During this photoshoot, I’m using the Sony A7IV paired with the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens. This zoom lens gives me a lot of flexibility while shooting as it allows me to capture both wide and tight compositions without changing lenses. This is especially helpful is fast paced environments or when taking photos on a time crunch. While taking portraits, I’m also sharing a few of my go to composition tips for working with a standard zoom like this.

During this photoshoot on the streets of Sydney, I share 5 composition tips to improve your portraits. I take you through my thought process when taking portraits in busy locations and share what to look out for to capture beautiful portrait of your subject.

My top 10 favourite photography tutorials I created in 2021. From composition tips, to reviewing new camera bodies and creative portrait photoshoot behind the scenes!

If you can only afford one prime lens, make sure this is the one you get! The 50mm focal length is a versatile prime for portrait photography, making it a great solo lens in your camera bag. I share 5 easy composition tips for portrait photography when using a 50mm lens.

Every portrait photographer should have a range of poses for their subject at a photoshoot. I work with many talented models who often already know how to pose and move around in front of the camera. I also work with people who have never been in front of a camera before and have no idea what to do!

This is my process of planning a photoshoot from beginning to end. I share how to find photo locations, organise a team of makeup and a model and how I make my shoot vision come to life.

In this portrait photoshoot, I share 5 tips for better portrait locations even when you find yourself in a mundane location. The photos in this creative photoshoot behind the scenes were shot on the Canon 5D mk4 + Canon EF 35mm f1.4 mk1.

In this tutorial, I share with you how to take sharp photos on a DSLR camera. This tutorial in particular focuses (no pun intended!) on how to take sharp portraits when shooting wide open at f1.2 and capturing movement at the same time.

The 35mm prime focal length is the perfect lens for travel photography. In this video I share with you 5 reasons you should consider adding a 35mm lens to your camera kit.

In this beginner photography tutorial, learn how to use your camera in manual mode. I share how to choose the best camera settings for taking photos, with an easy trick to understand and master the exposure triangle.

In this photography tutorial, I share my favourite portrait composition tips to capture better looking portraits. I chose an urban location for this photoshoot, since having a distracting background with lines, different colours and textures is helpful to see the before & afters of my composition tips.

In this photography tutorial, learn how to pose your clients for a portrait photoshoot. These are easy posing prompts that you can use for a subject who isn’t comfortable in front of the camera.

This free photoshoot checklist is a helpful and efficient way to plan your next portrait photography session. This checklist is completely customisable to suite you and your clients needs.

If you've ever felt stuck with giving direction to your subjects during a portrait photoshoot, then this tutorial is for you! In this "How to pose people who are not models" video, I share with you some simple posing tips and tricks that you can use at your next photoshoot.

I currently shoot on the Canon 5D mkiii for all my work and have a second mkiii body as an insurance policy in case anything happens to my main camera body.

The Sony 50mm f1.2 GM is a full-frame E-mount lens with an f1.2 maximum aperture. The Zeiss 50mm f1.4 is also a full-frame E-mount lens with an f1.4 maximum aperture. Both lenses are designed for shallow depth of field and low-light performance, but one is significantly more expensive than the other.

Choosing the right focal length for the scene is half the work in photography. Depending on what focal length you choose, can drastically change what the photo looks like. In this series, I will be comparing all main prime lens focal lengths at portrait photoshoots. We are starting this series off on the wide end with the 24mm vs 35mm!

During this portrait photoshoot, I am comparing the Sony GM 135mm f1.8 vs Samyang AF 135mm f1.8 vs Sigma 135mm f1.8 Art DG HSM. I am using all 3 lenses on one Sony A7IV camera body to make sure we have identical settings during our tests. Watch my comparison video below to see SOOC, 1:1 views of all the photos. I share comparisons of the image quality, sharpness and bokeh. I also compare the AF performance and autofocus accuracy to see who makes the best 135mm prime for Sony cameras.

The Canon RF 50mm f1.2 and Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 are two flagship, high-end 50mm lenses. In this comparison we are going to be putting both lenses head to head in a real world setting. I am using the RF 50mm f1.2 on the Canon ROS R5. And the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 is being used on the Sony A7III.

In today’s video we’re comparing the Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART vs the Canon 35mm 1.4 II lenses during a natural light portrait photoshoot. I used the same camera body for both lenses - the Canon 5Dmkiv.

During this portrait photoshoot, we compare crop frame vs full frame to answer some commonly asked questions. Is crop frame enough for portrait photography? If you are thinking of getting a camera, should you settle for crop frame? Or take the plunge and upgrade to full frame? Do you have extra benefits by upgrading to full frame?

The Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART lens is a budget-friendly, third party alternative to Canon's discontinued Canon 85mm f1.2L II lens. During this portrait photoshoot, I am using both lenses on the full frame Canon 5D mkiv camera body. The photos in this blog post are edited and mixed up between both lenses - let me know if you can guess which one is which!

The Sony G 24-50mm f2.8 is a small and lightweight standard zoom lens for Sony E mount. It weighs 440 grams and paired with it’s focal range, makes this is a great all-rounder lens for photography and videography.

The A6700 is an APS-C hybrid camera body with a 26 megapixel backside illuminated sensor. This camera features the new AI autofocus system first introduced by the A7RV. This means the A6700 has real time recognition autofocus since it features an AI processing unit just like the A7RV. It's great to see this new AF tech in an APS-C body especially considering price point of the camera.

