Redknot Photography: Blog https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog en-us (C) redknot photography ABN 38875908427 redknot® is a Registered Trade Mark [email protected] (Redknot Photography) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:16:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:16:00 GMT https://www.redknotphotography.com/img/s/v-12/u1068982435-o763696439-50.jpg Redknot Photography: Blog https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog 90 120 Nippers State Championships 2018 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2018/3/nippers-state-championships-2018 a challenging day at the 2018 Nipper Surf Life Saving Champs 

#justanotherdayinWA

@slswa

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) life saving sorrento surf https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2018/3/nippers-state-championships-2018 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT
“Never think of anything as being a mistake...” https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2018/3/-never-think-of-anything-as-being-a-mistake “Never think of anything as being a mistake, because so many good things happen out of a mistake.  Ultimately everything one does or everything one uses is as a result of one’s own or someone else’s experiment.”

James Merrell

jamesmerrell.co.uk

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) aipp perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2018/3/-never-think-of-anything-as-being-a-mistake Tue, 20 Mar 2018 03:57:15 GMT
Best Wedding Photo Locations In Perth https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/12/best-wedding-photo-locations-in-perth I came across this old blog from 2012 whilst researching the best wedding photography spots in Perth.  Many suggestions for those that may be looking for a location.

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) aipp accredited professional photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/12/best-wedding-photo-locations-in-perth Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT
Nippers 2017/18 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/9/nippers-2017/18

Nippers is due to start again in a few weeks time #justanotherdayinwa

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) club life saving sorrento surf https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/9/nippers-2017/18 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:33:51 GMT
What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/8/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Reposting one of the most popular blogs of the last twelve months.

 

Girl on Trigg Beachbeach girl What to wear to a family photo shoot?

 

Coordinate but don’t match and don’t be scared of colour; but don’t all wear all the same colour.  Coordinate colours and looks and avoid matching outfits.  The secret is to have coordinating colours that compliment each other and the location of the shoot.  Examples to avoid where possible are greens in parks and gardens, and blues in a beach side location.

Rock star.  It can help to have one “rock star” in the photos who carries a pattern or bold colour in their outfit that the rest of the group’s clothing or accessories pulls from, while keeping everyone else’s outfits more simple.

Let children have input to what they are going to wear.  Children who help dress themselves will not only be much happier campers during the session, but you’ll let their own beautiful personalities shine through.

For wide open locations it helps to have some movement and flow in clothing and accessories.  Children are fond of jumping, dancing and being wild.  Nothing better than a twirly, whirly dress to accentuate all that beautiful movement and childhood innocence.  Something as simple as a scarf trailing behind or a playful super hero cape can be fun for the boys.

Layers and textures are beautiful and create interest in photos.  Also, having different layers of clothing and accessories can add another dimension to the overall texture of the image.

Don’t worry about bringing too many clothes, as long as you bring a variety.

Accessorise with scarves, hats, flowers in the hair for girls, jewellery, etc.  Complimenting accessories add to the image.

Think about subtle props that blend with the vibe of the session as well, but keep them simple and meaningful.

Things to avoid include any clothes with logos, graphics, characters, labels, etc.  These tend to draw attention from the subject.

Hats as they can cast shadows on your face.

Clothes that show stains or wrinkle easily.

Bright white socks and trainers unless we’re talking about something simple like Converse or Vans.

…and finally, no sunglasses.

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) aipp perth professional family photography what to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/8/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Sun, 20 Aug 2017 06:30:00 GMT
The Value of a Professional Photographer, or: ‘Can I Have All the Unedited Photos?’ https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/4/the-value-of-a-professional-photographer-or-can-i-have-all-the-unedited-photos very interesting read. The Value of a Professional Photographer, or: ‘Can I Have All the Unedited Photos?’

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/4/the-value-of-a-professional-photographer-or-can-i-have-all-the-unedited-photos Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT
#darcey366 - a video of 2016 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/2/-darcey366 at the start of 2016 I started a personal project; Darcey366.

one photograph each day sounds easy, but trust me it isn't.  Some days you are so busy that you forget.  For a few weeks Darcey was overseas so my wife Tania took a selection.  Darcey herself took a small number of self portraits.  

This was a great project and I have to thank Alan Moyle for his inspiration.  If I hadn't attended a seminar hosted by Alan in 2014 I would never have attempted this.  Now seeing the final results, I so glad I didn't stop the project when frustration and tiredness got the better of me and I've learnt so much.

When I was putting together this video it was lovey to see all the photos together.  Happy, sad, playing, grumpy, swimming (lots), holidays, the lot...

darcey 366 from Chris McDonald on Vimeo.

I hope she likes it

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/2/-darcey366 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT
The winners of the 2016 iPhone Photography Awards - in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/2/the-winners-of-the-2016-iphone-photography-awards---in-pictures The winners of the 2016 iPhone Photography Awards - in pictures  

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/2/the-winners-of-the-2016-iphone-photography-awards---in-pictures Thu, 02 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT
40 tips to take better photos https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/1/40-tips-to-take-better-photos a great article from Petapixel, 40 tips to take better photographs 

#justanotherdayinwamates at Lake LeschenaultiaLake Leschenaultia

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2017/1/40-tips-to-take-better-photos Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT
What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/10/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Girl on Trigg Beachbeach girl What to wear to a family photo shoot?

 

Coordinate but don’t match and don’t be scared of colour; but don’t all wear all the same colour.  Coordinate colours and looks and avoid matching outfits.  The secret is to have coordinating colours that compliment each other and the location of the shoot.  Examples to avoid where possible are greens in parks and gardens, and blues in a beach side location.

Rock star.  It can help to have one “rock star” in the photos who carries a pattern or bold colour in their outfit that the rest of the group’s clothing or accessories pulls from, while keeping everyone else’s outfits more simple.

Let children have input to what they are going to wear.  Children who help dress themselves will not only be much happier campers during the session, but you’ll let their own beautiful personalities shine through.

For wide open locations it helps to have some movement and flow in clothing and accessories.  Children are fond of jumping, dancing and being wild.  Nothing better than a twirly, whirly dress to accentuate all that beautiful movement and childhood innocence.  Something as simple as a scarf trailing behind or a playful super hero cape can be fun for the boys.

Layers and textures are beautiful and create interest in photos.  Also, having different layers of clothing and accessories can add another dimension to the overall texture of the image.

Don’t worry about bringing too many clothes, as long as you bring a variety.

Accessorise with scarves, hats, flowers in the hair for girls, jewellery, etc.  Complimenting accessories add to the image.

Think about subtle props that blend with the vibe of the session as well, but keep them simple and meaningful.

Things to avoid include any clothes with logos, graphics, characters, labels, etc.  These tend to draw attention from the subject.

