ChrisSep 25, 20212 minHow high am I ?This is a quick tip for drone pilots shooting boats. Rather than looking at the screen on your controller to see what altitude your drone...
ChrisAug 8, 20213 minIt's hip to be square.This sort of shot is a staple of the Yacht or Architectural interior shoot. Square on to the saloon, room or cabin. Horizontal elements...
ChrisJun 23, 20212 minWhy?!?!Most of my photography work these days is shooting Yacht broker listings of boats for sale. ie... I've shot hundreds of boats for...
ChrisApr 14, 20211 minBeing there.Sometimes it isn't feasible to take a subject yacht to an exotic location for a shoot. Thankfully there is Photoshop. I am sometimes...
ChrisMar 31, 20211 minIt's done. Emirates Team New Zealand have successfully defended the America's Cup My sixth America's Cup is now over. Emirates Team New Zealand were successful in their defence in what at first looked to be a close...
ChrisNov 25, 20201 minAnd then there were four.With the launch of Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Rehutai, there are now all four second generation AC75s out testing, tuning and...
ChrisOct 17, 20201 minAC ramping upThings are starting to heat up in Auckland in the run up to the first regatta of the America's Cup. The America's Cup Christmas regatta...
ChrisSep 27, 20201 minEspiritu Santo ShootThis was a biggy. Shot over two full days in Auckland. M/Y Espiritu Santo shot for Fraser Yachts. Details of the boat on the Fraser...
ChrisSep 4, 20203 minThis should be easy(er).How to add 'Web Statement URL' and 'Licensor URL' fields to your Metadata Presets in Lightroom Classic. Scroll down to the next Bold line...
ChrisAug 21, 20204 minModifying my Mavic 2 Pro remoteI'm having a go at converting my Mavic 2 remote controller from two thumb sticks to a more Aircraft style controller where a whole hand...
ChrisApr 6, 20202 minLeaning Lite StandAlong similar lines to my Tent Pole Lite stand I have invented this light stand for use in confined spaces. I shoot a lot of Yacht...
ChrisMar 18, 20202 minSimple 3D printed, Strobist’s Grid SnootA grid snoot is a great light shaper for photographers who want to throw a little light into a tight spot or highlight a select part of a...
ChrisMar 11, 20201 minPower CatBelow are some of the images made for Boating New Zealand Magazine's March 2020 edition. The boat is a Leopard Power Cat 43 built by...
ChrisDec 18, 20191 minTent pole light standAlways looking for ways to reduce the weight and bulk of the equipment I travel with I came up with the idea for this extremely light...
ChrisJul 10, 20183 minHacking/Modding a DJI Phantom 4 Pro remoteI have been using a DJI Phantom 4 Pro to shoot stills and videos for about 18 months. Much of what I am shooting is boats for brokers,...
ChrisJun 18, 20171 minAmerica’s Cup 35Emirates Team New Zealand have won the America’s Cup in Bermuda. All my photos from the event are here… Photos (not mine) from the ticker...
ChrisMar 21, 20173 minEvolution of HeadCamShooting stable video of sailing from a moving boat has always been a near impossible task. Brushless motor gimbal stabilising rigs have...
ChrisDec 5, 20161 minSeal encounterI found this shot while editing my days work. I hadn’t noticed the Seal jumping out of the water directly under Emirates Team New...
ChrisJul 27, 20162 minPeter Burling Photo setPeter Burling goes into the Rio Olympics as, easily the favourite to win gold in the 49er class with crew mate Blair Tuke. Below are...
ChrisJul 22, 20161 minI shot the Vice PresidentA bit of a change of pace yesterday. AFP hired me to shoot some of U.S Vice President, Joe Biden’s brief visit to New Zealand. Reception...