The Nikon Z8 is a 46 megapixel full frame camera, featuring a fully electronic shutter. During this portrait photoshoot with the Z8, I am using 2 lenses. The Nikkor Z 35mm f1.8 S and Nikkor Z 85mm f1.2 S. Watch my behind the scenes video to see the SOOC unedited photo at 100% crop. The photos in this blog post are my final, edited version of the images from the Nikon Z8.

The Fujifilm X-S20 is a hybrid mirrorless camera body with a 26.1 megapixel APSC sensor. Like the X-S10, the X-S20 embodies a simpler body design without the dedicated shutter and ISO dial you'll find on other Fujifilm bodies such as X-T series. I also use this camera for a portrait photoshoot and share unedited, straight out of camera images at 100% crop.

The Google Pixel 7a is Google's latest mid-range phone featuring 2 cameras. I'm taking the camera's out for a hands-on review in real world to see how they perform. By taking portraits and cityscapes I will share with you unedited and edited samples of the 7a Ultrawide Camera, Wide Camera and 2x Zoom. I also share video samples of the Pixel 7a with both the rear and front cameras, plus share a sample of the microphone quality.

The LUMIX S5II is a full frame, 24 Megapixel camera. I am taking it out in Tokyo, Japan to see how it performs in the real world for both photo and video. Unlike other LUMIX cameras that only use contrast detection AF, the LUMIX S5II now uses Phase hybrid AF!

The Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9 is a full frame, Sony E-mount lens. For photography, I am using this prime lens on the Sony A7IV and the A7sIII for video. This V-AF 75mm T1.9 is part of Samyang's new video lens line up.

The Tamron 50-400mm f4.5 - f6.3 is a full frame, Sony E-mount lens. For this portrait photoshoot I am using this lens on the Sony A7IV. This Tamron 50-400mm is a zoom lens with an incredible amount of versatility.

The Samyang 85mm f1.4 AF mkII is a full frame lens for Sony E-Mount. For this review, I am using the Samyang 85mm f1.4 II on the Sony A7IV for photography and the Sony A7sIII for video. In this review, we are checking out how the Samyang 85mm f1.4 mark 2 performs in a real-world setting at a portrait photoshoot. This Samyang 85mm f1.4 II is a moderately priced lens with a fantastic balance between sharp image quality and character.

The Sony A7RV is a full frame, 61 megapixel camera for stills and video. The A7RV weighs 723g, almost as heavy as the flagship Sony A1 which weighs 736g. The Sony A7RV received a huge overhaul to Sony's well known eye AF. The A7RV now uses an AI processing unit to improve the camera's subject recognition capabilities. The new AI processing unit allows the A7RV to have better accuracy with autofocus and more variety in autofocus subjects. These autofocus subjects include humans, animals, birds, insects, trains, planes and cars. Watch my Sony A7RV real world review video below. I share real time human, animal and insect subject recognition examples in stills and video.

The Tamron 20-40mm Di III VXD is a wide angle zoom lens with a fixed aperture of f2.8. This is a full frame, E-mount lens so I am using for this portrait photoshoot on the Sony A7IV. Watch my review video below to see unedited, straight out of camera photos at 100% crop. Throughout the video I share comparison images with lenses of similar focal ranges.

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max features a main camera of 48 megapixels. Throughout this review, I am capturing photos in both JPG and RAW. When in JPG mode, the iPhone 14 Pro produces 12 megapixel files. To access the full 48 megapixel sensor, you need to shoot in Apple ProRaw.

The Google Pixel 7 makes use of a 50 megapixel Quad Bayer sensor. This is the same sensor we are seeing in the Google Pixel 7 Pro. The main camera of the Pixel 7 is the full frame equivalent of 24mm and makes use of autofocus. During this Pixel 7 camera review I am shooting with RAW + JPG.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro features a 50 megapixel Quad Bayer wide camera. This is in the phones default camera, which has an aperture of f1.85 and is the full frame equivalent focal length of 24mm. Throughout this portrait photoshoot I am shooting with both raw and jpg simultaneously. This is a feature I have always appreciated about Pixel devices. It's great to have the option between a ready to go JPG or a RAW .dng file to edit to your liking.

The Google Pixel 6a has a 12 megapixel ultra wide rear camera. It has an aperture of f2.2 and has a 114° field of view. The ultrawide camera has rich and true to life colours. The example photos I am sharing below are all unedited JPGs from the Pixel 6a. I really like the dynamic range of the ultrawide camera, there is plenty of detail and colour throughout the entire photo.

The Samyang 35mm f1.4 mkII is a prime lens for Sony E mount. I am testing this lens out on location to see how it performs in the real world at a portrait photoshoot. I am using the Samyang 35mm f1.4 II on the Sony A7IV for photography and on the A7sIII for video tests.

The Sony GM 400mm f2.8 is a large aperture super telephoto prime lens. This lens is typically used for the likes of sports and wildlife photography, but I thought it would be fun to test it out for portrait photography. Using the Sony A7R4, I am taking portraits of Heidi in a natural light, outdoor location.

