Journal
Notes from behind the lens.
Answers to the questions performers, studios and venues ask me most.
Dance & performance
How Much Does Dance Concert Photography Cost in Sydney?
What affects the price of dance concert photography in Sydney, and what you should expect to get for your budget.
Read more →What to Wear for a Dance Photoshoot
Practical outfit advice for dancers booking a portfolio or promotional photoshoot.
Read more →How to Choose a Photographer for Your Dance School Concert
Questions dance studio owners should ask before booking a concert photographer.
Read more →Photo or Video for Your Dance Showcase?
How to decide between photography, videography or both for your next showcase.
Read more →How Dance Studios Can Use Concert Photos to Boost Enrolments
Simple ways studios can turn concert photos into marketing for next year.
Read more →Why Stage Lighting Makes or Breaks Dance Photos
How stage lighting affects concert photography, and what studios can do to get better results.
Read more →Eisteddfod Photography: What You Need to Know
A guide to photography at eisteddfods and dance competitions for parents, studios and organisers.
Read more →How to Prepare Your Dancers for Concert Photos
Simple tips teachers can share with students before concert day.
Read more →Why Backstage Photos Are Worth It
Why backstage and behind-the-scenes coverage adds so much to a concert gallery.
Read more →Dance Concert Photos: A Guide for Parents
What parents should know about photos at their child's dance concert.
Read more →Dance Portfolio Photos for Auditions
What to include in a dance portfolio for auditions and full-time course applications.
Read more →Ballet Recital Photography: Timing Is Everything
Why ballet needs a photographer who understands the choreography.
Read more →Promo Photos for Drag Performers
How drag performers can get promo images that help them get booked.
Read more →Live Gig Photos: What Bands Should Ask For
How bands can brief a gig photographer and get images they'll actually use.
Read more →Photographing Cultural Festivals with Respect
How organisers can get great festival photos while respecting communities and traditions.
Read more →Why Shoot the Dress Rehearsal?
The case for photographing a musical's dress rehearsal rather than opening night.
Read more →Pole Showcase Photos: Tips for Performers
How pole performers can get the best photos from their showcase.
Read more →Low-Light Event Photography: What Clients Should Know
Why dark venues are challenging and how a professional handles them.
Read more →Why a Performer-Photographer Makes a Difference
How a background in performing changes the way a photographer covers a show.
Read more →How Concert Galleries Are Delivered
What happens after the concert: editing, galleries and delivery timelines.
Read more →Video
How Long Should an Event Highlight Reel Be?
The ideal length for event highlight videos on Instagram, TikTok and your website.
Read more →Instagram Reels vs TikTok for Performers
Where performers and dance groups should post short-form video.
Read more →A Guide to Dance Videography in Sydney
What to expect when booking a videographer for a dance concert or project.
Read more →Vertical or Horizontal Video?
Which video format to choose for social media, websites and presentations.
Read more →How to Make a Dancer Showreel That Gets Callbacks
Tips for planning a dance showreel for agencies and auditions.
Read more →Using Event Video to Win Sponsors
How event organisers can use highlight videos to attract sponsors next year.
Read more →What Is Colour Grading and Why Does It Matter?
A simple explanation of colour grading for people booking a videographer.
Read more →How to Plan Your Video Shoot Day
A checklist for getting the most out of a short-form video session.
Read more →Food & brand
Do Professional Menu Photos Help on Uber Eats?
Why delivery app photos matter and how to get them right.
Read more →How Often Should a Restaurant Post Reels?
A realistic posting plan for restaurants, cafes and bars.
Read more →How Much Does Food Photography Cost in Sydney?
What affects food photography pricing for Sydney restaurants and cafes.
Read more →How to Prepare Your Restaurant for a Photoshoot
A checklist for restaurant owners before a food photography session.
Read more →Natural Light vs Studio Light for Food Photos
Which lighting approach suits your venue and brand.
Read more →Cocktail Photography: Why Drinks Are Tricky
What makes cocktail and drinks photography challenging, and how it's done well.
Read more →Why Small Businesses Need Brand Photography
How real brand photos build trust compared to stock images.
Read more →Food Styling Basics for Restaurants
Simple styling tips that make dishes look better on camera.
Read more →Photos for Your Google Business Profile
Why restaurants should upload professional photos to Google.
Read more →What Is a Content Day?
How a single photo and video session can fill your social media for weeks.
Read more →Photographing a New Menu Launch
How to make the most of a new menu with photos and video.
Read more →10 Reel Ideas for Restaurants and Cafes
Easy short-form video ideas for hospitality venues.
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