Hats as they can cast shadows on your face.

Clothes that show stains or wrinkle easily.

Bright white socks and trainers unless we’re talking about something simple like Converse or Vans.

…and finally, no sunglasses.

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/10/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT
#darcey366 - a photo day for 2016 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/9/-darcey366---a-photo-day-for-2016  

at the start of 2016 I started a personal project; Darcey366.

Darcey; a photo a day for all of 2016

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/9/-darcey366---a-photo-day-for-2016 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT
The AIPP Nikon Event 2016 - Melbourne https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/the-aipp-nikon-event-2016---melbourne off to Melbourne this weekend for the annual AIPP Conference 

#justanotherdayinwamates at Lake LeschenaultiaLake Leschenaultia

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/the-aipp-nikon-event-2016---melbourne Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Story behind the photograph - stormy beach at Pinnaroo Point https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/story-behind-the-photograph---stormy-beach-at-pinnaroo-point #justanotherdayinwastormy beachPinaroo Point

July in Perth and a stormy afternoon at Pinnaroo Point.

A friend had asked for a 'different' beach photograph as a centre piece for a large wall in their recently renovated house.  Whilst driving back down the beach road on a Sunday afternoon a storm was coming in from the Indian Ocean.  I decided to use a neutral density photo to extend the exposure, provide some movement to the dark clouds and mist the breaking waves.

​This has been printed on canvas at a size of 1.7m x 2.1m; it's huge!

 

D800, 17mm, 15 seconds at f16,

ISO 200

 

July 2016

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/story-behind-the-photograph---stormy-beach-at-pinnaroo-point Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT
What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot What to wear to a family photo shoot?

 

Coordinate but don’t match and don’t be scared of colour; but don’t all wear all the same colour.  Coordinate colours and looks and avoid matching outfits.  The secret is to have coordinating colours that compliment each other and the location of the shoot.  Examples to avoid where possible are greens in parks and gardens, and blues in a beach side location.

Rock star.  It can help to have one “rock star” in the photos who carries a pattern or bold colour in their outfit that the rest of the group’s clothing or accessories pulls from, while keeping everyone else’s outfits more simple.

Let children have input to what they are going to wear.  Children who help dress themselves will not only be much happier campers during the session, but you’ll let their own beautiful personalities shine through.

For wide open locations it helps to have some movement and flow in clothing and accessories.  Children are fond of jumping, dancing and being wild.  Nothing better than a twirly, whirly dress to accentuate all that beautiful movement and childhood innocence.  Something as simple as a scarf trailing behind or a playful super hero cape can be fun for the boys.

Layers and textures are beautiful and create interest in photos.  Also, having different layers of clothing and accessories can add another dimension to the overall texture of the image.

Don’t worry about bringing too many clothes, as long as you bring a variety.

Accessorise with scarves, hats, flowers in the hair for girls, jewellery, etc.  Complimenting accessories add to the image.

Think about subtle props that blend with the vibe of the session as well, but keep them simple and meaningful.

Things to avoid include any clothes with logos, graphics, characters, labels, etc.  These tend to draw attention from the subject.

Hats as they can cast shadows on your face.

Clothes that show stains or wrinkle easily.

Bright white socks and trainers unless we’re talking about something simple like Converse or Vans.

…and finally, no sunglasses.

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/astronomy-photographer-of-the-year-2016 Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 shortlist - in pictures

#justanotherdayinwaInside Australia Antony GormleyLake Ballard scultures

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/8/astronomy-photographer-of-the-year-2016 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT
new redknot photography website https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/7/new-redknot-photography-website #justanotherdayinwastormy beachPinaroo Point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

come over and see the new Redknot Photography website 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/7/new-redknot-photography-website Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Lake Ballard take 2 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/7/lake-ballard-take-2

one of the photos from the trip to Lake Ballard

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/7/lake-ballard-take-2 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Kenyan girls get on their bikes in pursuit of an education https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/kenyan-girls-get-on-their-bikes-in-pursuit-of-an-education “When I received a bike I was so happy. Now I have time to study, travel comfortably to school, and still help with the chores. I also ride my little brother to and from school,” says Jacqueline, whose grades have improved from an average C+ to B+ since she got her wheels.

Excellent article from The Guardian

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/kenyan-girls-get-on-their-bikes-in-pursuit-of-an-education Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT
#darcey366 - a photo day for 2016 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/-darcey366---a-photo-day-for-2016 at the start of 2016 I started a personal project; Darcey366.

Darcey; a photo a day for all of 2016

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/-darcey366---a-photo-day-for-2016 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Lake Ballard https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/lake-ballard

off on a road trip to Lake Ballard

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/lake-ballard Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT
What it’s like to shoot a wedding, from the camera’s point of view https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/what-it-s-like-to-shoot-a-wedding-from-the-camera-s-point-of-view Brilliant video of a wedding from the perspective of the photographer.

While shooting a wedding back in December 2014, New Jersey-based wedding photographer Tom Harman strapped a GoPro to his camera to show what the experience is like. The footage and final shots were turned into the 4-minute video

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/what-it-s-like-to-shoot-a-wedding-from-the-camera-s-point-of-view Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Parallel times: the album covers that never were https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/parallel-times-the-album-covers-that-never-were A new book of outtakes from photoshoots for Blondie, David Bowie, the Specials and more provide an alternative history of 70s and 80s pop.

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/parallel-times-the-album-covers-that-never-were Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Best Wedding Photo Locations In Perth https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/best-wedding-photo-locations-in-perth I came across this old blog from 2012 whilst researching the best wedding photography spots in Perth.  Many suggestions for those that may be looking for a location.

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/6/best-wedding-photo-locations-in-perth Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Pete Souza: photographing the real Barack Obama https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/pete-souza-photographing-the-real-barack-obama Pete Souza: photographing the real Barrack Obama 

Lovely selection of photographs 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/pete-souza-photographing-the-real-barack-obama Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Nine great family photographs https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/nine-great-family-photographs Nine great family photographs

from The Guardian

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/nine-great-family-photographs Thu, 26 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT
#darcey366 - a photo day for 2016 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-darcey366---a-photo-day-for-2016 at the start of 2016 I started a personal project; Darcey366.

Darcey; a photo a day for all of 2016

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-darcey366---a-photo-day-for-2016 Thu, 19 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT
The Value of a Professional Photographer, or: ‘Can I Have All the Unedited Photos?’ https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/the-value-of-a-professional-photographer-or-can-i-have-all-the-unedited-photos very interesting read. The Value of a Professional Photographer, or: ‘Can I Have All the Unedited Photos?’

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/the-value-of-a-professional-photographer-or-can-i-have-all-the-unedited-photos Thu, 12 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Inspiring photographers - Jo Lopez https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/jo-lopez I’ll apologise in advance and say this blog is pure indulgence.  