The Mini 3 Pro has a 1/1.3 inch sensor. It has a 48 megapixel camera with a 6.7mm f1.7 fixed aperture lens which is the full frame equivalent of 24mm. In video, we can record 1080p and 4K footage in 25, 30, 50 and 60p. This is an improvement from the Mini 2 where you could only film those frame rates at 2.7K. The Mini 3 Pro also features 120fps in 1080p.

The Sony GM 24-70mm f2.8 MKII is a lightweight standard zoom lens for Sony E mount. This lens weighs an impressive 695 grams and uses four XD linear motors to achieve fast autofocus. I share unedited 1:1 view photo examples at various focal lengths throughout our shoot. I've also included comparison images to other Sony GM zoom lenses, prime lenses and third party lenses.

The Samyang AF 135mm f1.8 FE is an excellent telephoto prime lens for Sony cameras. I am using the Sony A7IV and A7III to test this Samyang 135mm at a portrait photoshoot. Watch my review video to see examples of autofocus performance and accuracy, image quality, bokeh, chromatic aberration and lens flare. I also include video quality examples on the A7sIII and A7IV.

The Samyang AF 50mm f1.4 FE II is a compact and lightweight prime lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. Watch my complete photo and video review video below to see how this camera performs out in the field at a portrait photoshoot.

The Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 is a standard zoom lens for Sony E-Mount. During this portrait photography session, I am using the Tamron 28-75mm G2 on the Sony A7III. Watch my review video below to see the autofocus performance in stills mode, focus accuracy, image quality, sharpness and more.

The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 is an E-mount zoom lens for Sony cameras. Watch the video below to see my complete review of how this lens performs for both photo and video. For photography, I am doing a portrait photoshoot on the Sony A7III. I share SOOC, unedited photos for you to look at in my review video! The photos in this blog post are my final edits.

The Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD is a full frame Sony E-mount zoom lens. In my real world review video, I share real-time examples of eye AF performance in stills mode on the Sony A7III. At a portrait photography session, I test the image quality and sharpness. Watch my behind the scenes video to see unedited, SOOC, 100% crops from the Tamron 35-150mm.

The Sony A7IV is FINALLY here!! We're going to be taking a look at this camera in my real world review to see how the A7IV performs out in the field. I have SO MUCH in this video today, we test out: human eye AF in photo and video, animal + bird eye AF in photo and video, we check out the A7IV body build to see what's new in the physical body, do portrait photography in the rain to see the image quality, colour rendition and sharpness. I use 3 different prime lenses for our portrait photoshoot: the GM 35mm f1.4, GM 85mm f1.4 and GM 135mm f1.8. I have some 4K video samples to share with you, I see if the A7IV overheats in video or photo mode, compare the IBIS, all the picture profiles, focus breathing compensation and see how the A7IV performs in low light for photo and video. I also answer the all important question - as a full time portrait and wedding photographer who uses the A7III, will I upgrade?

The Sony GM 70-200mm f2.8 mark 2 lens features four XD linear motors to achieve 30fps shooting speeds on the Sony A1. Watch my real world review of this new GM 70-200 mk2 lens to see real time human eye AF in stills on the Sony A7R4 as well as human eye AF in video on the Sony A7sIII. I test out the image quality at a portrait photography session in the studio where I share SOOC 100% crop sample photos.

The Tamron 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 lens for Sony E is Tamron's latest all in one superzoom lens. This lens is the world's first interchangeable 16.6x zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. You have a wide angle full frame equivalent of 27mm, going all the way to an impressive telephoto full frame equivalent of 450mm. You have a huge range of focal lengths to use in one small and light weight lens at only 620 grams.

In this iPhone 13 Pro Max camera review, we are testing portrait photography, video and low light photos. During our portrait photoshoot with the iPhone 13 Pro, I use a continuous light in a bright studio to test the quality and sharpness of the standard camera, wide angle lens, zoom functions and portrait camera. I am taking photos in both RAW and straight out of the camera JPGs on the iPhone 13 Pro Max to compare the quality of each file.

The Canon EOS R6 is a full frame mirrorless camera body featuring 20MP files and dual card slots. I am using it for portrait photography with the RF 35mm f1.8. This 35mm is a budget friendly RF mount lens for Canon. It is a small and lightweight lens and features a Control Ring.

These are 8 budget prime lenses for Sony FE mount under $650 that I recommend. See real world examples of each of these lenses at a portrait photoshoot. I am using the Sony A7C and Sony A7III to test these budget-friendly lenses.

Today I am sharing a set of photos captured during blue hour. For this portrait photography session, I am using the Sony A7RIV with the GM 85mm f1.4 lens.

The A6700 is an APS-C hybrid camera body with a 26 megapixel backside illuminated sensor. This camera features the new AI autofocus system first introduced by the A7RV. This means the A6700 has real time recognition autofocus since it features an AI processing unit just like the A7RV. It's great to see this new AF tech in an APS-C body especially considering price point of the camera.

Should you use a Mist filter for your portrait photography? During this portrait photoshoot, I take side by side photos using a Pro-Mist Filter vs not using a filter. I organised this portrait session with Wiktoria while I was travelling through Poznan, Poland in the summer.

The Sony A7RV is a full frame, 61 megapixel camera for stills and video. In today’s portrait photography session I am using the Sony GM 135mm f1.8 lens. For this portrait photoshoot, I am using natural light and making use of different parts of our location to create a series of photos.

