Shutter blending is an old photographic technique combining two images - one captured with a slow shutter speed to create motion blur - and another captured with a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion. So it’s a fun and challenging way to play with the concept of…
More often than not - I shoot from a low angle. In many cases - the low angle simply creates better pictures. However - no rule without exceptions - and here's maybe an "unusual" example :) The other day I found myself shooting editorial images inside a Cheetah…
A quick behind the scenes production video from a sunny and beautiful rose garden photo shoot for Joburg Ballet - with particular thanks to Lotte for this expertly captured video footage (while also handling the occasional dog catching….) http://vimeo.com/241373328
Here's an example of my end-to-end workflow - from photoshoot to photo editing and the final image
Often - equipment failure or simple miscalculation - can generate some really interesting stuff. I've noticed on several occasions that I get a rather cool, edgy, silhouette look when my key light somehow fails to fire (the key light is what's normally considered the main source of light).…
Had a fun assignment today - covering the South African launch event of BBC’s Top Gear: The Races. Added bonus: I most likely lost a few pounds from all that running.... Three local DJ’s, Mo Flava (Metro FM), DJ Ankle Tap (YFM) and Sureshnie Rider (5FM) gathered at…
Last Thursday was Heritage Day - and I was fortunate to have an opportunity to photograph two amazing dancers currently visiting Joburg - Elzanne Crause and Aaron Smyth. Elzanne recently wowed the South African audiences with her principal role in Spartacus of Africa - and Aaron did likewise…
It’s been an absolute treat to have the wonderful opportunity of working with the folks at Ovation Youth Dance Company over the past few weeks - while they were busy preparing for this years performance of “The Dance Illustrations of Beatrix Potter”. When you combine more than 60…
For anyone who dislike those geeky “How it’s made” stories - it's time to move on to something else - nothing to see here folks…! Anyway - I often find step-by-step process walkthroughs rather helpful myself - so here’s to all the other photography geeks out there…... A…
A few of my pictures are on display in the Joburg Theatre foyer until May 3rd. It’s my first exhibit and I must say that it’s a curious and wonderful feeling. A foyer is definitely a good place to be - plenty of people with plenty of time…