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If there is one part of New Zealand that has the best place for autumn colours it has to be Central Otago, the banks of the mighty Clutha river and landscape around Wanaka, Alexandra and Arrowtown, as they become awash with golden colours for the month of April. Autumn Colours...

Learn How To Photograph Autumn Colours: Autumn Colours Photography tips by Richard Young Autumn Colours Autumn offers one of the best times for photography with landscapes that are full of burnt oranges, warm yellows, and other beautiful autumn shades. Select subjects that make...

Looking for a truly unique gift? A workshop gift voucher makes a very special gift for any photographer. $295 – One Day Workshop (or deposit for longer workshop) $880 – Weekend Workshop (or deposit for longer workshop) $3,400 – Four Day Workshop (or deposit for...

We have committed to the seven principles of the Nature First Movement and have become their first Silver Partner. For us, this means following the principles and encouraging photographers who come on our courses and tours to do the same. You can find out more about this cause as...

Join Us on a Quest to Showcase the Beauty of New Zealand! Take part in showcasing New Zealand in all its beauty – from the breathtaking scenery and the wonderful people who live here to your fine art photos, we want to see it all. Judged by award-winning expert...

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams Photoshopped images have become somewhat of a taboo among the general public. With today’s technology, artists can manipulate reality so convincingly that viewers have learned to assess the integrity of an image by aski...

When a student asks me how to process their image, I always feel a little hesitant in directing them. I can show them what tools to use, where to set each slider, and how to crop the image—there is nothing wrong with imparting such information. But in doing so, I run the risk of...

The deep shadows of floating islands and black sand beaches define the structure, transitions of tones within the sky and sea guide your eye across the image, the luminosity helps connect distant parts of the frame. All this can be lost if our eye is caught by unwanted...

Often while immersed in capturing a stunning landscape, bathed in beautiful warm light at sunset, a passer-by will stop to talk to me. The first and more than likely only question will typically be; “what are you photographing?” As if there is something that they are missing...

If there is one part of New Zealand that has the best place for autumn colours it has to be Central Otago, the banks of the mighty Clutha river and landscape around Wanaka, Alexandra and Arrowtown, as they become awash with golden colours for the month of April. Autumn Colours...

Learn How To Photograph Autumn Colours: Autumn Colours Photography tips by Richard Young Autumn Colours Autumn offers one of the best times for photography with landscapes that are full of burnt oranges, warm yellows, and other beautiful autumn shades. Select subjects that make...

Looking for a truly unique gift? A workshop gift voucher makes a very special gift for any photographer. $295 – One Day Workshop (or deposit for longer workshop) $880 – Weekend Workshop (or deposit for longer workshop) $3,400 – Four Day Workshop (or deposit for...

We have committed to the seven principles of the Nature First Movement and have become their first Silver Partner. For us, this means following the principles and encouraging photographers who come on our courses and tours to do the same. You can find out more about this cause as...

Join Us on a Quest to Showcase the Beauty of New Zealand! Take part in showcasing New Zealand in all its beauty – from the breathtaking scenery and the wonderful people who live here to your fine art photos, we want to see it all. Judged by award-winning expert...

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams Photoshopped images have become somewhat of a taboo among the general public. With today’s technology, artists can manipulate reality so convincingly that viewers have learned to assess the integrity of an image by aski...

When a student asks me how to process their image, I always feel a little hesitant in directing them. I can show them what tools to use, where to set each slider, and how to crop the image—there is nothing wrong with imparting such information. But in doing so, I run the risk of...

The deep shadows of floating islands and black sand beaches define the structure, transitions of tones within the sky and sea guide your eye across the image, the luminosity helps connect distant parts of the frame. All this can be lost if our eye is caught by unwanted...

Often while immersed in capturing a stunning landscape, bathed in beautiful warm light at sunset, a passer-by will stop to talk to me. The first and more than likely only question will typically be; “what are you photographing?” As if there is something that they are missing...