The Sony A7RV is a full frame, 61 megapixel camera for stills and video. The A7RV weighs 723g, almost as heavy as the flagship Sony A1 which weighs 736g. The Sony A7RV received a huge overhaul to Sony's well known eye AF. The A7RV now uses an AI processing unit to improve the camera's subject recognition capabilities. The new AI processing unit allows the A7RV to have better accuracy with autofocus and more variety in autofocus subjects. These autofocus subjects include humans, animals, birds, insects, trains, planes and cars. Watch my Sony A7RV real world review video below. I share real time human, animal and insect subject recognition examples in stills and video.

The Tamron 20-40mm Di III VXD is a wide angle zoom lens with a fixed aperture of f2.8. This is a full frame, E-mount lens so I am using for this portrait photoshoot on the Sony A7IV. Watch my review video below to see unedited, straight out of camera photos at 100% crop. Throughout the video I share comparison images with lenses of similar focal ranges.

The Tokina Firin 100mm f2.8 Macro is a prime lens for Sony E-mount. I am using this lens on the Sony A7IV in the studio. I wanted a minimal look for today's beauty shoot so I am using the Silvertone backdrop from Superior. I styled Bella in an off the shoulder top so we don't have any outfits or fabrics distracting from the portraits.

During this photoshoot on the streets of Sydney, I share 5 composition tips to improve your portraits. I take you through my thought process when taking portraits in busy locations and share what to look out for to capture beautiful portrait of your subject.

The Sony GM 400mm f2.8 is a large aperture super telephoto prime lens. This lens is typically used for the likes of sports and wildlife photography, but I thought it would be fun to test it out for portrait photography. Using the Sony A7R4, I am taking portraits of Heidi in a natural light, outdoor location.

During this portrait photoshoot, I am comparing the Sony GM 135mm f1.8 vs Samyang AF 135mm f1.8 vs Sigma 135mm f1.8 Art DG HSM. I am using all 3 lenses on one Sony A7IV camera body to make sure we have identical settings during our tests. Watch my comparison video below to see SOOC, 1:1 views of all the photos. I share comparisons of the image quality, sharpness and bokeh. I also compare the AF performance and autofocus accuracy to see who makes the best 135mm prime for Sony cameras.

The Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens is an E-mount lens for Sony. I am using this Sigma prime on the Sony A7IV. For this portrait photoshoot, I wanted to do something a little bit different. Usually I am photographing outdoors in very green locations with natural light. This time, I booked in a beautiful photography studio with large windows for our photoshoot.

The Sony GM 24-70mm f2.8 MKII is a lightweight standard zoom lens for Sony E mount. This lens weighs an impressive 695 grams and uses four XD linear motors to achieve fast autofocus. I share unedited 1:1 view photo examples at various focal lengths throughout our shoot. I've also included comparison images to other Sony GM zoom lenses, prime lenses and third party lenses.

I used the Sony A7IV and the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens for these photos. While I am a portrait and wedding photographer, I do enjoy going out to do landscape and wildlife photography. I saw the opportunity to visit these waterfalls on a rainy day and was hoping to see some fog - the weather definitely delivered for me!

The Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 is a standard zoom lens for Sony E-Mount. During this portrait photography session, I am using the Tamron 28-75mm G2 on the Sony A7III. Watch my review video below to see the autofocus performance in stills mode, focus accuracy, image quality, sharpness and more.

The Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD is a full frame Sony E-mount zoom lens. In my real world review video, I share real-time examples of eye AF performance in stills mode on the Sony A7III. At a portrait photography session, I test the image quality and sharpness. Watch my behind the scenes video to see unedited, SOOC, 100% crops from the Tamron 35-150mm.

If you can only afford one prime lens, make sure this is the one you get! The 50mm focal length is a versatile prime for portrait photography, making it a great solo lens in your camera bag. I share 5 easy composition tips for portrait photography when using a 50mm lens.

The Sony A7IV is FINALLY here!! We're going to be taking a look at this camera in my real world review to see how the A7IV performs out in the field. I have SO MUCH in this video today, we test out: human eye AF in photo and video, animal + bird eye AF in photo and video, we check out the A7IV body build to see what's new in the physical body, do portrait photography in the rain to see the image quality, colour rendition and sharpness. I use 3 different prime lenses for our portrait photoshoot: the GM 35mm f1.4, GM 85mm f1.4 and GM 135mm f1.8. I have some 4K video samples to share with you, I see if the A7IV overheats in video or photo mode, compare the IBIS, all the picture profiles, focus breathing compensation and see how the A7IV performs in low light for photo and video. I also answer the all important question - as a full time portrait and wedding photographer who uses the A7III, will I upgrade?

The Sony GM 70-200mm f2.8 mark 2 lens features four XD linear motors to achieve 30fps shooting speeds on the Sony A1. Watch my real world review of this new GM 70-200 mk2 lens to see real time human eye AF in stills on the Sony A7R4 as well as human eye AF in video on the Sony A7sIII. I test out the image quality at a portrait photography session in the studio where I share SOOC 100% crop sample photos.

The Tamron 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 lens for Sony E is Tamron's latest all in one superzoom lens. This lens is the world's first interchangeable 16.6x zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. You have a wide angle full frame equivalent of 27mm, going all the way to an impressive telephoto full frame equivalent of 450mm. You have a huge range of focal lengths to use in one small and light weight lens at only 620 grams.