 

Jo Lopez is the photographer who has had the job to tour with Bruce Springsteen and take photographs.

 

Springsteen shreds the pre-planned setlist and collects request-bearing signs from the crowd, leading the band in impromptu renditions of covers by everybody from The Ramones to Jackie Wilson.  "I don't look at the setlist very much during the night," he told Rolling Stone's David Fricke. "I'm listening to the song we're playing - it's talking to me about what to play next.  And I'm watching the audience.  Sometimes it's the look in someone's eyes about how bad they want to hear that song they've written on a piece of cardboard or their head."

 

Rolling Stone 

 

jolopezphotography.com

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/5/jo-lopez Thu, 05 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT
The Manchester Connection - in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/4/the-manchester-connection---in-pictures The Manchester Connection - in pictures​

A wellspring of musical creativity in Manchester during the late 70s and 80s brought us bands such as Joy Division, the Smiths and the Stone Roses.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Manchester photographs https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/4/the-manchester-connection---in-pictures Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT
How much work goes into a wedding shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/4/how-much-work-goes-into-a-wedding-shoot Think a photographer just rolls up on the day and take photographs?  Think again; preparation, preparation, preparation is the name of the game.

 

When I take on a wedding assignment I plan to meet the couple at least twice prior the wedding day.  The initial meeting takes place prior to signing any agreements or commitments being made.  I discuss with you your thoughts and plans for your wedding day and determine if my style of photography will match the final product that you are looking for.  If there are any doubts I will politely decline the job and refer the couple to another photographers whose style may match their requirements. 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional wedding photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/4/how-much-work-goes-into-a-wedding-shoot Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT
#Darcey366 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/4/darcey366again at the start of 2016 I started a personal project; Darcey366.

Darcey; a photo a day for all of 2016

please come and have a look

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/4/darcey366again Thu, 14 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT
my wife has organised a family photo session….oh my god! https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/my-wife-has-organised-a-family-photo-session-oh-my-god don't panic, read this 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/my-wife-has-organised-a-family-photo-session-oh-my-god Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Great photos - Salford marks 30 years since Smiths released The Queen Is Dead https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/great-photos---salford-marks-30-years-since-smiths-released-the-queen-is-dead Lowry exhibition to pay tribute to band’s third studio album with soundscape and photographs.

From The Guardian

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/great-photos---salford-marks-30-years-since-smiths-released-the-queen-is-dead Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT
What is depth of field in photography? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/what-is-depth-of-field-in-photography Excellent article for Digital Camera World on depth of field.  

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/what-is-depth-of-field-in-photography Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Japan commemorates victims of 2011 tsunami disaster https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/japan-commemorates-victims-of-2011-tsunami-disaster Japan commemorates victims of 2011 tsunami disaster 

Reposted from The Guardian

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/japan-commemorates-victims-of-2011-tsunami-disaster Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Story behind the photograph - London's West End https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/story-behind-the-photograph---londons-west-end Going back through some old blogs from 2014 that reached the most people.  I still love this photo.

 

The old lady being given directions caught my attention about five minutes before I captured this image.  She was wondering through London’s West End and was obviously looking for somewhere. 

 

She stood out among the West End crowds with her huge gold earrings and gold bangles. 

 

This was shot through a crowd of people and I only managed to get one exposure away before losing the moment.  I love the the clear direction being given by one woman, to the ‘I’m not sure’ of the woman in the striped top, and the look on the husbands face; all the time life in London is going on around them.

 

D700, 85mm f1.4, 1/500th at f1.4,

ISO 400

 

October 2011

 

#darcey366

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) London, West End, photography, street https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/story-behind-the-photograph---londons-west-end Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Darcey366 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/darcey366

at the start of 2016 I started a personal project; Darcey366.

Darcey; a photo a day for all of 2016

please come and have a look

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/3/darcey366 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT
portrait photography cropping guide https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/2/portrait-photography-cropping-guide I found this free portrait photography cropping guide from Digital Camera World.  A very useful guide to stop you cropping photos in the wrong places.

 

‘Yes’ areas are marked in green, while ‘bad’ locations are marked in red.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/2/portrait-photography-cropping-guide Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:00:00 GMT
Inspiring photographers - David Bailey https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/2/inspiring-photographers---david-bailey “You can’t create a portrait by yourself.  I always tell people it’s them taking the photograph, not me.  For me it’s always about the people. I’ve never been interested in trees or mountains much.  I admire Ansel Adams, but I’ve never been a big fan of what he does.  Really it’s just another f------ tree, isn’t it?”

David Bailey

I've been looking for an old interview with David Bailey that I read some years ago where he discussed his approach to a portrait session.  I'll keep searching for that; in the meantime I found this in The Daily Telegraph.

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/2/inspiring-photographers---david-bailey Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:00:00 GMT
Three camera lessons every new photographer should learn https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/2/three-camera-lessons-every-new-photographer-should-learn  

Three camera lessons every new photographer should learn.

 

A brilliant article from Digital Camera World

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth professional photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/2/three-camera-lessons-every-new-photographer-should-learn Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:00:00 GMT
Claremont wedding https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/claremont-wedding An image from a wedding photographed in December 2015.  Andrew and Jenny wanted informal photographs that captured the essence of their wedding day.

 

This was one of the images they chose as part of their final selection.  The marquee was set up in their back garden in Claremont and the wedding was arranged by my friends at Rosebud Design; Rhonda and Rose.

 

A very special day for a lovely couple.

 

Rosebud Design

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think like a pro https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/think-like-a-pro 10 ways photographers can think more like a pro

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys AIPP Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/think-like-a-pro Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT
“Never think of anything as being a mistake...” https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/-never-think-of-anything-as-being-a-mistake “Never think of anything as being a mistake, because so many good things happen out of a mistake.  Ultimately everything one does or everything one uses is as a result of one’s own or someone else’s experiment.”

James Merrell

jamesmerrell.co.uk

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/-never-think-of-anything-as-being-a-mistake Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Japan bound https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/japan-bound Japan bound

Leaving the Australian summer and heading to the northern hemisphere and Hakuba, Japan

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/japan-bound Thu, 14 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Inspirational photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/war-photography Life magazine photographer Larry Burrows (far left) struggles through elephant grass and the rotor wash of an American evacuation helicopter as he helps GIs carry a wounded soldier on a stretcher from the jungle to the chopper in Mimot, Cambodia on 4 May 1970. The evacuation came during the US incursion into Cambodia.  Burrows was killed on 10 February 1971, along with the photographer who took this picture, Henri Huet, and two other photojournalists – Kent Potter of UPI and Keisaburo Shimamoto of Newsweek – when their helicopter was shot down over Laos.  

