Photography – Chris Gin Photography https://chrisgin.com NZ Landscape Photography Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:54:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://chrisgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-flavico-32x32.png Photography – Chris Gin Photography https://chrisgin.com 32 32 10 Tips to Help You Capture Stunning Landscape Photos https://chrisgin.com/10-tips-landscape-photos/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 20:49:44 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10496 Whether you are an experienced landscape photographer or just a beginner starting out, the amazing photos you see on social media site such as Instagram have all got a few things in common. The reality of landscape photography is that you are completely dependent on Mother Nature. But regardless of whatever weather and conditions you encounter, there are things you should do all the time in order…

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]]> Sunset Photography Tips https://chrisgin.com/sunset-photography-tips/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:33:04 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10484 Here are a few easy-to-use sunset photography tips to improve your images right now. With just a few pointers you will quickly end up with better landscape photos, so you can say ‘New Zealand landscape photography prints for sale’ or just plain ‘New Zealand photos for sale’ and make a fortune doing what you love. Well, dreams are free, right? If you are within an hour or so of your sunset…

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]]> Autumn Photography Trip https://chrisgin.com/autumn-photography-trip/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 02:51:17 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10379 I recently returned from a week-long trip down to the South Island, specifically Queenstown, Glenorchy, and Twizel. My goal was to try and capture some beautiful autumn colours, but being early April I wasn’t sure what the conditions would be like (the colours are usually best towards the end of April). While things didn’t go quite according to plan, I did end up capturing some photos that I’m…

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]]> 5 Reasons to Get Into Landscape Photography https://chrisgin.com/5-reasons-to-get-into-landscape-photography/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:55:59 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10174 If you’re not currently into landscape photography, maybe it’s worth considering it. Here are 5 reasons why you should take up landscape photography: It’s pretty difficult to take amazing landscape photos from your lounge, so chances are you will have to venture outside in order to get some decent shots. If you’re the type of person that already enjoys the great outdoors then good for you…

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]]> Does Gear Matter For Landscape Photography? https://chrisgin.com/does-gear-matter-for-landscape-photography/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 01:17:41 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10158 One of the common things you will hear from photographers is that when it comes to taking good photos, gear doesn’t matter. In other words, you don’t need the latest and greatest camera or lens in order to take a great photo. It’s the photographer, the person behind the camera, not the equipment that matters. In most regards, this is absolutely true and I couldn’t agree more. Some photographers…

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]]> 7 Cool Photography Spots in Queenstown https://chrisgin.com/7-cool-photography-spots-in-queenstown/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:46:51 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10138 Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, and is also a stunning location for landscape photographers. There are countless locations in the area where you can take amazing photos, but here are my top 7. You can’t get a much easier to access location than this. Just before you get to the Glenorchy-Queenstown road, there’s a nice spot along Lake Wakatipu that’s a 5 minute walk from the…

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]]> Photo Tips for Non-Photographers https://chrisgin.com/photo-tips-for-non-photographers/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 03:09:39 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10116 I find it hard to believe, but I’ve been told that not everyone takes landscape photography seriously. Apparently, some people don’t like carrying around a dedicated camera, tripod, or other equipment specifically to take landscape photos when on holiday. And they don’t want to drive/hike long distances at anti-social hours, spend hours at a location finding a good composition and waiting for…

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]]> Why New Zealand is a Landscape Photographer’s Paradise https://chrisgin.com/why-new-zealand-is-a-landscape-photographers-paradise/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:38:17 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10014 I’ve mentioned in a previous blog that I think New Zealand is a landscape photographer’s paradise. There are few countries in the world that boast the diverse range of scenery within such a relatively small geographical area. Here are a few of the features that I think back up this claim: Being an island nation, NZ is literally surrounded by beaches. Not only are there a lot of them, but there’…

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]]> My Favourite Long Exposure Photos https://chrisgin.com/my-favourite-long-exposure-photos/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:47:13 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10012 When used well, long exposures (where the camera’s shutter stays open for longer than a split second) can add a certain ethereal mood or drama to photos. Not every scene suits them of course – usually there needs to be some sort of motion that you want to capture, or the photo is being taken in very low light. Here are some of my favorite long exposure photos: The classic shot from Cathedral…

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]]> 7 Locations for Epic Reflection Photos https://chrisgin.com/7-locations-for-epic-reflection-photos/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:43:17 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10008 Photographers love reflection shots, and I’m no exception. They can be quite elusive as so many elements need to come together – a calm day, nice light, interesting clouds and/or strong background elements – but when it happens there’s no better feeling than to capture the perfect reflection photo. Here are 7 locations around New Zealand that are ideal for reflection shots: When you think of…

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