Every portrait photographer should have a range of poses for their subject at a photoshoot. I work with many talented models who often already know how to pose and move around in front of the camera. I also work with people who have never been in front of a camera before and have no idea what to do!

These are 8 budget prime lenses for Sony FE mount under $650 that I recommend. See real world examples of each of these lenses at a portrait photoshoot. I am using the Sony A7C and Sony A7III to test these budget-friendly lenses.

The Sony ZV-E10 is an APSC 24.2 megapixel mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and content creators with an interchangeable lens mount. The ZV-E10 features the same Bokeh Switch and Product Showcase Mode as the ZV-1. You can find a high resolution JPG downloadable gallery of sample photos I took on the ZV-E10 at the bottom of this blog post.

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is an ultra telephoto zoom lens for Sony FE mount, similar and a little bit cheaper than the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS. While we will be doing bird photography and testing out bird videography - I thought it would be fun to use this Tamron 150-500 for portrait photography.

The Helios 44-2 is a 58mm f2 lens and during this photoshoot I am using it on the Sony A7III and Fujifilm X-T4. I had a couple of questions during my last portrait photoshoot with a vintage lens. The Helios is a lens made for film cameras, so it requires manual focus when used on a digital camera.

The Samyang AF 85mm f1.4 FE is an auto-focus telephoto prime lens that I am using on the full frame Sony A7iii. This 85mm is a budget-friendly counter option to the Sony GM 85mm f1.4.

The Canon RF 50mm f1.2 and Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 are two flagship, high-end 50mm lenses. In this comparison we are going to be putting both lenses head to head in a real world setting. I am using the RF 50mm f1.2 on the Canon ROS R5. And the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 is being used on the Sony A7III.

Every photographer has their own unique vision and way of capturing portraits. In this behind the scenes video, Mitch Lally and I are photographing the same couple in the same location. We are even using the same focal length - a 35mm! Watch our portrait photoshoot below to see how different our results are.

The GM 85mm f1.4 is an FE mount prime lens for Sony cameras. I am using this lens for portrait photography on the Sony A7iii.

The 85mm, 100mm and 135mm are all popular prime lens choices when it comes to portrait photography. We are going to be putting each lens to the test during a portrait session to see the differences.

The Sony A7R4 is a 61MP, full frame mirrorless camera. I am using the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 lens for this portrait photoshoot. It’s been a long time since I’ve done a portrait photoshoot on a 50mm lens.

This blog post includes some of my favourite photos I took during my time in Japan with the S5II. If you want to hear my complete thoughts and review of the S5II capabilities for photo and video, you can watch my review video here.

In November, I was invited to Japan by LUMIX to attend the LUMIX Global Summit for the announcement of the new LUMIX S5II. Paired with the new camera body and an array of lenses, Dan and I took to the streets of Tokyo, Japan to film our review video of the camera body.

In November, I was invited to Tokyo, Japan by LUMIX to attend the LUMIX Global Summit. They didn't tell me what was going to be announced, but I was very excited to find out because it sounded like it was going to be something big. On the morning of the event, I met Pav and we went for a little photo walk around the streets of our hotel. For this trip, I decided to bring the LUMIX S5 with me to test it out for photo and video.

In November, I was invited to Japan by LUMIX to attend the LUMIX Global Summit for the announcement of something new. I left Sydney with Dan, Aaron and Simon in the evening and we landed in Toyko, Japan the next morning. We were all a little tired from the overnight flight, but we decided to head out and explore Tokyo since we had a free day before the event.

The LUMIX S5II is a full frame, 24 Megapixel camera. I am taking it out in Tokyo, Japan to see how it performs in the real world for both photo and video. Unlike other LUMIX cameras that only use contrast detection AF, the LUMIX S5II now uses Phase hybrid AF!

For this portrait photoshoot I am using the Fujifilm X-T4 paired with two of my favorite prime lenses: the Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR and XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR.

The Fujifilm X-S20 is a hybrid mirrorless camera body with a 26.1 megapixel APSC sensor. Like the X-S10, the X-S20 embodies a simpler body design without the dedicated shutter and ISO dial you'll find on other Fujifilm bodies such as X-T series. I also use this camera for a portrait photoshoot and share unedited, straight out of camera images at 100% crop.

The NEW Fujifilm instax Link WIDE smartphone printer is going to create the largest instant prints available in the instax lineup. The Link WIDE connects wirelessly to your mobile device via bluetooth with it's own dedicated smartphone app. It also connects directly to your Fujifilm X-S10 camera to print your photos onto instax WIDE film. The Fujifilm instax Link WIDE comes in 2 colours: Mocha Grey and Ash White. The Ash White is the colour featured in my photos and video.

The Fujifilm GFX100 is a mirrorless large format camera featuring 102MP and a sensor size of 43.8mm x 32.9mm. I am using the GFX100 with 2 G-mount lenses. The GF 45mm f2.8 R WR and the GF 110mm f2 R LM WR.

The Helios 44-2 is a 58mm f2 lens and during this photoshoot I am using it on the Sony A7III and Fujifilm X-T4. I had a couple of questions during my last portrait photoshoot with a vintage lens. The Helios is a lens made for film cameras, so it requires manual focus when used on a digital camera.

