Pro photographer, videographer, editor, co-founder of Outdoor Video & Photographic, former SA Best Photographic Blog Winner and 2 x Runner Up.
Naomi Estment's B-School Scholarship

How Video Can Work For You

Do you have a message to share – something significant and far-reaching that you want to communicate in a compelling way with prospective customers, contacts, partners, associates or mentors, across the world? Is it your intention to move people to action as a result, for the potential benefit of yourself and many others? If so, consider the unsurpassed power of video to achieve this. It’s no wonder that 74% of all Internet traffic in 2017 is predicted to be video, as reported by Syndacast and highlighted by Hubspot Blogs in January 2016. This worldwide wave is gathering momentum for good reason. My recent personal experience offers a powerful example and provided me with an exceptional gift. Continue reading “How Video Can Work For You”

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2015 SA Best Photographic Blog

THANKS AGAIN to all of you who voted for our website for 2015 SA Best Photographic Blog, as well as to all of the judges and organisers of the competition. We were grateful to win this award last year, and now to be selected as runner-up to South Africa’s premier online camera store, Orms Direct. Sincere congratulations to their team, as well as to all the other winners and runners-up. As our country’s equivalent to B&H in the USA, Orms leads the way here in delivering superb service, as well as a phenomenal range of photography and videography equipment to our market. Continue reading “2015 SA Best Photographic Blog”

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How to Improve Compositions

When it comes to creating compelling compositions in your photos, the first step is to take your time and play. As you do this more and more the process of spotting and selecting beautiful compositions that engage your viewer will become increasingly instinctive. It’s particularly helpful to look through your camera at the scene or subject that you plan to capture, while moving around (even using exaggerated movements for dramatic effect). This helps to determine the best angle, depending on your objective for the image, as well as the style and mood that you intend to portray. Continue reading “How to Improve Compositions”