Sun Studios and Canon Feature Business, Blizzards and Polar Bears

Sun Studios and Canon Australia have just published a recent interview I did with them titled ‘Business, Blizzards and Polar Bears’. The interview covers aspects of how I transitioned from my marketing day job in the corporate world, to running a full time photography business, to shooting in cold weather climates, as well as some thoughts and musings on camera equipment. Just click on the image below to read the full interview. My thanks to all at Canon and Sun Studios for their continued support.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2019 Exhibition in London

Travel Photographer of the Year has recently opened a new free open-air photography attraction in London. The exhibition includes the latest winning images from Travel Photographer of the Year 2019. The photographs are now on display at London Bridge City SE1 2DB – adjacent to City Hall and the Scoop and opposite the Tower of London. Included in the exhibition is my highly commended self portrait photograph from Svalbard in Winter.

The exhibition of world-class contemporary travel photography will be viewable 24 hours a day and run until April 30. So, if you’re in London during this period, don’t miss it. No need to book tickets – just turn up and enjoy!

Gura Gear Pro Team Re-Launch 2019

Late last year Gura Gear re-launched their much loved brand of camera bags. After a roughly year long hiatus our favourite camera bag maker is back with new and refined versions of the bags so many of us have come to love for our photographic travels.  With the re-launch of the Gura Gear line comes the re-launch of the new Pro Team and I am proud to again be among the founding members of the new Pro Team.

Full Press Release: GuraGear, LLC, an industry leader in ultra lightweight, innovative carrying solutions for photographers and videographers, announced today the launch of its newly updated website. This new website provides users with detailed information about current product offerings and will feature information about upcoming products as Gura Gear updates its product lines. The new website goes live today, February 13th, 2019 and is located at: http://www.guragear.com

The new website details the technical innovations on the recently updated Kiboko line of camera backpacks and includes product comparison charts for each of the backpacks in the Kiboko 2.0 line. Also featured is the newly updated Et Cetera 2.0 line of accessory cases and pouches, designed specifically for the modern, global traveler.

The Gura Gear website will feature the work of our Pro Team members – a select group of highly accomplished photographers that help develop and evaluate new products. “We are very excited to reconnect with the Gura Gear community and create a platform to present compelling content,” Andy Biggs, Gura Gear co-founder. Currently, our Pro Team members include Andy Biggs, Joshua Holko and Jodie and will expand in 2019.

Gura Gear’s website will be regularly updated with new product announcements and fresh, exciting content from our Pro Team partners. Visitors can sign up for direct emails from the Company at https://www.guragear.com/contact/

Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2019 Pro Judge

This year I will be judging both the landscape and travel categories for Capture Magazines ‘Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers’ competition. Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers recognises, encourages, and promotes talented photographers in the early stages of their careers. Winners and runners-up will be showcased in the May/June 2019 issue of Capture and will share in more than $26,000 in cash and prizes. If you fit the bill for an emerging photographer be sure to get your entries in soon!