I am using the X-T4 with the XF 23mm f1.4 lens, which is the full frame equivalent to 35mm. While my favourite focal length for portraits and photography is 35mm on full frame, I do prefer using the XF 35mm f1.4 or XF 50mm f1.0 on Fujifilm cameras.

The Fujifilm X-T4 is a 26MP APS-C mirrorless camera. I am using the X-T4 with the XF 35mm f1.4 lens, which is the full frame equivalent to 50mm. This is one of my favourite lenses for portrait photography from Fujifilm.

On one of the hottest days of 2020, I hosted a natural light portrait photography workshop with Fujifilm Australia and George's Cameras. It was so much fun getting to meet everyone who attended and to share my tips when it comes to capturing portraits.

The Fujifilm X-S10 is a small, light weight and very capable mirrorless camera featuring an X-Trans APSC sensor. The X-S10 focuses on simplicity and ergonomics making it an extremely user friendly camera.

The XF 50mm f1.0 is a Fujifilm prime lens rendering sharp and dreamy looks for portrait photography. I am using the XF 50mm f1.0 on the Fujifilm X-T4 which has an X-trans APSC sensor. This 50mm is the full frame equivalent to around 76mm.

The GFX 100S is a medium format, 100MP camera from Fujifilm and for this portrait photoshoot, I’ll be using it with the GF 80mm f1.7. Download high resolution images from this camera to see all the details.

The Fujifilm X100V is a small, lightweight and compact camera. I decided to do an on location, natural light portrait photoshoot with the X100V to test out the image quality, focus accuracy, sharpness and overall performance of the camera.

The X-S10 is a small, light weight and very capable mirrorless camera. I share real time eye AF examples during a portrait photoshoot, share video footage from the X-S10 and test ISO sensitivity during low light conditions.

This has got to be one of the cheapest autofocus lenses available for Canon DSLR cameras, I picked up mine used for about $30 USD. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a compact and affordable prime lens offering a wide aperture for low-light shooting and creative depth of field control aka bokeh! This is a great lens for beginners and gives a very budget friendly entry into DSLR photography. These are the photos I captured with it.

This set of photos is a portrait photoshoot I did on the streets of Sydney using the Canon 5D mkIV + Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 lens.

The Canon EOS R6 is a full frame mirrorless camera body featuring 20MP files and dual card slots. I am using it for portrait photography with the RF 35mm f1.8. This 35mm is a budget friendly RF mount lens for Canon. It is a small and lightweight lens and features a Control Ring.

The Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF is a budget friendly, fast prime lens. I am using the Sigma 35mm f1.4 on the Canon 5D mark4 for portrait photography.

In this portrait photoshoot, I share 5 tips for better portrait locations even when you find yourself in a mundane location. The photos in this creative photoshoot behind the scenes were shot on the Canon 5D mk4 + Canon EF 35mm f1.4 mk1.

The Canon RF 50mm f1.2 and Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 are two flagship, high-end 50mm lenses. In this comparison we are going to be putting both lenses head to head in a real world setting. I am using the RF 50mm f1.2 on the Canon ROS R5. And the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 is being used on the Sony A7III.

In this tutorial, I share with you how to take sharp photos on a DSLR camera. This tutorial in particular focuses (no pun intended!) on how to take sharp portraits when shooting wide open at f1.2 and capturing movement at the same time.

The Canon EOS R6 is a 20MP, full frame, mirrorless camera. I am using the R6 with the RF 28-70mm f2.8 zoom lens for these portraits. The EOS R6 is a camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and videographers, sitting below Canon's 45MP EOS R5.

In this photography tutorial, learn how to pose your clients for a portrait photoshoot. These are easy posing prompts that you can use for a subject who isn’t comfortable in front of the camera.

I’m testing out and reviewing the Canon R5 and RF 50mm f1.2. Here are some images I took from my real world review video of the camera which you can watch down below to see how the eye AF performance and accuracy works, image quality with my unedited 100% crops, 4K and 8K video performance and low light capabilities. I also used the Canon EOS R5 with both and RF and EF lenses.

In this photography tutorial, I share my thought process behind how I find locations for my portrait photography!

The Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-4 is a variable aperture zoom lens for Canon EF mount cameras and I am using it on the Canon 5D mk4. We are doing a portrait photography in natural light on the streets of Sydney photoshoot to test this lens in a real world setting.

The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD is a versatile all-in-one zoom third party Canon lens designed for Canon EF and can be used via adapter to RF. The Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-4 it's especially appealing to travel and portrait photographers due to its flexible focal range and relatively fast aperture.

In this portrait photoshoot, I am using the Canon EOS R with the native RF 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens. We test autofocus performance + accuracy and take a look at image quality + sharpness with 100% crop SOOC photos.

The Tamron 35mm f1.8 is a budget friendly, small and lightweight lens for Canon cameras. For this real world portrait photography review, I am using this lens on the full frame Canon 5D mkiv.

I’m using the Canon EOS R and the RF to EF adaptor to test the performance of Canon’s original EF L-series lenses on their new mirrorless line.

The Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di is a prime lens for Canon EF mount and Nikon F mount. I am using the Tamron 35mm f1.4 for portrait photography on the Canon EOS R and the Canon 5Dmk4.

