The natural world is largely a fixed entity. Yet landscape photography can be deeply creative. Because creativity, in many pursuits, is a matter of perspective—and perception.

Dreamy long exposures are as core to landscape photography as are brilliant sunrises and sweeping grand vistas. Yet to create compelling photos of moving water, you need to do more than use ND filters and select slow shutter speeds.

Smaller scenes have formed some of my most striking compositions. So here are six tips to help you expand your creativity with fresh compositions and make more meaningful photos.

Peter Dombrovskis wasn’t a prolific writer. But he did share his experiences in the occasional interview and infrequent essay. Letting us in on his approach to photography and what drew him to these wild lands time and again.

The SD card on my Sony has remained empty. My lenses are gathering dust. And though we’re well into the new year, my hard drive is yet to receive its annual ‘2024’ folder.

Expert processing might turn an okay photo into a strong image. But going too far will stretch and skew the essence of the photo—warping the original scene beyond recognition.

I want to live in a country that’s grounded in generosity. One that agrees on a common past and is committed to building a more equitable future.

Turquoise waters, crumbling cliffs and striking sea stacks. Australia's endless seascape scenes entice photographers from around the world. Here’s how to photograph them.

Here’s how you can take memorable photos in epic and mediocre weather conditions. To plan, predict and prepare before you head out on location.

What direction did Sony take with a camera line already at the top of its class? Here’s how the Sony A7R V handles nature and landscape nature photography—and whether it’s a worthy upgrade.

The pursuit of natural wonder compels us to notice, care and act. So as nature photographers, we have an obligation—professionally and morally—to protect the ecosystems we love to capture.

I’ve compiled my top lessons and insights—to help you sharpen your landscape photography skills and create compelling scenes.

I’ve been living in Melbourne for five years now, yet Sydney remains my home city. It’s where I formed many family memories around the turn of the millennium and it’s where I pursued my career in communications.
Here’s a glimpse of what I saw with my Fujifilm X100V this past week.

Once we know enough about exposure and composition, it’s easy to slip into simply going through the motions. But when we pursue our craft on autopilot, we risk becoming stagnant. So I decided to give street photography a crack—here are 5 lessons I’ve learned.

Smartphones are an excellent tool for testing and documenting compositions. So with the launch of the iPhone 14 Pro, I wanted to examine a few key improvements. And put them in context for what they’ll mean for your landscape photography and videos.

I knew Karijini National Park was an ancient landscape. I had seen images of its rolling plains broken by fractal-like gorges. And of the arthritic ghost gums clinging to cliff faces. But it wasn’t until I was standing on Country that I truly felt the deep time of the landscape.

Landscape photography is a continuous pursuit of refinement and growth. So I thought I’d reflect on my journey as a landscape photographer these past five years and share some tips with you.

In the old town, tight rows of timber houses are painted canary yellow. Bursts of colour greet you at every turn. Blue doors line the lanes. While bougainvilleas bloom and creep across the facades.

In Saigon, the heat was draining. The streets, deafening. The chaos, overwhelming. The city, alive—and so was I. Here’s what I saw.

I want to reflect on the deeper drives behind my photography. To reassess and reaffirm why I do what I do.

I thought I’d peel back the curtain to reflect on how a few of my favourite photos came together. And share some helpful tips with you along the way.

Raising funds? Boosting awareness? Or driving change? If you see a photo of mine that will help your cause to conserve or restore our natural spaces, it’s yours. Free of charge.

Over summer I’ve ventured out with my Fujifilm X100V to capture moments as I experience them. From the heritage homes of Yarraville to the bustling cafes of Armadale to the leafy streets of Bendigo.

Like many photographers these past two years, I’ve spent more time delving through old hard drives to rediscover images. But now, I’ve returned to the real thing. And it’s everything I knew it would be.

Does your camera inspire you to view the moments unfolding around you in a new light? Does it amplify your creative expression—rather than becoming a barrier to it?

After the year that was, I needed an adventure again. Tasmania’s wild forests and falls called. I answered.

On Sunday 2 May 2021 I had the privilege of photographing the wedding of Mimi and Ash at The Riverstone Estate. I’ve known the couple for a few years now and it was a pleasure to document their special day on a glorious autumn afternoon in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.

How do we get more people to see and value our work? Write articles that share value with the reader.

Landscape photography is as much about the photo as it is the story behind the photo. With the iPhone 12 Pro, I can film fleeting scenes without having to choose between either getting the photo or getting the footage.

Over the weekend I ventured out to the Great Otway National Park in southern Victoria. After a mild summer and recent rains, the bush was looking absolutely stunning.

From the lofty peak of Mt Abrupt to the sweeping views on offer from The Balconies, The Grampians is a landscape photographer’s paradise. Here’s how to make the most of it!

To wake before dawn to see the sunrise over the Pacific is an experience few of us will take for granted again. Here’s a collection of what we saw.

While we’re not limited by our geography, it undoubtedly influences our development as photographers. It shapes how we see the natural world and what we highlight in our images.

I hope this workflow outline offers some considerations as you progress through your own images. Take time to consider why you might dodge the flowing water or apply an oval vignette around the scene.

The topic of what makes a great landscape photo is one I’ve considered and reviewed for many years (and one I’m still exploring). Recently, I’ve found that there’s a broad concept that encapsulates many of the aspects of great landscape photos—visual transitions.

My life, as far as I recall, began outside. In seaside rockpools, under the shade of trees and camping in the Australian bush. It’s in these interactions with natural spaces that we discover not only ourselves, but the interwoven threads of existence around us.

When we ask questions beyond the gear and settings, not only do we learn more about how the image was created, but we find that the answers are infinitely more interesting too.

Australia is bursting with natural beauty and through my fine art landscape prints I can share a slice of these stunning moments with you. These photos exist so that you too might experience the same feelings of awe, terror and solace as I did in capturing them.

From twisted alpine gums to mighty redwoods to lush temperate rainforests—Victoria has it all. The diversity and beauty in Victoria’s forests is simply stunning.

Want to enhance the viewing experience of your landscape photos? This tutorial explores colour theory, colour harmonies, and shares a number of tips and techniques to refine your images in post-processing.

It’s been a tough few weeks for all of us. But this slowdown also presents opportunities to reflect and review. I encourage you to use this time constructively and to fuel your creative pursuits.

The aim of landscape photography isn’t to create flawless scenes. Instead, Landscape photography is a journey, aiming to capture fleeting moments of beauty, awe and emotion in an imperfect world.

The effect has become a cliche of bad landscape photography—gone the way of intense saturation or unnatural HDR. Yet used in moderation, locally, and with consideration, it can further enhance the viewing experience.

The undergrowth was lush, the canopy rose high and new photography opportunities awaited me at every twist and turn. The drive quickly become a personal favourite and one that I’ll be returning to again soon.

I found the telephoto lens liberating. It freed me up to hone in on a key element or two. Soon I was capturing compositions that my eyes had never seen—at a location I’ve visited many times before. 

Drones open up a whole new dimension for landscape photographers. If the best camera is the one you have on you. Why not bring two along to your next landscape shoot?

This summer I returned home to the South Coast of NSW. Grand visions of a collection of bold, colourful seascapes filled my head. Then the fires hit.

How landscape photographers can act to conserve the land they love to capture. Because it’s worth saving and restoring. It’s been done before.