The Light Chaser Blog
Photography, education and field notes on light, place, and purpose
Essays, tutorials, and reflections from the field β updated regularly.
The Three Sciences of Photography: Capture, Edit & Print
Photography is more than pressing a shutter. A complete photograph is built through three connected sciences: capture, editing, and printing. In this blog, I break down what it truly means to be a photographer β from planning and seeing light in the field, to storytelling through editing, and finally committing to your work through print. If you want to move beyond taking photos and start creating finished photographs, this is where the journey begins.
Top 5 Tips for Shooting Golden Hour. When the World Slows, Softens, and Glows
Learn how to use golden hour light to create calm, story-driven landscapes with intention, mood, and natural colour.
Capturing the Soul of a Place: How Landscape Photography Builds Environmental Awareness & Respect
Discover how landscape photography inspires environmental awareness. Learn how images create connection, respect and advocacy for the places we love.
Blue Hour Photography Tips: The Entrance, Central Coast NSW
Elevate your Central Coast photography! Learn 5 essential tips for shooting stunning blue hour seascapes at The Entrance, NSW. Workshops available.
Is Every Good Photo Now βAIβ?
Discover why so many real photographs are being questioned as AI and explore the full-circle relationship between artificial intelligence and genuine creative photography. I share my stance on AI, a split-image comparison, and why this conversation matters for the future of authentic imagery. Read the full blog and join the discussion.age.
Choosing Your First Camera. Letβs talk about it.
From the river to the sea π
My photography journey has always been shaped by light. Hence, why they call me the light chaser. From misty Hawkesbury mornings to golden sunsets over The Entrance.
Iβve just written a new blog: βChoosing Your First Cameraβ This is the perfect guide for beginners who want to learn, not just buy.
Whether youβre on the riverbanks or the coastline, this oneβs for you.
Because photography isnβt about where you areβ¦ itβs about how you see.
The True Art of Seeing: Steps to Analysing a Photograph Like a Judge
Learn how to analyse a photograph like a professional judge. In this blog, I share the key steps I use when critiquing images β from composition and light to storytelling and emotion. Drawing on my experience as a qualified photography judge and recent workshops with legends like Peter Eastway and Len Metcalf, I reveal how viewing and analysing othersβ work can refine your own eye and improve your photography.
What Areas of Learning Does Photography Offer β and How It Benefits Our Mental Health and Life
Photography is so much more than capturing beautiful images β itβs a journey of learning, mindfulness, and personal growth. In this blog, I explore the many areas photography teaches us β from creativity and technical skills to observation, connection, and resilience β and how each of these lessons can positively impact our mental health and everyday life. Discover how picking up a camera can help you slow down, find focus, and see the world (and yourself) in a whole new light.
Self-Taught Photography vs Attending Workshops with Experienced Photographers
Learn the pros and cons of being a self-taught photographer vs attending photography workshops. Jeff Walsh Photography shares real-world insights.
How Can a Beginner Start Photography?
Just starting photography? Learn simple tips on light, exposure, and composition. Join Jeff Walsh Photographyβs free beginner course today.
Looking to expand your photography knowledge? View my Education β