Taking Pictures
The purpose of my blog is to showcase what goes on behind the scenes as a newspaper photographer. Covering the technical and creative aspects of selected pictures as well as the stories behind them.
10/01/2011
March 20th 2010 will be known to most Perth people as the day the ‘Great Storm’ hit. For me it would be the day I pulled out one of my best sporting photos ever.
It was the last job for the day and I was heading to Woodbridge to photograph Alexander Graham (14), a young kayaker who recently returned from the National Championships where he won best junior at the event. more »
5/01/2011
Preparing for the shoot with Brunner, I looked online for some inspiration. I came across the work of American sports shooter Dunstin Snipes (www.dustinsnipes.com) where his powerful sports portraits using big studio lights really drew me in.
I didn’t have any studio lighting but thought a few Speedlite 550’s will do the.... more »