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Photography Guides
Everything you need to start shooting better photos. Manual mode, camera settings, composition, lighting, and gear advice. Written by Daniel Bilsborough.
Depth of Field Calculator
Free calculator: near and far limits of sharpness, hyperfocal distance and a live background blur preview for any camera and lens.
Exposure Calculator
Free calculator: equivalent exposures, EV for any setting, and Sunny 16 starting points when there is no light meter.
Field of View and Crop Factor Calculator
Free calculator: angle of view, full-frame equivalent focal length and aperture, and lens framing drawn over a Melbourne skyline.
The Exposure Triangle Explained
How shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work together to control light. The three settings behind every photograph, with practical examples.
Best Camera for Beginners 2026
An honest buying guide. DSLR vs mirrorless, what features matter, and why the camera you already own might be enough.
10 Photography Tips for Beginners
Practical tips covering composition, lighting, manual mode basics, and the habits that separate good photos from forgettable ones.
Portrait Photography Tips
Aperture for background blur, lighting for faces, natural posing, and the camera settings that make portraits look professional.
Golden Hour Photography Tips
When golden hour happens, why the light works, and camera settings for portraits and landscapes in the best natural light.
Night Photography Settings
Camera settings for city streets, light trails, neon signs, stars, and fireworks. Five scenarios with exact settings.
Photography Spots Melbourne CBD
The 8 best photography spots in Melbourne CBD. Hosier Lane, Degraves Street, Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, and more.
Lightroom Course for Beginners
Online Lightroom editing course covering RAW development, colour correction, library management, and exporting. Lifetime access.