival Evening

2009-07-15T11:29:00.003+10:00

It has grown into one of the biggest competitions for non professionals in Australia.Here is an opportunity for photography lovers and art supporters alike to be introduced to the work of gifted and emerging artists by way of the big screen at The Chauvel Cinema on the Shutterbug Festival night of July 21st 2009.Some truly amazing images from emerging and amatuer photographers will be on the big

Technorati Profile

2009-07-14T17:10:00.003+10:00

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Weekend of Fun

2009-07-06T16:13:00.010+10:00

Its not often I get time to get away and just have a bit of fun with the camera.Recently my son and I headed firstly to Oberon for a leg of the Southern Cross rally.those cars really fly! Covered in dust and exhausted from watching the competitors give it everything it was a great experience. Check out a few of the pics below and you will understand that if you stand in the wrong spot you will

The Legends Club- Bledisloe Cup

2009-07-02T15:54:00.004+10:00

Recently I was on hand to photograph a memorable function on behalf of Eclipse Hospitality and the Legends Club, at ANZ Stadium, Sydney where the Wallabies had a resounding victory over the French.The Legends club brings together corporate guests and Sporting legends allowing you to meet and mingle with these legends in an informal gathering while getting an insight and some insider knowledge of

Photograph your children like the professionals

2009-06-16T10:44:00.002+10:00

In this digital age it seems every time you turn around someone has a camera in their hand. More often than not, it is some proud parent photographing little Johnny or Sarah who have either reached some milestone in their short lives or performed like a Hollywood actor for all to see.You'll want to keep taking pictures of the kids over the years, as your children grow and you will catalogue them

Baby Bits portrait

2009-06-15T15:13:00.004+10:00

Just photographed a 1year old in the studio the other day and mum was interested in my Baby Bits Portraits.A Baby bits portrait is a beautiful collage featuring some of baby's cutest parts! Close ups of their face, their hands and feet, ears, eyes and mouth! I take as many shots as necessary during the session to ensure a picture perfect result. The baby bits portrait is then personalised

Win $250 worth of Jewellery

2009-05-18T15:22:00.001+10:00

Found a great competition for Brides. But hurry competition closes end of May

The Next Generation

2009-03-03T13:34:00.017+11:00

I photographed Louise and Chris's wedding several years ago. They now have two beautiful girls whom I photographed in the studio the other day. Their gorgeous smiles shone through. The girls had both had a little sleep before the sitting and it was all over in less than an hour.When they are at such young ages they really can't handle any more than an hour of anxious parents and soft toys being

Red Bubble - Buy and sell artwork online

2009-02-24T13:03:00.006+11:00

I've just come across an online art gallery where you can buy artwork from talented artist all around the world and have it shipped straight to your door.So what is different to all the other online sites that sell art? Anybody can join and its absolutely free to do so. So if your a budding artist or a talented designer wondering if there is a market for your work, why not try it out.You simply

Stunning Photographs by Annie Leibovitz

2009-02-19T10:00:00.005+11:00

Check out this blog with some great pics of Hollywood Directors and their leading Actors.The one of Clint Eastwood I particulary like. Being both the actor and the director of the film Gran Torino and the prop used makes it an especially interesting photo.What is it with Mickey Rourke these days? why take a completely normal face and destroy it withsurgery? I don't get it.

Organise and share your Digital Pics with "Flip Album"

2009-02-12T12:03:00.002+11:00

FlipAlbum StandardTons of photos clogging up your hard drive and not sure what to do about it?Fret no more, FlipAlbum is your answer! With more than 2 millions downloads to date, you can't go wrong!FlipAlbum is one of the world's first softwares that automatically organizes digital images into realistic page-flipping picture albums! Imagine being able to:- store unlimited number of images or

Are you a Talented Photographer?

2009-02-10T11:25:00.002+11:00

The Photo Imaging Council of Australia has just announced the 2009 "Shutterbug Festival" for non professional and emerging photographers.The vision behind the festival is to give talented photographers an opportunity to show off some of their work via this tough competition, with the submission requirement of 20 images in a theme designed to encourage excellence across a body of work rather than

Another cute baby session in the Studio

2009-02-09T16:14:00.008+11:00

Elisie was our hairdressers little girl. So while the family was getting their haircut, I spent 20 minutes in the studio shooting some pics of Elisie.

Family Portrait at La Perouse

2008-05-16T17:14:00.007+10:00

Went out to La Perouse on the Northern Headland of Botany Bay about an hour before sunset last Sunday. It's a very picturesque spot with lots of Picnic-ers, fisherman and day trippers. Some great take away seafood and safe swimming beaches.As the children were young and the main focus was on capturing family pics, we started with the whole family. Then mum and dad were able to assist me when we

Studio Portrait

2008-05-10T14:47:00.004+10:00

A recent portrait session in the studioA little premi baby came into the studio the other day. Born 5 weeks premature and was now only about 2 weeks old. Had his big brothers with him for a few pics together at the end of the session.This last pic the parents purchased as a bit of fun. Maybe one, they can show the boys on their 21st birthdays! Have a close look at the babies mouth and you

2007-11-07T17:20:00.002+11:00

You don't need to be a professional photographer to enjoy the benefits of theWorld Institute of Photographic Masters Membership Options When you join WIPM, you

Photography Tip - Photographing our Pets

2007-10-04T17:01:00.000+10:00

We all love our pets - whether they’re goldfish or golden retrievers. But they can be very hard to photograph. They move, they disobey, they fidget, they get distracted - and all in all behave like complete animals. But when it comes to taking their picture, this may be an advantage.Read More here By Shelton MullerTotal Image Magazine

Aussie Kids Photo Festival

2007-04-04T11:41:00.000+10:00

Check out the rising stars of the photographic industry. Future landscape, portrait,wedding and commercial photographers may just have been discovered. The category winners for the Aussie Kids Photo Festival 2007. All of these young photographers were in the in the running to become The Fujifilm Australian Child Photographer of the Year - and after many hard hours of judging (there were so

Hints and Tips on Improving Your Photography

2007-02-23T16:52:00.000+11:00

Dear Fellow Photographer, I started my photography as an amatuer and my passion evolved in to a full time careerin which I have a lot of fun and enjoyable times. To help you improve your own Photography, I have put together a series of Links to some helpful pages that will make using your camera and taking pictures of your family and friends a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.Enjoy

The Best Wedding Albums Available in Australia

2007-02-23T10:06:00.000+11:00

In my opinion Albums Australia supply the best albums to the Australian Wedding IndustryI've switched to AA for the supply of my wedding albums. They provide a unique software package that enables me to create a virtual album for my clients, enabling them to see exactly what their finished album will look like. Its fantastic! My client can confirm or change any photo or layout while viewing it on

2006-08-17T16:48:00.000+10:00

Photo Information With Don BurrowsApart from his work as a musician, through the Arts Council and PICA, Don Burrows devotes considerable time to helping youngsters develop a better understanding and appreciation of both music and of taking photos. This work takes him all round Australia and particularly into rural areas. more here

2006-07-15T14:38:00.000+10:00

Wedding Central Announcements UpdateWedding Central gives every bride and groom the oppurtunity to announce their upcoming wedding. Announcing your wedding is quick, easy and free.NEW: Announce your wedding or engagement