A summer’s day at Sydney’s Bondi beach is something I’ve been wanting to capture as a photographer for sometime, it might be one of the most photographed destinations in Australia (a quick scroll through the hashtag #bondibeach on instagram reveals around 1.6 million posts , albeit mostly selfies ) So armed with a list of potential shots I wanted to capture we set off to the airport at Avalon for the quick hour flight to Sydney
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Tips for shooting Magic Hour
You have probably witnessed photographers become vivacious when talking about magic hour or golden hour or blue hour, there is a reason for this and I’m going to give you my tips on shooting this magical time of day so you too can join in on all of that excitement.
Read MoreLet's get technical - Exposure and quality of light
The object of photography is to expose the digital sensor or film to the correct amount of light. In order to get a perfectly exposed image, all three of these must work in perfect sync. If you change one, then you will also need to adjust the others. All three effect the way your image will look. So knowing how changing each of these will effect your image is the key to perfecting your travel photography.
Read MoreLet's get technical, your guide to composition
In photography we talk about composition all the time. You hear the word being thrown about constantly, mainly because it is one of the most important elements of your photography or any art work, it creates the emotion, conveys a message and it is how your viewers eyes move around the image. If you are unsure what the hell we are talking about or just want a little refresher, then keep reading and I’ll break down a few basics for you.
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