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Sunshine Coast for wide-angle shots - my top ten
The Sunshine Coast is tailor-made for wide-angle work if you know where to stand, when to go, and what to look for beyond the obvious. A...

Stephen Lang
Jun 194 min read


Subtle Light at Noosa North Shore – A Morning with the Nikon Z6III
Some locations don’t shout for attention—they whisper. Noosa North Shore, just across the river but a world away from the bustle of...

Stephen Lang
Jun 163 min read


Focus, Stack, Panic: A Photographer’s Recent Misadventures with the Nikon Z6III
I’ve always maintained that photography is 10% vision, 10% technique, and 80% troubleshooting. This past month has confirmed it. It began...

Stephen Lang
Jun 122 min read


Chasing Light in Monochrome
A Morning with the Nikon Z6III By Stephen W. Lang Black and white photography holds a certain kind of magic. It strips the world down to...

Stephen Lang
Jun 72 min read


Taming the 180-600mm beast on your Nikon Z6III
I knew the day would come. The day I gave in. The day the Nikon 180-600mm took hold of my dreams, my budget, and my biceps. And let’s be...

Stephen Lang
May 243 min read


Just an ordinary day
What I love most about shooting sessions like this is the way each photo whispers something about the person in it. Some carve with...

Stephen Lang
May 181 min read


Alex Headland Morning Surf
Nikon Z6 III Nikkor Z 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR Sutter Priority 1/2500 Sec RAW Difficult lighting today. Directly into the sun. Yes, the sun!

Stephen Lang
May 131 min read


First Shots Developed
A gray day So, a lot learned. Pleased the lens felt comfortable and natural. Annoying that I set the RAW compression too soft and LR...

Stephen Lang
May 101 min read


Mastering the Nikon Z6III: The Ultimate Pre-Shoot Checklist
The Nikon Z6III is a powerhouse of a camera, blending advanced technology with user-friendly features. To harness its full potential,...

Stephen Lang
May 102 min read


Mastering Surf Photography with the Nikon Z6III and 180-600mm Lens on Overcast Days
Capturing the dynamic energy of surfers against the backdrop of a moody, overcast sky presents both challenges and opportunities. With...

Stephen Lang
May 103 min read


The Viltrox AF 35mm f1.8 On the Nikon Z6.3
The Viltrox AF 35mm f1.8 is a budget-friendly, full-frame prime lens designed for Nikon Z-mount cameras like your Nikon Z6III. It’s...

Stephen Lang
Apr 231 min read


Why We Photographers Are Compelled to Buy the Next Camera (Even Though We Don’t Use Half the Features on the One We Have)
Marketing people might just be a little bit evil There comes a time in every photographer’s life when they look at their current...

Stephen Lang
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Behind the Lens: Photographing Vera Blue at the Big Pineapple Festival
Ah, the Big Pineapple Festival. A melting pot of sunburned music lovers, questionable food choices, and the ultimate test of...

Stephen Lang
Oct 21, 20243 min read


“The Street Photographer’s Dilemma: Should I Take the Shot or Get Punched?”
Ah, street photography—where you brave the wild concrete jungle, armed with nothing but a camera, a dream, and a slightly suspicious...

Stephen Lang
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Happy Birthday Knobby!
Not really a photo/video gig but still a challenge! A few images from the very cool night we had. Thanks to all who made this a great! No...

Stephen Lang
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Up at 04:15 AM for this?
Ghostly Birds 5996 × 3997 RGB ProPhoto RGB 24 mm Centre-weighted average f/20 Aperture priority 1/13th Flybys 4581 × 3054 RGB sRGB...

Stephen Lang
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Developing RAW files for the simple, I mean, made simple!
So, you’ve taken some RAW photos—feeling professional now, right? RAW is the big leagues. You’ve got all the data from your camera, which...

Stephen Lang
Oct 13, 20244 min read


The Market Photographer’s Battle: Stubborn Traders, Angry Lightroom, and the Curse of a New Camera
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a bustling local market. The colours, the textures, the people… It’s a paradise for...

Stephen Lang
Oct 12, 20244 min read


The Nikon Z 6III and the YouTube Rabbit Hole: How I Became an Expert on Settings I’ll Never Use
So, I finally did it. I got myself the brand-new Nikon Z 6III. I was ready to capture the world in stunning 24.5 megapixels, with all the...

Stephen Lang
Oct 11, 20243 min read


The Great Camera Bag Debate: Finding the Perfect Bag for the Urban Shooter
Let’s face it—choosing a camera bag is like picking out a new partner. You want something reliable, stylish, and that won’t let you down...

Stephen Lang
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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