Australia Travel Photography Guide
It’s easy to create powerful photos from relatively simple or commonplace subjects. In fact the more simple the subject matter, the easier it is to create a visually compelling composition.
Here’s the best way I’ve found to improve the photos you make. By following these simple tips you’ll move forward in a way that will separate your very best photos from those made by the rest of the pack.
Notions like mind wander and to live so as to dream are beautiful concepts that were, very much, in my mind during a portrait photography workshop I conducted in Eltham on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia.
It’s the interplay of light and color that brings this otherwise straightforward architectural photo of the spire at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of Melbourne to life.
Making fun photos in the orange groves, while working as a stills photographer on Summer Coda, the first full length film directed by Richard Gray, was a truly great experience.
I’ve had the good fortune to undertake the significant road trip from Melbourne to the tiny town of Cowangie on several occasions. What I discovered on those long journeys makes me eager to return.
Brilliant nature photos are the perfect way to showcase your artistic and authentic self. Over many years of effort and research I’ve discovered just how significantly creative photography impacts our most unique pictures.
Serenity in silhouette on Barkers Reservoir near Harcourt, in Central Victoria, Australia.
There are many unique and famous Australian icons that have been associated with Aussie culture. But how relevant are popular Aussie icons of the past to the fast changing demographics of Australian society and Australia’s place in an ever evolving world? After photographing famous Aussie icons I began to think on these questions and the relevance these icons hold to Aussie culture in our contemporary world.
The dynamic shapes of the gigantic boulders at Devils Marbles provide a visually interesting and welcomed break for travellers on the long drive between Darwin and Alice Springs.
There’s nothing more dramatic than spectacular nature photos of powerful waves crashing into headlands or cascading over rock formations along the shoreline. Here’s the tips and techniques I’ve discovered over the years that will ensure you can produce really amazing pictures when your travel photography adventures take you to dramatic coastal locations.
At the end of a disgustingly hot day working as a stills photographer I had the opportunity to photograph young, up and coming Australian actor Reef Ireland.
I’d often looked down onto Westgate Park while driving across the Westgate Bridge. It was time I visited the park to discover what photo opportunities awaited.
Erskine Falls, located near the seaside town of Lorne, is a very popular Great Ocean Road attraction. Take what I've learned to make your own visit a success.
Eagles Nest is a beautiful location near the town of Inverloch in Gippsland, Victoria. I had a fantastic sunset adventure photographing this amazing location.
The emu is fascinating and, potentially, dangerous. But, in the right circumstances, great photos are possible of this fast running, silly bird with really scary eyes.
Are koalas endangered? Let's explore that and other fascinating koala facts for kids of all ages.
Cullen Bay Marina is one of the best locations to view and photograph a spectacular Darwin sunset. Here's how I made a successful photo of a Cullen Bay sunset, despite the technical problems one often experiences when photographing into the light.
Mount Tamborine offers photo opportunities and hikes through dense rainforest with fantastic views up into the canopy. With boutique wineries and distilleries, great dining and bed and breakfast options, Mount Tamborine is great for anyone seeking a diversion from a beach based Gold Coast holiday.
Photographing laneways in Melbourne, Australia is great fun for locals and tourists alike. Here’s what you’ll discover as you explore the laneways of Melbourne with your camera.
With great views of the surrounding landscape Teddy’s Lookout is one of my favourite locations for landscape photography along Australia’s Great Ocean Road.
It’s a simple recipe, color and light, the two most important aspects underpinning a color photograph.
A country trip photographing golden fields, with the last light of the day, can be an especially rewarding experience.
The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most popular destinations. Here’s how to create great Gold Coast photography.
Exposed tree roots make for a graphic image in Surfers Paradise, Australia.
Balance is an important element of composition. Actively looking to promote balance in a composition will bring out a greater sense of cohesion and harmony in your photos.
Angels have long interested artists, scholars and philosophers. This post will help you make great photos of angel statues on your own travels, whether to distant lands or during local explorations of your own neighborhood.