Become an expert outside your area of expertise.

by Brett | Nov 7, 2017 | PHOTOGRAPHERS

Being a good or even great photographer these days is not even close to enough.  There are so many struggling artists out there and one of the contributing factors to this phenomenon is the right brain left brain thing.  I wasn’t born creative, I had to teach...

Nikon D850 Review from the test shoot in Amsterdam

by Brett | Sep 14, 2017 | PERSONAL, PHOTOGRAPHERS, WEDDINGS

I was really excited to have been asked by Nikon to put the brand new D850 through its paces, what I really wanted to know was what all the fuss was about.  I mean a camera is a camera, right?  Wow what an experience!  I had opportunity to allow five photographers to...

Hi-Sync Flash Workshop and portfolio building opportunity in Amsterdam.

by Brett | Jul 11, 2017 | EDITORIAL, PHOTOGRAPHERS, PORTRAITS

I recently had the pleasure of presenting a Hi-Sync workshop to fifteen photographers in Amsterdam.  It was hosted by FotoFlits, the Netherlands distributor of Elinchrom products.  The day started off with a theory lecture at The Tolhuis, a fantastic space a ferry...

The importance of the engagement shoot – Workshop Durban

by Brett | Jun 14, 2017 | EDITORIAL, PHOTOGRAPHERS, WEDDINGS

I recently ran a workshop in Durban about the importance of the engagement shoot.  Here are some of the results. Models – Asta and St John Hair and Make-up by Charelle

Memoire Workshop review

by Brett | Jun 13, 2017 | PHOTOGRAPHERS, WEDDINGS

Such a lovely note from Sharon Thompson  – “Thank you for wearing your passion on your sleeve Brett, and allowing us the privilege to learn and experience the truths behind a great wedding photographer! It was a mind shifting experience being a part one of...

Introducing the Pattersons

by Brett | May 29, 2017 | EDITORIAL, PHOTOGRAPHERS, WEDDINGS

On Saturday the 27th May, Natasha and Dane married each other at the gorgeous new wedding spot down the South Coast of KZN in South Africa, The Venue. Tash was a vision in her stunning Casey-Jeanne creation, with hair and make-up by the very talented crew at Nixon...