It is hard to focus on stars at night. If you’ve ever tried to photograph the Milky Way, no doubt you’ve noticed how hard it actually is. We have another more detailed article which is aimed at helping you understand the process of focusing to infinity here. You may have also had other photographers tell […]
Author: Tanya Puntti
Photography Student Profile: Helen Bissell Bland
When Helen first joined our group as a photography student back in 2015, it was clear from the outset that she was destined to be one of the best. Helen was ready to soak in as much information as she could get her hands on. Once she got a good grasp on using her camera, […]
Photography Student Profile: Katie Heykoop
There is no doubt about it, photography student Katie’s true strength is not only her beautiful friendly character, but also her obvious love of nature. Her enjoyment of photography and dedication to learning as much as she can, shows through in her imagery. Here is the story of Katie Heykoop. How did you first become […]
Photography Student Profile: Melissa Yuen Woolf
It’s always amazing to follow a photography student who is yet to discover how good they actually are. Melissa is a humble and genuine woman who’s always quick to help others out in our private facebook group. Melissa is yet to realise what an awesome landscape photographer she has become. Here is Melissa’s story. I […]
Photography Student Profile: Lynne Broughton
It’s a wonderful thing to discover a photography student who’s work inspires you to get out and shoot. It’s even more splendid when you’ve watched this same photographer grow into an artist who doesn’t only take photographs, but creates them. Over the past eighteen months, Lynne’s photography and editing skills have evolved to the extent […]
Quick Rundown On Lens Filters
Lens filters can serve numerous purposes. They can enhance colours, reduce reflections or simply protect your lens. Whether you need to purchase a filter will depend largely on what photography genre you shoot. For example, landscape photographers rely heavily on various lens filters, while portrait photographers rarely use them. Lens filter overview UV filters are […]
Photographing Sculptor Galaxy
Learn now to photograph the Sculpture Galaxy with a telescope and DSLR camera.
Garden Photography
Garden photography can be so rewarding in many ways. Flowers are beautiful. They attract birds, bees, bug and butterflies. With garden photography, you can use numerous techniques to photograph different subjects and the subjects are so diverse. Long zoom lenses, macro lenses and wide angle lenses are all functional. Still life, fine art, bird or […]
Photographing 4 Vesta Asteroid
Photographing an asteroid was an extra special thrill the other night. To actually look up into the night sky and be able to point to a star that is actually an asteroid is simply amazing. While the conditions were not 100% helpful for astrophotography, there was a rising full moon and some clouds rolling by, […]
Photographing the Iridium Flare
There are about 66 Iridium satellites orbiting the earth, which deliver a wide range of satellite communications around the globe. These satellites have become an integral part of everyday life especially for satellite phone users. Astrophotographers may or may not use the iridium companies services, but they do love to see the Iridium Flare (sometimes […]
Photographing Saturn
Like all astrophotography, photographing Saturn, other planets and night skies, requires an abundance of patience and perseverance. I well remember our first attempt at photographing Saturn. We finally managed to adjust our new telescopes’ focus correctly to catch our initial look at the planet and it’s rings. The focus was by no means perfect, yet […]
Astrophotography Month in Australia is May
You may or may not have heard of the brilliant Professor Brian Cox, who is a leading expert in the field of astro physics. This month Prof Cox is heading up a world record attempt to host the largest number of star watchers and astrophotographers around Australia at any one time. The aim is to […]