The Lucky Straps Blog

While it may be spring here in Australia, it’s autumn in the northern hemisphere - fall, as our American friends call it. As an Aussie kid, it has always baffled me why they call it fall in the US....

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been less motivated to get out and about with your camera over the winter months. Seasonal funk affects many visual creatives, as the cold, windy, and we...

In our latest Lucky Straps blog, we’ll discover the seven steps to better camera gear care. It always amazes me to see photographers who’ve clearly spent thousands of dollars, not looking after the...

Before you rush out the door on your next photography adventure, take a few minutes to ensure you pack your camera bag essentials. Have you ever been out on a shoot, miles from home, only to realis...

All too often, we see, hear, and consume marketing hype around a product's quality, durability, environmental impacts, and manufacturing process. In a world of fast fashion, mass production, and qu...

Walk with me as I hunt for beautiful sunrise light with my Canon R3 and the RF 70-200 2.8.

We all love to get out with our cameras and take photos of our favourite subjects. Regardless of expansive sweeping vistas, a favourite dish at the local cafe, or the kids playing in the park, havi...

In this article, we’ll chill out and discuss how to make the most of photography this winter. Or, for those of you reading along in the northern hemisphere, next winter. I know a lot of photographe...

Getting out and about with a camera on holiday is a great way to spice up your photography life. Regardless of where in the world you travel, you’ll come across new scenes, views, and compositions ...