Guides
Practical articles on landscape photography, grounded in my own experience in the field. These guides cover technique, equipment, light, composition, and post-processing — but always in connection with the larger question of what I'm trying to express and why. The thinking here grows directly from the experiences documented in Stories.
Landscape Photography Composition: The Essentials
In this composition guide for landscape photographers, I cover composition from first principles through to the judgement calls that come with experience, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, negative space, and more, built around the same questions I ask participants on my Hawke's Bay photography workshops.
Photographing in Unfamiliar Landscapes: How to Find Your Way in New Landscapes
In this article, I provide some tips to not only enjoy, but also improve your chances of capturing great images in an unfamiliar landscape.
Finding Fresh Inspiration in a Familiar Landscape
Even the most breathtaking landscapes can start to feel over-familiar when you photograph them often — especially when they’re right on your doorstep. But what if the key to reigniting your creative spark isn’t found in far-off places, but in learning to see the familiar differently? In this post, I share how shifting my focus from sweeping vistas to more intimate details helped me rediscover inspiration in the landscapes I thought I already knew — and how you can do the same.
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