I visited Vietnam a couple of years ago and the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.  Many of the photographs on this page from The Guardian are on show in the museum.

The Guardian Vietnam: The Real War – in pictures

The War Remnants Museum

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2016/1/war-photography Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT
It's been a good year https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/its-been-a-good-year

​it's been a good year...

here is my favourite photo from 2015; Anita on her wedding day at Sitella Winery in the Swan Valley.

happy new year from redknot photography and all the best for 2016

a thought for 2016 and one passed onto me many years ago by a former colleague 


 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/its-been-a-good-year Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT
10 pro tips you can use in any genre of photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/10-pro-tips-you-can-use-in-any-genre-of-photography 10 pro tips you can use in any genre of photography

With thanks to photo venture 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/10-pro-tips-you-can-use-in-any-genre-of-photography Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Claremont wedding https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/claremont-wedding a single image from a wedding held in a house in Claremont earlier this month.  

a string quartet, a hungry dog and champagne...

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/claremont-wedding Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT
the beach at Dungeness https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/the-beach-at-dungeness

The Beach of Dungeness

Memories of Dungeness.  Another photograph from the Photographylife.com website 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/the-beach-at-dungeness Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Pinjar cycle race https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/pinjar-cycle-race Bike Force Joondalup riding group on the Pinjar team time trial

a stormy old morning

5th December 2015

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/pinjar-cycle-race Sun, 06 Dec 2015 01:44:06 GMT
new logo https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/new-logo redknot photography has a new logo 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/12/new-logo Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT
abandoned beach homes https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/abandoned-beach-homes Condemned BeachCondemned Beach Came across this fantastic site with lists of photography locations.  The majority are in the U.S.  However, the ones listed in Australia are well worth a visit.

photographylife.com

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP accredited professional photograper https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/abandoned-beach-homes Thu, 26 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT
New members night https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/new-members-night Off to The Brisbane Hotel this evening to go a meet some new members of AIPP.

#APPAIPP

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer Perth The Brisbane Hotel https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/new-members-night Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:30:00 GMT
20 myths about becoming pro photographer (and the solutions) https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/20-myths-about-becoming-a-pro-photographer-and-their-solutions 20 myths about becoming pro photographer (and there solutions)

How very true.  I’ve made nearly every mistake on this page and learnt from them 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/20-myths-about-becoming-a-pro-photographer-and-their-solutions Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Best Wedding Photo Locations In Perth https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/11/best-wedding-photo-locations-in-perth I came across this old blog from 2012 whilst researching the best wedding photography spots in Perth.  Many suggestions for those that may be looking for a location.

 

 

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Messy, Blurry Rugby in England https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/messy-blurry-rugby-in-england  

In celebration of the upcoming Rugby Union World Cup final in England.  Messy Blurry Rugby in England

Shared from the fantastic Lens blog at the New York Times

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Cup Rugby World https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/messy-blurry-rugby-in-england Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT
What is an Accredited Professional Photographer? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/what-is-an-accredited-professional-photographer On September 18th 2015 the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) formally recognised the status of an “Accredited Professional” through the award of a “Certification Trade Mark” 

An Accredited Professional Photographer is a professional photographer who has met the AIPP accreditation standards, certified by the ACCC and is a current AIPP member.

Accreditation is designed to give you, the consumer, confidence that your professional photographer is a proven, experienced, technically capable, professional practitioner who complies with all legal business requirements, has appropriate insurance and who is willing to agree to the mandatory "Code of Professional Practice" and to the requirement to continually improve their photographic skills by committing to continue their professional development.

To become accredited, a professional photographer has to... 

  1. Demonstrate that they have been practicing for a minimum of 2 years
  2. Demonstrate that they have satisfied clients and suppliers by providing written references
  3. Demonstrate that they comply with all legal, ethical and moral business requirements to practice as a professional in Australia
  4. Demonstrate that their photographic skills are of a "Professional Standard"
  5. Agree to have a portfolio of their work, assessed by experienced AIPP image assessors
  6. Achieve the required portfolio assessment standard.
  7. Agree to continue their professional development through the AIPP CPD program, maintaining up to date skills and business practices each year.

The AIPP continually monitors its accreditation requirements to ensure that the standard for accredited membership is appropriate for the profession of photography in 2015 and beyond.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/what-is-an-accredited-professional-photographer Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:05:00 GMT
Recognition by the ACCC of Accredited Professional Photographer (APP) https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/AIPP

On September 18th 2015 the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) formally recognised the status of an “Accredited Professional” through the award of a “Certification Trade Mark”

                  

An Australian first, this certification enables the AIPP’s 2,000 accredited members to offer clients and customers further reassurance of their competence and reliability as a working photographer or video producer through a certified ‘symbol of trust’ from the ACCC. 

As the photographic industry is not held accountable to the same legal status and regulatory requirements as other Government and state-regulated professions, the ACCC certification of the AIPP accreditation process brings a new level of authority to practicing professionals, in addition to the set of voluntary requirements that AIPP accredited professionals already adhere to.

The AIPP accreditation process has three components

1. Business and experience pre requisite which must be met before applying for accreditation.

2. An assessment of a photographers image making standards and capability. 

3. A continuing professional development obligation. Maintaining up to date skills and business practices each year.

 The AIPP continually monitors its accreditation requirements to ensure that the standard for accredited membership is appropriate for the profession of photography and the profession of video production, now and in the future.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/AIPP Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT
10 rules of photo composition (and why they work) https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/10-rules-of-photo-composition-and-why-they-work In photography, it’s not just what you shoot that counts – the way that you shoot it is crucial, too. Poor photo composition can make a fantastic subject dull, but a well-set scene can create a wonderful image from the most ordinary of situations.

10 rules of photo composition (and why they work)

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/10-rules-of-photo-composition-and-why-they-work Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:03:24 GMT
Abandoned places – in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/abandoned-places-in-pictures

The French photographer David de Rueda travels the world in search of unusual places. He is captivated by the aesthetic beauty of derelict buildings and teamed up with Nikon to create a striking photo project based on abandoned places in Europe.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/10/abandoned-places-in-pictures Thu, 08 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Redhead Day - portraits https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/redhead-day---portraits Hundreds of ‘gingers’ from across the world met to celebrate Redhead Day in Angel, north London. The gene for red hair, MC1R, is expressed in less than 2% of the global population.

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/redhead-day---portraits Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT
budget framing, how to get the impact without the price? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/budget-framing-how-to-get-the-impact-without-the-price

For some clients the cost of purchasing framed prints is an expensive luxury.  I’m regularly asked how to get the look without the price?  Here is one suggestion that I use myself.

 

Look at old framed photographs in your house and consider re-using the frames; placing the existing photographs into an album or storage.

 

Then purchase individual prints from redknot and mount them in the frame you already own.

