Paris & Switzerland – 2016 trip

Paris – and we are away And so we were off, it seemed touch and go a few times as to whether we would go due to my silly back but all good in the end. Anna and Lara dropped us off and I swear there was a huge sigh of relief as they headed away to sort themselves...

Exploring glaciers: One off the bucket list

If you prefer videos – head to the bottom of the post This was definitely ticking something off the bucket list. We were heading in for 3 fantastic days at Aoraki (Mt Cook) and the weather was stunning. Blue skies for miles and not a breath of wind. If there was...

Where to share your photographs?

I have had a month now of trying to use Instagram consistently and am really impressed with the positive vibe and enjoyment I get from sharing my photographs.  Like many of us I am sure I have tried quite a few other sites to share your photographs and how do you...

6 tips that will get you out taking photos

As we are the after work photographers finding time for taking photos can be a challenge.  Here are just a few tips I have found helpful to get my photography fix. Even when I don’t have time to scout out a new venue. 1  Have all your gear ready This...

Getting your first DSLR and why

Getting started finding your first DSLR camera How on earth do you choose? and indeed why spend the money on a bulky camera when phones take good snaps.  I had spent most of my life shooting with a point and press (always with a huge zoom) and mostly with...

Mt Hutt walk – an afternoon out

Sometimes combining two hobbies is the best way to make the time to get out and about with the camera. My husband and I are planning an anniversary hike of the Milford Track in April so it was time to get into the hills again and test my fitness. Well the steepness of...