The Journal
Insights & Guides
Practical tips, guides and stories to help you get more out of your photography.
Wildlife
10 August 2026
Bird Photography: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started
Bird photography is one of the most technically demanding genres in the field — the subjects are small, fast, and easily frightened. Here's where to start.
Business
20 July 2026
A Practical Guide to Pricing Your Photography Business
Pricing is one of the most stressful parts of running a photography business — here's how to approach it as a business decision, not a guess.
Business
6 July 2026
How to Get Clients: Marketing Strategies for Photographers
Technical skill alone won't build a photography business — here are practical, sustainable strategies for finding and keeping clients.
Career
22 June 2026
Career Paths in Photography
Photography opens the door to a wide range of careers, from weddings and portraits to commercial work, photojournalism, and content creation.
Career
8 June 2026
How to Break Into Commercial Photography in New Zealand
Commercial photography pairs creative skill with serious earning potential — here's how to break into the field.
Lighting
25 May 2026
Advanced Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers
Professionals don't just find good light, they make it — advanced techniques for creative control in any environment.
Editing
11 May 2026
Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques
Retouching turns a good portrait into a polished, professional image — done tastefully, it should be invisible.
Portraits
27 April 2026
How to Pose Non-Models for Natural, Flattering Portraits
Most portrait clients aren't professional models — here's how to direct everyday people into natural, confident poses.
Portraits
13 April 2026
Portrait Photography: Outdoor Portraits in New Zealand
From location scouting to managing harsh midday sun - a practical guide to shooting outdoor portraits anywhere in New Zealand.
Lighting
30 March 2026
Portrait Photography Course: Studio Lighting Setups
From one-light Rembrandt setups to full three-light configurations - a practical guide to studio lighting for portrait photographers.
Lighting
16 March 2026
Photography Course for Beginners: Natural Light Techniques
You don't need a studio to take beautiful photos - learn to see, evaluate and use natural light like a professional.
Tips
2 March 2026
Essential Composition Techniques Every Beginner Should Learn
You can have perfect exposure and razor-sharp focus, but if your composition is weak, the image won't hold a viewer's attention. Here's where to start.
Tips
16 February 2026
Photography Course for Beginners: Camera Settings Explained
A clear, practical guide to aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more - the camera settings every beginner needs to understand.