 

If you don't feel comfortable mounting the new photo, then ask redknot to mount and re-frame the photograph.  Simply provide us with your existing frame and we will do the rest.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/budget-framing-how-to-get-the-impact-without-the-price Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Photographing Human Trafficking in New York https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/photographing-human-trafficking-in-new-york They look no different than anyone else in the rat-race blur of New York’s streets. They hold the same jobs — maids, nannies, janitors — as thousands of others who get paid for their work, sometimes well, usually enough to get by.

Photographing Human Trafficking in New York reposted from Lens - The New York Times

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/photographing-human-trafficking-in-new-york Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT
the 9 phases of post concert depression https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-9-phases-of-post-concert-depression For any rabid music fan, there’s a sort of grieving process that follows an event as momentous as seeing a favorite band live. It’s often referred to as “post-concert depression” around the web.  Check out the article from Alternative Press here.

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-9-phases-of-post-concert-depression Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT
a blog about a blog...Humans of New York https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/8/a-blog-about-a-blog-humans-of-new-york a blog about a blog.

 

a couple of years ago I went to seminar presented by Alan Moyle.  Apart from inspiring a blog last year ‘a week in the life of a FIFO worker’ he mentioned Humans of New York; I’ve been following it ever since.

 

Reposted from The Guardian

 

 

Recently a photograph was posted on the Humans of New York website and on social media. It was a portrait of a troubled-looking young boy sitting on some steps, accompanied, as is the format with Humans of New York, by a quotation from the unidentified subject: “I’m homosexual and I’m afraid about what my future will be and that people won’t like me.”

 

 

They’re not always quite so heartbreaking, but Humans of New York photographs regularly generate thousands of retweets, hundreds of thousands of Facebook likes and lots of appreciative comments. This one prompted a response from none other than Hillary Clinton. “Prediction from a grown-up: Your future is going to be amazing,” she wrote on Facebook. “You will surprise yourself with what you’re capable of and the incredible things you go on to do. Find the people who love and believe in you – there will be lots of them. —H.”

 

Regardless of what you may think of H Clinton, this blog is about Humans of New York bog.  Is it worth following?  Check it out and decide for yourself.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/8/a-blog-about-a-blog-humans-of-new-york Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT
The father of the bride https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-father-of-the-bride Anita and Russel's wedding a couple of months ago and photograph of the brides father.  Good memories of a great day.  

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-father-of-the-bride Thu, 27 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT
The Pilbara - pre-start sunrise https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-pilbara---pre-start-sunrise

 

I'm heading back to the Pilbara next week.  As I will be driving past this site, I thought I would repost this photograph from 2013.

 


 

Story behind the photo

 

The image was taken during pre-start meetings at a construction project in The Pilbara, Western Australia.

 

This particular morning there was cloud cover, except on the horizon to the east.

 

At sunrise, the suns rays illuminated the iron ore spoil to the west of the construction site turning it a beautiful shade of orange.  A few seconds later; the sun disappeared behind the clouds for the rest of the day.

 

D700, 17-35mm f2.8, 1/200th at f4, ISO 800

 

June 2013

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-pilbara---pre-start-sunrise Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Show your good side https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/show-your-good-side Transperth are currently running a campaign called show your good side.  I was sat on a train last Thursday morning and opposite was this poster; the posters also hang in the concourse at Perth Underground station.   What I like about this campaign is that it shows the range of people who call Perth home, some only temporarily, some for far longer.

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/show-your-good-side Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Is she coming? A young best man looks for the bride. https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/is-she-coming-a-young-best-man-looks-for-the-bride Is she coming?  A young best man looks for the bride.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/is-she-coming-a-young-best-man-looks-for-the-bride Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT
The cult of Audrey Hepburn https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/the-cult-of-audrey-hepburn The cult of Audrey Hepburn

This fascinating photographic exhibition will illustrate the life of actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993). From her early years as a chorus girl in London’s West End through to her philanthropic work in later life, Portraits of an Icon will celebrate one of the world’s most photographed and recognisable stars.

A selection of more than seventy images will define Hepburn’s iconography, including classic and rarely seen prints from leading twentieth-century photographers such as Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, Terry O’Neill, Norman Parkinson and Irving Penn. Alongside these, an array of vintage magazine covers, film stills, and extraordinary archival material will complete her captivating story.

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/the-cult-of-audrey-hepburn Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Black Dog https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/black-dog There is a disputed theory that black dogs are last to get adopted at shelters, perhaps because of superstition or a perception that they a’re are aggressive and dangerous.  It's this that inspired photographer Frank Levy and his Black Dog Project.  

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/black-dog Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT
think it's expensive to hire a professional? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/think-its-expensive-to-hire-a-professional This quote came to mind when I was walking through Perth CBD a few weeks ago.  A couple were having their wedding photos taken in front of the Old Perth Boys School in Brookfield Place.  The old school provided a great backdrop; the empty water bottle that was also in shot just to the left hand side of the bride wasn't so.  

Before the photo was taken I had a quick chat with couple, removed the bottle and they thanked me for picking this up.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/think-its-expensive-to-hire-a-professional Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:20:59 GMT
bouquet for a winter wedding https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/wedding-flowers Beautiful bouquet for a winter wedding. 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/wedding-flowers Sat, 11 Jul 2015 02:46:53 GMT
wedding day at Sittella https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/7/wedding-day-at-sittella I recently had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Anita and Russell.  We found this spot nearby to the Sittella winery where the ceremony was being held; it was a lovely setting for a couple of photographs of a winter wedding.

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The winners of the 2015 iPhone Photography Awards - in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-winners-of-the-2015-iphone-photography-awards---in-pictures The winners of the 2015 iPhone Photography Awards - in pictures

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-winners-of-the-2015-iphone-photography-awards---in-pictures Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Mud baths and bubbles at dawn: Glastonbury through the years – in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/mud-baths-and-bubbles-at-dawn-glastonbury-through-the-years-in-pictures

I've been meaning to post this from The Guardian all week.  

Glastonbury through the years – in pictures

Benevolent hippies, ravers throwing tomatoes, Liam Gallagher snogging Robbie Williams … here are the shots that define the Glastonbury festival.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) 2015 Glastonbury https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/mud-baths-and-bubbles-at-dawn-glastonbury-through-the-years-in-pictures Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:41:52 GMT
What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Reposting one of the most popular blogs of the last twelve months.

 

Girl on Trigg Beachbeach girl What to wear to a family photo shoot?

 

Coordinate but don’t match and don’t be scared of colour; but don’t all wear all the same colour.  Coordinate colours and looks and avoid matching outfits.  The secret is to have coordinating colours that compliment each other and the location of the shoot.  Examples to avoid where possible are greens in parks and gardens, and blues in a beach side location.

