Latest Blog Posts

A guide that every new drone pilot needs - from picking the right drone to using ND filters for video, understanding flight legalities, and more.

Portrait lenses require some specialised considerations. We outline what you want to consider when purchasing one, and our recommendations of the best options on the market across major brands!

When you think of landscape photography, sweeping vistas and mountains likely come to mind. Shooting subjects this large generally requires a wide angle lens. We discuss using a wide angle lens for landscape shots, and tips on how to get the best photos.

The history of the modern camera starts as far back as 330 B.C. Since then, the study of optics has expanded and eventually given us what we today recognise as the modern camera. Read on to learn about the steps along the way!

If you're a wildlife photographer, you probably love animals - which is why it's  important to ensure you are not damaging animals and their environment with your presence. In this article, we outline how to take excellent wildlife photos without endangering yourself and your subjects.

Macro photography allows you to view the world at close range, which can radically change your persepctive on everyday subjects. But macro photography comes with some additional technical concerns and requires dedicated lenses. We discuss the considerations you'll want to make and offer recommended lenses from major brands. 

Professional photographer Sharon Blance breaks down how she acheived a unique and award-winning album cover photo by utilising creativity and vision in lieu of a large budget.

Drones are a lot of fun. However, there are a number of rules and restrictions that Australians must follow when flying - failure to do so can result in costly fines! We cover what you need to know before flying your drone, licensing requirements, drone etiquette, and recommend a few drone options for the new flyer.

Focal length is the major defining characteristic of any lens. We discuss focal length, what it is, and how it affects your photography, as well as popular genres of photography and which focal lengths excel for these purposes. 

Do you need a filter for your lens or is it just added expense? And why does there seem to be 50 different types of filters? We discuss filter types, what they do, and why you should probably have one.

Looking for a new tripod? We discuss the different types that you may want to consider, and offer recommendations for a variety of styles and requirements.

Street photographers have to walk a fine line between "candid" and "creepy". Learn our do's and don'ts to get the best shots!

Reese Jones tells us how to turn your next trip into a great video with important tips for shooting captivating travel videos.