Whenever we find someone who is a local and would make a lovely portrait, we’ll shoot it and post it!
My memories of Sydney in winter are clear crisp days, a sparkling harbour, offshore winds, cobalt blue seas with pulsing waves, and the sun just strong enough to warm you after a surf as you close your eyes and soak up the rays. Just as architect Jørn Utzon noted when he first toured the site … Read more
I just had to make this portrait of Monwabisi Sobitshi, an extraordinary actor and artist we met when we visited Guga S’thebe Culture, Arts and Empowerment Centre at the township of Langa, Cape Town. When Monwabisi is not teaching drama to school kids and high-school drop-outs, he’s recycling soft drink cans into funky crafts. Monwabisi spontaneously … Read more
Our digs in Camp’s Bay are delightful. While we don’t have commanding views of the Bay, we do have the extraordinary views that enabled me to capture this timelapse of Table Mountain. The first thing we noticed when we arrived at our Cape Town holiday rental that is our home away from home in Camps Bay, … Read more
What constitutes a portrait photo? How do you go about capturing a good portrait of a person? And do you need permission? These are some of the questions readers have asked me over the years of being a professional photographer. Taking Portraits – Tips for Travellers Who Prioritise Capturing Memories These are my best tips … Read more
Ubud Monkey Forest must top the list of things to do for most visitors to Bali’s cultural heart of Ubud. It certainly made the top of our list – and it made our day. Ubud Monkey Forest – Monkey Business at Bali’s Macaque Sanctuary As animal lovers, we can’t resist getting up close to such adorable and amazingly … Read more