Earlier this year I got a phone call from Red Bull athlete, Paul Guschlbauer, asking if I was up for shooting and editing a daily vlog with him while he took part in the Red Bull X-Alps adventure race. It’s an invite-only event and … Continue readingShooting a Daily Vlog During the World’s Toughest Adventure Race – Part 1
The Feiyu MG stabiliser is great for shooting smooth video with my Sony a6300, however the gimbal blocks the view of the Sony’s LCD screen making it difficult to see what you’re shooting (see photos below). Above: the rear gimbal motor arm blocks the Sony’s LCD screen … Continue readingUsing iPhone as External Monitor on Feiyu MG Stabiliser + Sony a6300
If you’re just starting out ski mountaineering or even if you’re already a bit of a pro, I’d recommend this useful 11-part video series with Andrew McLean by Backcountry Mag and Outdoor Research. They cover everything from the basics of ski touring, right through to expedition … Continue readingRecommended: Ski Mountaineering Skills Video Series
Here’s the latest video I cut together for Red Bull Illume, featuring photographer Jaanus Ree shooting high speed windsurfers, Kristjan Kiisk and Ain Härmson. Thanks to Magnus Heinmets for the cinematography!
Another COOPH video edit, this time “Camera Evolution Explained In Just 11 Portraits”: Take a historical journey with COOPH photographer Leo Rosas through the evolution of the camera & portrait. One shoot, one model and some mad Photoshop skillz recreate these essential milestones in photographic … Continue readingCOOPH Video: Camera Evolution Explained In Just 11 Portraits
I thought I’d put together some tips on how you can develop your career in photography from the experiences I’ve come across over the past few years and all the mistakes I’ve learnt from. You probably have so many questions about exactly the best way … Continue readingHow To Become A Photographer – Starting Out, What Gear, How Much To Charge
Yesterday I gave a talk at the Apple Store on Regent Street in London with Jamie Barrow on ‘How To Film Extreme Sports’. Jamie talked about his background as a Team GB athlete, his injuries and his reason behind wanting to these speed records. I … Continue readingHow To Film Extreme Sports
Whilst videoing Jamie Barrow’s snowboard speed record attempts out in St Moritz this January, I was lucky enough to meet sports photographer Graham Hughes who was there doing a photo shoot for Delazify. He’s not only a really nice and funny guy but he’s also … Continue readingHow to be a Sports & Lifestyle Photographer – Interview with Graham Hughes
Here’s a video I made of night sky time-lapse using my Nikon D7000 and Final Cut Pro X. Here’s how I created this shot: 1. Put the camera in manual mode 2. Set the focus to manual on the lens (Nikkor 18-105mm) 3. Set white … Continue readingHow to do a night sky time-lapse – Nikon D7000
Just had my first trip to Africa, taking photos and videos for Mike Ross Africa Travel in the Masai Mara in Kenya. Here are some pics: Lion pride at night (blog on this here) Two cheetahs keeping a lookout Posing cheetah Bird splash Lion’s dinner time … Continue readingWildlife Safari Photography in Kenya