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Cover for blue mountains gazette “Review” Magazine

November 12th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I got the cover image for the review magazine in the mountains this month. it was a great shoot, and had we all had lots of fun.

here’s a link: http://bluemountainsreview.realviewtechnologies.com/

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Newtown Markets 2009 and Pole-Aerial-Photography

November 12th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This last weekend was the annual newtown festiaval in sydney. i figured it would be a good time to try out a concept i’ve been working on for a little while now, a pole, with a camera on the end above a crowd.

King street markets

it worked really well, and I’ll be offering this at weddings and events in the future. Most people were either confused or amused by the camera on top of the pole, so it was pretty effective at not attracting too much attention. (until the guy on the main stage called out “hey that’s a camera on the top of that pole, everybody wave”)

Queue for the bar

Umbrellas

The market aisle

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Roller Derby in sydney

August 22nd, 2009 · Uncategorized

Roller derby is great fun, and is making a real impact since it has come into sydney. i was fortunate enough to be able to experience a bout earlier in the year and got some great photos.

if you get a chance to come and see the league at any stage, jump at it! you can find out more at http://www.sydneyrollerderby.com/

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Sydney Roller derby League
Roller derby at Wikipedia

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Shooting at the drags

June 29th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I had a great time this weekend shooting the junior drag racing at Western Sydney International Drag way. here are some photos for you:

Blue burnout

Blue car with Crew Rear Perspective

Crew Race Prep Black car small

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Eyecandy for Friday

May 8th, 2009 · Uncategorized

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy over the weekend

Inside

Tall

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shell thinks it's bed time

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Do-It-Yourself Quick draw camera strap on the cheap

April 19th, 2009 · DIY, Uncategorized

You may have seen the R-Strap or other quick draw straps on the market. they allow you to keep your camera under your jacket out of the way, and shoot quickly when the need arises with one hand. Very handy and a more comfortable way to carry your camera.

I have come up with a design that is a little more secure than the other DIY ones on the market, as there is no way that it will unscrew while your camera is attached unless you go and undo the locking plate. If you don’t trust your DIY skills, then just go and buy one, you don’t want $10,000 worth of camera falling to the ground because your home made clip unscrewed it’s self.

so anyway, here’s how to do it:

You will need:

  • 1x 1/4″ bolt with about 3cm of thread.
  • 3x large (2cm) washers to suit the above bolt
  • 1x L-Bracket from an eBay remote flash controller (or something similar – it needs to be about 2cm square on each side, made of metal, and have 2x 7mm holes in it.)
  • 1x Tripod pressure plate. You can get one from one of those cheapo tripods from a discount variety store for about $2. mine came from the top of a busted monopod.
  • 1x Caribener, load bearing or locking type, about 5mm diameter.
  • A strap.

1. Put it together

Parts and order
Assembly

2. Attach it to the camera

How to fit
Fitted to camera

3. Attach the strap

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Attached to a DIY quickdraw strap

4. Go Shooting!

I like to carry my 5d mkii with a 5omm prime on this strap when ever i am out, i just keep it under my jacket, and whip it out if something interesting comes up.

For how to use one, just Google it

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Another shoot with viktoriya – this time more traditional

March 22nd, 2009 · Uncategorized

Some more photos are online, this time we went for a more traditional shoot. we shot in martin place among the busy sydney city crowds. When you have a big camera and lights, people like to watch what is happening, so as we moved about there were lots of little groups of onlookers where ever we went. it was fun!

the photos were all done with my Canon 5d Mk ii, and a Metz strobe attached to a beauty dish. The light was just used for a touch of fill, with the sun acting as our main light.

Viktoriya in thought

If you would like a session like this, it can be yours from $300 including 2 8×10 prints for your portfolio. Give me a call on 0421579692 or drop me an email to get in touch.

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Some works are now available for sale

February 15th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I have signed up for a redbubble account, so now if you want to buy my photos online you can. i’ll be uploading stuff there for a while, so if something you like isn’t there, drop me an email and i’ll get it uploaded for you.

Redbubble

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Newtown chess club

February 7th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I visited newtown chess club on thursday, and had a chance to try out the EOS 5d Mark II’s ISO 6400 setting. i am impressed with the results, especially considering i was at a maximum of F4 for all of these. Click for the photos.

Chess Club 1

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Melbourne – a city of extreme heat, beer, and coffee.

February 7th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I have returned from a trip to melbourne for a week. it’s the first time i’ve been there for a holiday with a real chance to explore and meet people, and what a great city it is! Most of the trip was spent exploring the city and surrounds, carrying a moleskine and a camera. click forĀ  more photos.

Amanda in the woods

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