Rock star.  It can help to have one “rock star” in the photos who carries a pattern or bold colour in their outfit that the rest of the group’s clothing or accessories pulls from, while keeping everyone else’s outfits more simple.

Let children have input to what they are going to wear.  Children who help dress themselves will not only be much happier campers during the session, but you’ll let their own beautiful personalities shine through.

For wide open locations it helps to have some movement and flow in clothing and accessories.  Children are fond of jumping, dancing and being wild.  Nothing better than a twirly, whirly dress to accentuate all that beautiful movement and childhood innocence.  Something as simple as a scarf trailing behind or a playful super hero cape can be fun for the boys.

Layers and textures are beautiful and create interest in photos.  Also, having different layers of clothing and accessories can add another dimension to the overall texture of the image.

Don’t worry about bringing too many clothes, as long as you bring a variety.

Accessorise with scarves, hats, flowers in the hair for girls, jewellery, etc.  Complimenting accessories add to the image.

Think about subtle props that blend with the vibe of the session as well, but keep them simple and meaningful.

Things to avoid include any clothes with logos, graphics, characters, labels, etc.  These tend to draw attention from the subject.

Hats as they can cast shadows on your face.

Clothes that show stains or wrinkle easily.

Bright white socks and trainers unless we’re talking about something simple like Converse or Vans.

…and finally, no sunglasses.

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:46:46 GMT
THE NIKON AIPP EVENT 2015 https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-event-2015-aipp Really looking forward to attending THE NIKON AIPP EVENT 2015 later this month in Perth.

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-event-2015-aipp Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:00:00 GMT
The essential wedding photography shot list; one you can actually use https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-essential-wedding-photography-shot-list-one-you-can-actually-use I came across this web page by accident whilst researching a new venue for an upcoming wedding.    The page explains very well how a couple should plan use their wedding photographer on their wedding day and how to get the best results.

essential wedding photography shot list

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional wedding photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-essential-wedding-photography-shot-list-one-you-can-actually-use Thu, 28 May 2015 12:38:22 GMT
Spectacular images of the ocean off Australia - Ever changing seascapes https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/ever-changing-seascapes Beautiful seascapes capture the power and perpetual motion of ocean waves, rising up and crashing down as they near the Australian coast. Ray Collins, a coal miner until he turned to surf photography after an industrial injury, also focuses on the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the sea.

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Professional Photography Australia https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/ever-changing-seascapes Mon, 25 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT
The reluctant barmaid https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-reluctant-barmaid Friday evening at The Woodvale Tavern in Perth's Northern Suburbs.

Emma had been given job to 'help the photographer out'.  It wasn't job she wanted, but after a bit of cajoling she warmed to the idea.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) The Woodvale Tavern Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-reluctant-barmaid Tue, 19 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Corporate headshot package https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/corporate-headshot-package Business manBusiness manCorporate headshot of man With the downturn in mining and employment opportunities across Western Australia, a large number of professional people are having to polish up their resumes and look for new employment or consulting roles.

Redknot offers a corporate headset package starting at $250 for 4 images; 2 colour and 2 black and white images.  All images are provided in soft copy at 300 and 72 dpi for print and digital media respectively.

Contact us now to discuss your requirements and book a session at a time to suit you.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography corporate headshot https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/corporate-headshot-package Sun, 17 May 2015 08:00:00 GMT
The women of the house https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-women-of-the-house

the women of my house taken in April 2015.  It's always a pleasure to have the family in the studio.

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Take better photos with your phone https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/take-better-photos-with-your-phon In capable hands, a camera phone—the most widely used kind of camera in history—can produce compelling images. In this blog from National Geographic, get tips for taking the best shots wherever you go.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/take-better-photos-with-your-phon Wed, 13 May 2015 12:34:29 GMT
Half dozen balls https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/half-dozen-balls Had the great pleasure of photographing the Ball family at Mettams pool a few weeks ago.

​Two proud grandparents, four kids, one husband, one wife and two bubs...a great fun afternoon

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/half-dozen-balls Mon, 11 May 2015 09:10:28 GMT
Yelena @ Mettams Pool https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/yelena-mettams-pool Looking back to May 2014 and a lovely afternoon at Mettams Pool with Yelena, Tim and Maryam.

It's always great when the kids come prepared for some fun at a shoot; Yelena certainly did on this sunny Sunday afternoon.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth professional family photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/5/yelena-mettams-pool Mon, 04 May 2015 10:50:19 GMT
Inspirational photographers - Rick Tomlinson - sailing https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/inspirational-photographers---rick-tomlinson Delta Lloyd, skippered by Roberto Bermudez (ESP) at the start of leg 6, Volvo Ocean Race 2009. photo Rick Tomlinson

Continuing the mini blog series about photographers that inspire me.  

 

There are a number of sailing photographers, but for me none stand out like Rick Tomlinson.

 

His website used to include a ‘what’s in the bag’ page.  For a beginner in the profession at the time, this was a great guide.

 

Check out his website rick-tomlinson.com

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth Photographer Professional https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/inspirational-photographers---rick-tomlinson Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:26:42 GMT
One wedding, two dresses? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/one-wedding-two-dresses Joondalup weddingJoondalup weddingBride shares a laugh with her children
The moment the bride and her children realised two female guests at the wedding are wearing the same dress.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Perth Professional Photographer weddings Joondalup Country Club https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/one-wedding-two-dresses Sun, 26 Apr 2015 02:30:00 GMT
May sale time is here - family photo sessions at a reduced rate https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/may-sales May sale time - for the month of May we are offering session fees for family photo shoots at the reduced rate of just $45 and any bookings will receive a free 8x10 mounted print.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/may-sales Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:00:00 GMT
Neighbourhood watch: photographing them next door https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/neighbourhood-watch-photographing-them-next-door Neighbourhood watch: photographing them next door

Jamie and Sophie Lancaster loved their south London street – and their neighbours. They wanted to photograph as many as they could and have created a wonderful series of portraits of the very different households living next door to each other.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth professional photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/neighbourhood-watch-photographing-them-next-door Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:11:30 GMT
The father of the groom https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/the-father-of-the-groom Jane and Paul's wedding a couple of years ago.  I still love this photograph of Paul's father.  He had travelled from Zimbabwe to attend the wedding; was a real character and a true gentleman.  Good memories of a great day.

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer weddings Joondalup Country Club https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/the-father-of-the-groom Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:57:48 GMT
love Vietnam, love Hoi An https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/love-vietnam-love-hoi-an love Vietnam, love Hoi An

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer Vietnam Hoi An https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/love-vietnam-love-hoi-an Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT
The Woodvale Tavern https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/the-woodvale-tavern Recently the Woodvale Tavern commissioned me for a range of photographs with the remit of capturing a lively Friday evening at this northern Perth institution. 

