The Light Chaser Blog

Photography and learning based on light, place, and purpose

Essays, tutorials, and reflections on photography, light, and the creative process β€” updated regularly.

The True Art of Seeing: Steps to Analysing a Photograph Like a Judge
Photography Education, Image Critique, Photographer Development, Creative Vision, Visual Literacy, Photography Competitions, Learning Photography, Photographer Mindset, Artistic Growth Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer. Photography Education, Image Critique, Photographer Development, Creative Vision, Visual Literacy, Photography Competitions, Learning Photography, Photographer Mindset, Artistic Growth Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer.

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 others’ work can refine your own eye and improve your photography.

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What Areas of Learning Does Photography Offer β€” and How It Benefits Our Mental Health and Life
Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer. Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer.

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€” it’s 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.

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Self-Taught Photography vs Attending Workshops with Experienced Photographers
Photography Education, Photography Workshops, Photographer Development, Learning Photography, Creative Growth, Mentorship in Photography, Photography Journey, Skill Development, Photography Community, Visual Storytelling Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer. Photography Education, Photography Workshops, Photographer Development, Learning Photography, Creative Growth, Mentorship in Photography, Photography Journey, Skill Development, Photography Community, Visual Storytelling Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer.

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.

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How Can a Beginner Start Photography?
Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer. Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer.

How Can a Beginner Start Photography?

Just starting photography? Learn simple tips on light, exposure, and composition. Join Jeff Walsh Photography’s free beginner course today.

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Top 5 Photography Tips for Capturing the Action at Richmond RAAF Air Show
Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer. Jeff Walsh – Photographer, Educator, Adventurer.

Top 5 Photography Tips for Capturing the Action at Richmond RAAF Air Show

The skies above Richmond RAAF Base will thunder with the roar of jets, the grace of heritage aircraft and the spectacle of military displays in one of the year’s most anticipated aviation events. For photographers, it’s a rare chance to test their skills against some of the fastest and most dynamic subjects you’ll ever point a lens at.

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