Camera Gear
How To Safely Use Your Camera Gear in Winter

What can you do to make sure your gear stays functional in winter, even when faced with extreme cold?
For a photographer, winter is far from an excuse to sit inside waiting until spring arrives. As much as I enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in front of a fire, I still enjoy capturing the world as a winter wonderland more. And who can forget the fact that this time of year is perfect […]
What’s in My Bag: A Travel Photography Gear Guide

When I travel for photography, what exactly do I carry with me? Hint: it's not a carry-on that fits in Qantas' 7kg limit.
Travel photographer. Most people see someone that is travelling the world, being paid to take photos, and sigh with jealousy. What could be better than being paid to do something you love, all the while getting to see new places in every corner of the globe? Having been a travel photographer myself for the last […]
How to Recover Photos from a Failed Memory Card

What do you do when your camera suddenly starts flashing "ERR" and all of your photos appear to be lost?
“This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged. Insert another card.” It’s the last thing anyone wants to see blinking on their camera’s LCD, particularly when they are halfway around the world from home. Unfortunately, that was exactly the screen I saw while shooting on location in the Isle of Skye with Haggis […]