Gear Talk – A Review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Hello Gorgeous – The Olympus OM-D E-M1X has arrived! Hiking through the frozen tundra of Finnish Lapland in -20degrees, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X slung over my shoulder, I was in awe of the pastel...
Never Stop The Journey – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Travelling as a photographer is a journey like no other. There’s the moments of light peeking over mountain tops, wispy clouds of all shapes and sizes filling the sky, cities filled with culture and...
Testing my new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II in Iceland
Photography for me has never been about gear. I’m more about landscapes than lenses and have always focused on creative perspectives over fan dangle gadgets. For the past six years I’ve had the same...
Setting the Scene: Aerial Photography
Aerial Photography Tips, Camera Settings + Gear Advice Capturing an alternate perspective of a scene is always exciting, perhaps never more so than when taking aerial photos. With the world beneath and a never...
The Best Photography Locations in the Lofoten Islands
A Guide to Photo Spots in the Lofoten Islands, Norway They’re rugged, wild and oh so beautiful. The Lofoten Islands are fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for photographers and this guide...
I Know A Place – Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
I know a place… Where the animal kingdom roams as far as your eyes can see… Where stars have an extra twinkle and the sun exudes a blanket-like warmth… Where roars, quacks and trumpets...
A Photographer’s Guide to Tokyo, Japan
Your curated list of Tokyo Photography Locations Tokyo is Japan’s bright shining star; a city of neon lights, towering skyscrapers, Japanese cuisine (yum!) and a culture that’s a magical blend of quirky and quaint....
Gear Talk: The Freedom of Photographing Tripod Free
It’s a question most photographers ask themselves while packing for a photo trip; will I need my tripod? Personally, to be totally honest, about 95% of the time my answer will be no. The...
Revelstoke + Golden, BC – A Kootenay Rockies Photography Guide
Your curated travel guide to Golden and Revelstoke, British Columbia. Roam where the woods appear taller, the alpine views are uninterrupted, and the vibe is all about outdoor adventures. Welcome to the chilled-out national...
How to Stand Out as a Photographer Today
Photography: Getting your work seen in a Saturated Industry Photography as an art form and potential career has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years. With technological advances, accessibility to high quality equipment...
Beneath the Surface – Underwater Portrait Photography
The underwater world is like a blue watery canvas ready and waiting for your creative ideas. Of course there’s marine life and natural formations like rocks and coral to photograph but adding your own...
Setting the Scene: Golden Hour Photography
As the afternoon draws to a close sunlight appears warmer, softer and so much more beautiful. This is the golden hour and you don’t want to be staring blankly at your camera not knowing...
Gear Talk: How to Choose a Great Travel Lens
What is the best lens for travel photography? Read on curious one… Travel photographers typically opt for three main features when choosing a great lens to take with them on the road. Versatility, performance...
Behind the Lens: Creative Phases + My Current Obsession
Creative Photography + Stories Behind the Lens Throughout my career as a photographer I’ve gone through a number of phases that at the time I’ve thought are just the coolest thing ever. There was...
The Sydney Opera House – Australia’s Striking Icon
In Photos: The Sydney Opera House Appearing like a ship floating on the harbour, the Sydney Opera House is a photogenic marvel. With structured, shell-like sails forming a skyline that’s unlike anywhere else in...
7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Travel Photography
Travel photography is about so much more than following a step by step guide and visiting popular destinations. It’s about stepping off the beaten path in search of something unique. Even if the location...
Perspectives: 14 Places to Photograph the Eiffel Tower
Paris Photography: Eiffel Tower Vantage Points Where to take pictures of the Eiffel Tower… Paris is somewhere that always manages to sparkle no matter how many times you photograph it. It’s one of those...
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What’s the most read content on this site? If you’re looking for inspiration or if it’s your first time visiting The Wandering Lens, take a peek below at some of my most popular travel...
Food Photography: Photographing the Flavours of Macao
There’s a saying all about eating the rainbow but I’m going to add one little word at the start, photograph; THEN you can eat all the rainbows you like. Photographing food is like seeing...
Underwater Photography: Kayaking Glacial Meltwater in Canada
Hidden high in the Lillooet Range of British Columbia, Canada you’ll find vibrant turquoise streams of glacial meltwater. This natural phenomenon only happens for a few weeks each year and I have to say,...
Behind the Lens… The Duck Photo, Queenstown
The sun was shining, snow had fallen on the peaks overnight and the lake was clear and still. Driving to Wilson Bay from Queenstown I was getting so excited by the snow capped mountains...
The Great Barrier Reef – Photographing Above and Below
Cairns, Australia Every shade of blue from teal to navy appeared beneath me as we flew over the Great Barrier Reef east of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. As one of the world’s natural wonders,...
Your Guide to Photographing the Lavender Fields of Valensole
Provence Lavender Fields – Valensole Plateau Want to skip through purple fields of lavender as bees buzz happily around you and the warm summer sunshine lights up the sky above? Provence, France is glowing...
50 Photos: A Photographic Journey along The Western Front
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. It’s an ode read aloud every April 25th, in commemoration of ANZAC Day and the thousands of soldiers who...