Their new website is launched soon, in the meantime here is a teaser.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) The Woodvale Tavern Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/the-woodvale-tavern Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT
we want a silhouette photo of us jumping...can you do that? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/we-want-a-silhouette-photo-of-us-jumping Four grown up children ask the question I was hoping they were going to ask.  

"we want a silhouette photo of us jumping...can you do that?"

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer Trigg Beach https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/we-want-a-silhouette-photo-of-us-jumping Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:45:00 GMT
Workers in the informal economy around the world - in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/workers-in-the-informal-economy-around-the-world---in-pictures

Workers in the informal economy around the world - in pictures

 

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth professional photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/4/workers-in-the-informal-economy-around-the-world---in-pictures Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:18:46 GMT
love Vietnam, love Saigon https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/3/love-vietnam love Vietnam, love Hanoi love Vietnam, love Saigon

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hanoi Vietnam photography travel https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/3/love-vietnam Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:53:04 GMT
The Impossibles: amazing bodily feats from the past – in pictures https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/2/the-impossibles-amazing-bodily-feats-from-the-past-in-pictures Some wonderful photos from the past here 'The Impossibles: amazing bodily feats from the past – in pictures'

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2015/2/the-impossibles-amazing-bodily-feats-from-the-past-in-pictures Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:25:58 GMT
Who owns a photo once it’s put online? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/12/who-owns-a-photo-once-it-s-put-online Who owns a photo once it’s put online: free cheat sheet to understanding copyright.

Courtesy of Digital Camera World 

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/12/who-owns-a-photo-once-it-s-put-online Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:00:15 GMT
Story behind the photograph - Chamber of Secrets https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/12/story-behind-the-photograph---chamber-of-secrets

Scrawled on the staircase outside the National Gallery in London’s West End are the words ‘Chamber of Secrets’. 

 

I stood in the rain in Trafalgar Square, for what seemed an eternity, hoping to capture an image of a tourist looking at a map with the ‘Chamber of Secrets’ wall behind them.  No one came, and then this man appeared to my left and I thought he would be perfect.

 

D700, 85mm f1.4, 1/2500th at f1.8,

ISO 400

 

October 2011

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Story behind the photograph - London's West End https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/11/story-behind-the-photograph---londons-west-end The old lady being given directions caught my attention about five minutes before I captured this image.  She was wondering through London’s West End and was obviously looking for somewhere. 

 

She stood out among the West End crowds with her huge gold earrings and gold bangles. 

 

This was shot through a crowd of people and I only managed to get one exposure away before losing the moment.  I love the the clear direction being given by one woman, to the ‘I’m not sure’ of the woman in the striped top, and the look on the husbands face; all the time life in London is going on around them.

 

D700, 85mm f1.4, 1/500th at f1.4,

ISO 400

 

October 2011

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) London, West End, photography, street https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/11/story-behind-the-photograph---londons-west-end Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:00:00 GMT
Inspirational photographers - Ross Halfin- rock photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/11/inspirational-photographers---ross-halfin--rock-photographer Inspirational photographers - Ross Halfin - rock photographer 

 

This post is for my brother and I have to admit is probably a bit of pure indulgence on my part also.

 

I have been looking at photographs taken by Ross Halfin for more years than I care to admit.

My personal favourite among the thousands of photographs on his website is his image of the late Del Leppard guitarist, Steve Clark.  rosshalfin.com/def-leppard/def-leppard08.php

 

In 2013 three Perth bars were among twelve across Australia that exhibited Ross Halfin’s photographs.

 

http://www.rosshalfin.com

 

Ross Halfin exhibition - The West Australian 2013

 

 

rock banddrummerRock drummer

 

Photograph not taken by Ross Halfin, but my brother probably wishes it was...

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth professional photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/11/inspirational-photographers---ross-halfin--rock-photographer Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:47:42 GMT
Story behind the photograph - Rice paddy https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/story-behind-the-photograph---rice-paddy rice paddy fieldsHoi An thunderstormRice paddy fields during the rainy season From the moment that a holiday to Vietnam had been planned, I had this photograph in my mind. 

 

The image was taken on the outskirts of Hoi An in July 2013.  Hoi An is a wonderful place to visit, with so many opportunities for a photographer.

 

The photograph was taken late afternoon, as the wet season storms that prevail at the time of year were rolling in. 

 

Armed with my lightweight tripod, trusty D700 and wide angle lens I rode off on my scooter to find a suitable spot amongst the rice paddies. 

 

I printed the resulting image on “Alumalux” to capture the vivid colour of the race paddy and the crisp detail of the thunder storm.

 

D700, 17-35mm f2.8, 1/640th at f8, ISO 200

 

July 2013

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Vietnam Hoi An travel photography https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/story-behind-the-photograph---rice-paddy Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT
Photographers who inspire me - James Merrell - lifestyle photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/photographers-who-inspire-me---james-merrell---lifestyle-photographer

I thought I'd let you know about the photographers who inspire me?  First and foremost is James Merrell.

 

I chose one of his photographs for an assignment a few years ago where I had to shoot an image in the style of a photographer you admire.

 

jamesmerrell.co.uk 

 

professional photographer magazine - James-Merrell

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/photographers-who-inspire-me---james-merrell---lifestyle-photographer Sat, 11 Oct 2014 09:00:00 GMT
Story behind the photograph - Hillarys Boat Harbour storm and sunset https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/story-behind-the-photograph---hillarys-boat-harbour-storm-and-sunset On a summers evening in 2013 my daughter asked if we could go for a walk at Hillarys Boat Harbour and jump from rock to rock along the harbour wall. 

 

When we parked the car at the Boat Harbour a storm was forming on the horizon.  We took a camera and waited to see what would happen.  

 

The storm formed; it didn’t spread too wide and when the sun started to set, the image began to form.  The small 'tinny' arrived at the harbour entrance and provided the perfect finish.

 

…then we did rock jumping.

 

D700, 17-35mm f2.8, 1/100th at f5.6,

ISO 200

 

February 2013

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Boat Harbour Sorrento Quay sunset Western Australia https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/story-behind-the-photograph---hillarys-boat-harbour-storm-and-sunset Sat, 04 Oct 2014 09:30:00 GMT
Noah the knight - where's the dragon? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/noah-the-knight Young Noah is looking for a dragon.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth professional photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/10/noah-the-knight Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:00:00 GMT
Engineers Australia https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/engineers-australia I was pleased to see that Engineers Australia had used an image I took on page 3 of their Chartered Status brochure.