In today’s photoshoot I borrowed a friend’s Canon 24-70mm f2.8 and wanted to try it out at a natural light portrait session!

For today’s photoshoot I thought it would be fun to compare 2 extreme apertures while capturing natural light portraits. I picked a few different locations that I thought would suit both apertures and shot pictures of Claudia and f1.2 and also f16.

The Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART lens is a budget-friendly, third party alternative to Canon's discontinued Canon 85mm f1.2L II lens. During this portrait photoshoot, I am using both lenses on the full frame Canon 5D mkiv camera body. The photos in this blog post are edited and mixed up between both lenses - let me know if you can guess which one is which!

The Canon 50mm f1.2 is an EF mount lens for Canon camera bodies. During this portrait photoshoot, I am using it on the Canon 5D mkiv.

The Lensbaby Sol 45 45mm f3.5 Lens for Canon EF is a compact, creative lens. With the Sol 45 you can do selective focus photography by tilting and focusing this small lens.

The Google Pixel 7a is Google's latest mid-range phone featuring 2 cameras. I'm taking the camera's out for a hands-on review in real world to see how they perform. By taking portraits and cityscapes I will share with you unedited and edited samples of the 7a Ultrawide Camera, Wide Camera and 2x Zoom. I also share video samples of the Pixel 7a with both the rear and front cameras, plus share a sample of the microphone quality.

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max features a main camera of 48 megapixels. Throughout this review, I am capturing photos in both JPG and RAW. When in JPG mode, the iPhone 14 Pro produces 12 megapixel files. To access the full 48 megapixel sensor, you need to shoot in Apple ProRaw.

The Google Pixel 7 makes use of a 50 megapixel Quad Bayer sensor. This is the same sensor we are seeing in the Google Pixel 7 Pro. The main camera of the Pixel 7 is the full frame equivalent of 24mm and makes use of autofocus. During this Pixel 7 camera review I am shooting with RAW + JPG.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro features a 50 megapixel Quad Bayer wide camera. This is in the phones default camera, which has an aperture of f1.85 and is the full frame equivalent focal length of 24mm. Throughout this portrait photoshoot I am shooting with both raw and jpg simultaneously. This is a feature I have always appreciated about Pixel devices. It's great to have the option between a ready to go JPG or a RAW .dng file to edit to your liking.

The Google Pixel 6a has a 12 megapixel ultra wide rear camera. It has an aperture of f2.2 and has a 114° field of view. The ultrawide camera has rich and true to life colours. The example photos I am sharing below are all unedited JPGs from the Pixel 6a. I really like the dynamic range of the ultrawide camera, there is plenty of detail and colour throughout the entire photo.

The NEW Fujifilm instax Link WIDE smartphone printer is going to create the largest instant prints available in the instax lineup. The Link WIDE connects wirelessly to your mobile device via bluetooth with it's own dedicated smartphone app. It also connects directly to your Fujifilm X-S10 camera to print your photos onto instax WIDE film. The Fujifilm instax Link WIDE comes in 2 colours: Mocha Grey and Ash White. The Ash White is the colour featured in my photos and video.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro features a 50 megapixel Quad Bayer wide camera. This is the phone’s default camera has a sensor with an 82 degree field of view and an f1.85 aperture. Watch my real world review of the Pixel 6 Pro in the video below to see the camera in action! I have a portrait photoshoot with a professional model where I take photos in different lighting scenarios. I make use of both easy and more challenging lighting to see how the Pixel 6 Pro camera performs.

In this iPhone 13 Pro Max camera review, we are testing portrait photography, video and low light photos. During our portrait photoshoot with the iPhone 13 Pro, I use a continuous light in a bright studio to test the quality and sharpness of the standard camera, wide angle lens, zoom functions and portrait camera. I am taking photos in both RAW and straight out of the camera JPGs on the iPhone 13 Pro Max to compare the quality of each file.

As photographers, we are spending countless hours in front of our computers editing photos, responding to emails, maintaining our business, on top of a mountain of other tasks. Which is why learning shortcuts for software you use regularly to shave precious seconds off your workflow is something I recommend for everyone to do!

In this beginner friendly Lightroom tutorial, I show you how to balance strong highlights and shadows to a portrait.

Editing portraits taken with natural light indoors can be tricky to balance tungsten light and skin tones. In this Lightroom tutorial I take you through the steps on editing indoor portraits.

In this Lightroom tutorial, learn how to edit vintage tones for your photography. This tutorial uses NO presets and I show you how to edit vintage colours from scratch.

In this beginner friendly Lightroom tutorial, I share with you my top 5 tips when it comes to editing portraits. These are things I look out for and edit my photos with for every photoshoot that I do.

The iPad Pro can be an incredibly useful tool for photographers. In this video I share with you how I've integrated the iPad in my photography workflow with Lightroom.

In today’s Lightroom tutorial I take you through the steps on editing golden hour portraits from beginning to end. My aim with this edit is to create a natural looking image, accentuating those lovely golden colours from the sun.

In this iPhone 12 Pro Max camera review, we are doing a natural light portrait photoshoot. I will be testing out the standard camera, wide angle camera, zooming functions and the portrait camera too. We will also be testing out the Pro Max's video features including the very exciting IBIS!

