Photography Tips

There are articles galore showing us responsible adults how we can get kids to eat more fruit and vegetables – and all the creative ways we can present it to make it absolutely irresistible. All good stuff. However, almost 50% of the adult population in New Zealand fails to meet…

One of the most popular subjects for photographs at any level – from amateur to professional – is the natural world. Landscape photography combines the sheer power of the natural world with the formalising and organising eye of the photographer. This combination of the natural and the purposeful is what…

Photographs document our lives and give us the physical reminders that can often surprise and delight us at the most unexpected moments. Who hasn’t opened a forgotten box and looked through some old photos only to be reminded of events, people, and experiences completely forgotten? What’s really amazing about photos…

Black and white was the original standard in photography, but with the advent of colour film it quickly became an artistic affectation. As a result, a million amateur photographers each year briefly think they’ve discovered the shortcut to powerful photos simply by changing their filter settings and producing black and…

When you’re in love, it’s common to think that your partner is perfect in most ways. Even decades later, the ones we love are often above reproach in our minds, and that can sometimes make any time they insist on their flaws a confusing and alarming moment. For example, when…

One of the most popular subjects for canvas art prints to decorate your home is the traditional portrait – of friends, family, pets, or even just strangers if you’re feeling particularly artsy and bold. A portrait is ideal for printing because there’s really nothing more powerful than the human face…

We’ve all done it – we’ve all had those moments where an exceptional photo opportunity comes our way, the sort of scene that makes us think immediately about our canvas print art gallery at home and how this moment in time will be the greatest piece of canvas art ever…