The full brochure can be found here Engineers Australia - Chartered Status

PS Might have been nice if they had asked for permission first.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Engineers Australia Chartered Status https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/engineers-australia Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:00:00 GMT
Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker------- Tuesday - day 7

 

 
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Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker------ Monday - day 5

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker------ Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT
Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker----- Sunday - day 5

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker----- Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT
Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker---- Saturday - day 4

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker---- Sat, 20 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT
Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker-- Friday - day 3

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker-- Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT
Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker- Thursday - day 2

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker- Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT
Darcey a week at a time; the family life of a FIFO worker https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker I recently completed a short stint working away from home in the north of Western Australia.  Working life for many in Australia is one of FIFO; that’s fly in, fly out from mine sites, oil and gas platforms or construction projects across Australia.  Most FIFO workers work rosters which mean they spend three to four weeks away at work, returning home for a week, before flying away again for three to four weeks.  Having spent a short time doing this it struck me when I got home that spending one week in three at home came with a number of challenges.  One of these is readjusting to home life where the family has got (very) used to you not being around.

On a recent trip back to Perth I decided to take one photograph each day of Darcey, just being…well Darcey.

Here is the first photograph taken on day one; Wednesday.   Six more will follow over the coming week.  

 

Darcey hopes you enjoy them.  Darcey xxxx

 

 

Inspired by the work of Alan Moyle (Saffron365) who challenged me during a seminar to always have a personal project on the go.

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/darcey-a-week-at-a-time-the-family-life-of-a-fifo-worker Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT
Is this the greatest rock 'n' roll image of all time? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/is-this-the-greatest-rock-n-roll-image-of-all-time  

Image taken by British photographer Pennie Smith of Paul Simonon smashing his guitar to The Palladium stage during a show in New York City in 1979.

The image featured on the front cover of The Clash London Calling album.

Read more here

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) greatest rock 'n' roll photo of all time? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/is-this-the-greatest-rock-n-roll-image-of-all-time Mon, 15 Sep 2014 09:05:00 GMT
What is the Australian Institute of Professional Photography AIPP mentoring program? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/what-is-the-australian-institute-of-professional-photography-aipp-mentoring-program In early 2011 I was accepted onto the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) mentoring program.  The AIPP mentoring program exists to assist photographers to become viable professionals.  Entry to the program is by application and the submission and acceptance of a selection of work by peer review.  At the completion of the program photographers may be granted full membership of the AIPP and become an Accredited Professional Photographer.

 

The mentor for the year long program was Des Birt.  Des is a well known professional photographer in Perth, specialising in wedding photography, also finding time to lecture photography at the local polytechnic college.  The mentoring group I joined consisted of seven photographers.

 

Two years after the completion of the mentoring program, six of group (and Des) still meet on a regular monthly basis.  The meetings are now an opportunity to share tips, have a general chat about photography, or sometimes simply to have a meal and a good chat.

 

One of the strengths of the group is that no one of feels the slightest bit intimidated of threatened by the presence of fellow professional photographers.  Ideas are freely exchanged and critiqued; information is provided to help and support each of our businesses.  The meetings are a great place to sound out fellow professionals about a new marketing idea, or a new idea for a photo session.  

 

My hope is that other AIPP mentoring groups have progressed through the program, both in WA and across Australia, and have maintained the same level of ongoing contact.  To me, that would be good for the Australian Institute of Professional Photography.

 

Beth Stevens 

Daniel White 

Sue Warrington 

Trevor Althorpe

Melanie Adams

Kelly McEwan 

 

Des Birt 

 

AIPP Mentoring page

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/what-is-the-australian-institute-of-professional-photography-aipp-mentoring-program Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:00:00 GMT
The Pilbara - pre-start sunrise https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/the-pilbara---pre-start-sunrise

 

Story behind the photo

 

The image was taken during pre-start meetings at a construction project in The Pilbara, Western Australia.

 

This particular morning there was cloud cover, except on the horizon to the east.

 

At sunrise, the suns rays illuminated the iron ore spoil to the west of the construction site turning it a beautiful shade of orange.  A few seconds later; the sun disappeared behind the clouds for the rest of the day.

 

D700, 17-35mm f2.8, 1/200th at f4, ISO 800

 

June 2013

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) The Pilbara https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/the-pilbara---pre-start-sunrise Wed, 10 Sep 2014 09:00:00 GMT
What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Girl on Trigg Beachbeach girl What to wear to a family photo shoot?

 

Coordinate but don’t match and don’t be scared of colour; but don’t all wear all the same colour.  Coordinate colours and looks and avoid matching outfits.  The secret is to have coordinating colours that compliment each other and the location of the shoot.  Examples to avoid where possible are greens in parks and gardens, and blues in a beach side location.

Rock star.  It can help to have one “rock star” in the photos who carries a pattern or bold colour in their outfit that the rest of the group’s clothing or accessories pulls from, while keeping everyone else’s outfits more simple.

Let children have input to what they are going to wear.  Children who help dress themselves will not only be much happier campers during the session, but you’ll let their own beautiful personalities shine through.

For wide open locations it helps to have some movement and flow in clothing and accessories.  Children are fond of jumping, dancing and being wild.  Nothing better than a twirly, whirly dress to accentuate all that beautiful movement and childhood innocence.  Something as simple as a scarf trailing behind or a playful super hero cape can be fun for the boys.

Layers and textures are beautiful and create interest in photos.  Also, having different layers of clothing and accessories can add another dimension to the overall texture of the image.

Don’t worry about bringing too many clothes, as long as you bring a variety.

Accessorise with scarves, hats, flowers in the hair for girls, jewellery, etc.  Complimenting accessories add to the image.

Think about subtle props that blend with the vibe of the session as well, but keep them simple and meaningful.

Things to avoid include any clothes with logos, graphics, characters, labels, etc.  These tend to draw attention from the subject.

Hats as they can cast shadows on your face.

Clothes that show stains or wrinkle easily.

Bright white socks and trainers unless we’re talking about something simple like Converse or Vans.

…and finally, no sunglasses.

 
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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) What to wear to a family photo shoot? https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/9/what-to-wear-to-a-family-photo-shoot Sun, 07 Sep 2014 11:00:00 GMT
100 years of the Leica camera https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/8/100-years-of-the-leica-camera Great article in The Guardian, 100 years of the Leica camera in pictures.  From Henri Cartier-Bresson to Annie Leibovitz, many of the 20th century’s defining images were shot on a Leica.

 

 

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/8/100-years-of-the-leica-camera Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT
redknot photography is now registered with photographers.com.au https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/8/redknot-photography-is-now-registered-with-photographers-com-au redknot photography is now listed on photographers.com.au 

http://www.photographers.com.au/redknotphotography

 

 

 

 

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[email protected] (Redknot Photography) Hillarys Perth Professional Photographer https://www.redknotphotography.com/blog/2014/8/redknot-photography-is-now-registered-with-photographers-com-au Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:00:00 GMT