I spent a morning doing landscape photography around Lake Bled in Slovenia using the Sony A7IV with the GM 35mm f1.4 lens.

This blog post includes some of my favourite photos I took during my time in Japan with the S5II. If you want to hear my complete thoughts and review of the S5II capabilities for photo and video, you can watch my review video here.

In November, I was invited to Japan by LUMIX to attend the LUMIX Global Summit for the announcement of the new LUMIX S5II. Paired with the new camera body and an array of lenses, Dan and I took to the streets of Tokyo, Japan to film our review video of the camera body.

In November, I was invited to Tokyo, Japan by LUMIX to attend the LUMIX Global Summit. They didn't tell me what was going to be announced, but I was very excited to find out because it sounded like it was going to be something big. On the morning of the event, I met Pav and we went for a little photo walk around the streets of our hotel. For this trip, I decided to bring the LUMIX S5 with me to test it out for photo and video.

In November, I was invited to Japan by LUMIX to attend the LUMIX Global Summit for the announcement of something new. I left Sydney with Dan, Aaron and Simon in the evening and we landed in Toyko, Japan the next morning. We were all a little tired from the overnight flight, but we decided to head out and explore Tokyo since we had a free day before the event.

We set off the loop walk around the lake and it was such a stunning stroll. I loved every minute of it and kept stopping to take photos. I was contemplating coming here for sunrise but I'm happy we visited in the afternoon. The second half of the lake was all backlit and I captured some of my favourite photos where you can see the moon plus the jagged peaks of the mountains. Austria is SO incredible!

It's been a long day starting at 4am for sunrise landscape photography, then a trip to Lake Gousau and finally a stop in the town of Hallstatt. I have visited Hallstatt a few years ago during the spring. It's strange on that trip I was wearing a thick turtle neck jumper and on this trip just a light dress!

As I was getting ready to go to bed for a sunrise start the next day, I noticed the moon outside our bathroom window. It was in a crescent shape during blue hour and headed towards the jagged mountain peak. Dan quickly set up the tripod for a timelapse while I snapped a few photos. I started with a closeup shot of the moon with my 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 OSS lens.

I set my alarm for 4am, Dan and I hopped in the car while it was still dark and drove to our first location. We had scouted a couple of sunrise spots the day before. This spot was a nothing place - not a landmark or a viewpoint. It was by a little carpark for an army base just off the side of the road.

This is the last part of my mammoth blog series from my time in Prague, Czech Republic. I have recently been loving shooting on 35mm film again, specifically with point and shoot cameras. I brought the Contax T2 and Olympus Mju-ii with me on this trip and I used both those cameras to take the photos in this blog post. I used 2 film stocks including Fujifilm C200 in the Mju-ii and Portra 160 in the Contax.

Our final day in Prague included another sunrise start. The best way to capture stunning shots of a city in the middle of summer is to get up before everyone else does haha. This morning we decided to head to the Prague Old Town Square. WOW it was beautiful with the bright, sunrise light streaming through the buildings.

Unlike our first day in Prague, on day 2 Dan and I managed to wake up at sunrise. Since we are here in the middle of summer, it gets extremely busy during the day. In order to be able to capture photos of the city, we need to get up as early as possible! The bonus side to having quiet streets is early in the morning, you also have beautiful soft light to work with as well.

After a busy first day exploring Prague under the summer sun, Dan and I took some time to relax and do some shopping. We ended up at FotoSkoda to take a look at the film cameras and I also bought a cross body camera strap in green. Having a camera strap around my neck is too uncomfortable during long days shooting! It's been a long 4 years since I've travelled anywhere so I'm learning all over again along the way.

It was a slow, rainy 5 hour drive from Poznan, Poland to make it to Prague, Czech Republic. We arrived in the late afternoon and checked into our hotel. It was one of the only hotels left in the city with parking which was a tight squeeze to get into. We dropped off our bags and wandered around the streets of Prague during the light afternoon rain which felt so fresh in the middle of summer.

I thought I would share my street photography separately in this post instead. I captured all these photos with my Sony A7IV + GM 35mm f1.4.

Finally, the travel blogs are back!! It's been 3 years since I went overseas, my last trip being to Scotland to do photography for a wedding. Now that the Australian borders have opened again, Dan and I decided to head back to Gdansk, Poland to see his family. By the end of our first whirlwind week we were ready to head off on our month-long road trip. First stop - Poznan, Poland!

I took these photos in June of 2019, it was the last time I've travelled overseas from Australia since the pandemic started. At the time, Dan and I were staying with his family in Gdansk, Poland. We travelled to a few different places during the month we were there including Scotland to capture a wedding, a roadtrip to Austria and this little trip to Granada, Spain.

I used the Sony A7IV and the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens for these photos. While I am a portrait and wedding photographer, I do enjoy going out to do landscape and wildlife photography. I saw the opportunity to visit these waterfalls on a rainy day and was hoping to see some fog - the weather definitely delivered for me!

Today we are continuing on with our road trip through Austria. Our second half in Austria was a little more overcast so we spent a few of our outings exploring and taking photos in the rain.

Last year while Dan and I were in Europe, we decided to go on a roadtrip with Dan’s cousin Karol and his girlfriend Gosia to Austria. I took the Sony A7III with me for travel photography with the Sony 28mm f2 and 35mm f1.4.