Chris Gin Photography https://chrisgin.com NZ Landscape Photography Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:42:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://chrisgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-flavico-32x32.png 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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]]> Where To Get Your Photos Printed In New Zealand https://chrisgin.com/where-to-get-your-photos-printed-in-new-zealand/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:21:54 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10198 If you’re wanting to get your own photos printed, choosing a print lab can be a daunting task with so many options available online. While there are lots of chain stores offering cheap prints, often their quality leaves a lot to be desired. Either the colours don’t come out how they should, or they start to fade very quickly (quality prints should last decades as long as they’re not constantly in…

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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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]]> Canvas Prints vs Framed Prints https://chrisgin.com/canvas-prints-vs-framed-prints/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:01 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10142 So you’ve decided you’re ready for some beautiful wall art, and you’ve decided what size it’s going to be. Another tough decision to be made is whether to go with a traditional framed paper print, or a frameless canvas print. The short answer is it depends where the canvas print or framed print will be hung, your personal preferences and tastes, the budget, and interior design style of your home…

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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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]]> How To Choose the Right Print Size For Your Wall https://chrisgin.com/how-to-choose-the-right-print-size-for-your-wall/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 21:17:05 +0000 https://chrisgin.com/?p=10130 So you’ve decided you need to add some life to your walls with a beautiful canvas or framed print, but now you’re having a hard time deciding what print size to get. Choosing an appropriate size is important, because if you get it wrong something will just feel off. Too small and your wall can look incomplete, too big and it can feel a bit overcrowded. Here are some suggestions for getting that…

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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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