Tutorials
Lighting setup: How to make projection backgrounds
I’ve been using projectors in my photoshoots for many, many years now and I’ve been writing about how to utilise the power of projectors in…
Starting out? Don’t try to work your way up the professional ladder
If you’re an aspiring professional photographer or even an existing pro who wants to get better-paying, bigger clients, then it makes sense to start small…
Expired foods that you can totally use for food photography
Food photography can get expensive. Not only do you need the right camera equipment, but you also need a variety of props to make your…
Five tips for shooting macro snow photography to take your snowflake photos to the next level
For the northern hemisphere (sorry, Australia!), it’s winter right now. That means lots of snow for some of us, a little bit of snow for…
The ultimate gear guide for filming the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis (AKA Northern Lights) is high on the bucket list for many travelers and photographers. It’s no surprise so many people want to…
Follow these five steps to turbo-charge your Photoshop skills
The thing I love and hate about Photoshop is that it has countless editing tools and options. Like most photographers, I find it extremely helpful….
How to manage your time better as a freelance photographer – Tin House Studio audits my business
Last year I read a book that alarmingly told me that if I lived to an average age of around 80 years, I probably only…
Feeling stale? Try Pye Jirsa’s unconventional 2 light set-up to create magical portraits
It’s easy to get a little stuck in a rut when it comes to studio lighting, particularly with portraits. The human face can only be…
Take back photos from Big Tech in 2023
I’m guessing you took thousands, if not more, of photos and videos in 2022, because with a smartphone in our pockets, it was just so…
Two ways to take outstanding portraits with a projector
Projecting light and shapes onto your model opens up a whole lot of possibilities for creative, unusual portraits. If you’re looking for some inspiration and…







































