At times when one is traveling on a bus from town to town, it is very easy to get bored, especially when you are travelling through barren country side wear all you see is the odd tree, open fields, sheep and birds of prey, so what else is there to do but to bring out the camera and create some “candid” landscape shots that tell a story of the farming land of Australia.

In travelling I did not take any special gear, just my Canon EOS-20D and my Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (58mm) lens, I do not in anyway think you have to have a top end lens to get a great photo, its all the matter of using your gear correctly. So most of you would think being on a bus that there would be blur, shake, and out of focus shots, well with that in mind I put my ISO on 800 and my Aperture on F/5.6 with the glare from the sun my shutter speeds were around 1/1250 so there for any margin for shake was very small.

Canon EOS-20D, with 18-55mm, 18mm @ F/22, 1/13s

Being that I was travelling on a bus I had to be on the ball when seeing a photo, as a moment to late or early and the shot was ruined, sometimes I took the shot and due to the movement of the bus, something additional was added to the photo which created something quite unique such as the following photo;

Canon EOS-20D with 18-55mm, 50mm @ F/5.6, 1/1250s

With this I had playing Ice House – Great Southern Land, which only added to my photographic experience and inspired to me try and capture parts of the lands I was travelling through, being this was farming land that is what I concentrated on the most. Some of the towns that I traveled through were: BridgeWater, Inglewood, Wedderburn, Charlton, Boort, Quambatook, not long after I arrived in Swan Hill, spending some time to explore the town, on the way back from Swan Hill to Bendigo I did the same however the windows were less forgiving then the bus.

More images can be seen on the gallery: Amble On

Until the next photographic adventure, thats all for now – Brett Robson: Freelance Photographer

Its not often that one gets to live a dream, and maybe change ones life to that “passion” that they have in life. I was given a small glimpse of this today as I attended an audition for MasterChef 2010. Before attending I received a phone call advising that I had been chosen out of all the applications submitted about Australia for an audition, after much deliberation and a little influence from my mother a recipe was chosen.

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 146mm @ F/2.8, 1/40sec

The item that I prepared to take in for the audition was a Cookies n Cream Cheese Cake, with Philadelphia Cheese and Oreo Biscuits. Total cost of ingredients was about $35 .. $7 went to the white chocolate, sorry I love to cook with quality ingredients

Unfortunately I was eliminated at the first round however I am happy and grateful to have been selected for an audition and I wish all applicants the best of luck, it will be interesting if any of those who auditioned with me make it through to the show,

Until the next photographic adventure ….thats all for now: Brett Robson – Freelance Photographer

With the last model off the catwalk, and the final glass’s of champagne drunk at the after parties, it was a wrap for the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week for 2009. Each shows displayed some of the latest collections and inspirations from designer about Australia to give us a taste of whats yet to come and maybe plan for the Summer/Autumn or Winter/Spring Collections.

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 83mm @ F/4.0, 1/640s

Most of the shows that I have photographed in the past have been the “standard” catwalk style which after a while can get somewhat cumbersome, so with some ideas in my head it was decided that on the 3rd night to shoot outside of the box as they say to create something unique and different, below are some of the results;

Canon EOS-20D with 16-35mm, 35mm @ F/2.8, 1/80s

Canon EOS-20D with 16-35mm, 20mm @ F/4/0, 1/250s

Canon EOS-20D with 16-35mm, 17mm @ F/4.0, 1/125s

Further images from all the shows can be seen in our Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Collection

Until our next photographic adventure. Thats all for now: Brett Robson – Freelance Photographer

September is Fashion week, and for Melbourne there are events happening all around town so if your not able to get a chance to make it to the main shows at the Melbourne Town Hall then maybe one of the side events may intriegue ones interest, and one of those would be the Myers Fashion Launch which included there flagstaff model Jennifer Hawkins with a special appearance from Jessica Hart.  Myers went with an instore parade which was also avaliable to be viewed by the general public, a different approach from David Jones. After interviews from designers on each of the shows the catwalk was set alight with the up and coming fashions.

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 103mm @ F/4.0, 1/200s

Jennifer Hawkins stole the show with a dress by Leona Edmiston, later on Jessica Hart models some of the swimwear by Seafolly

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 70mm @ F/4.0, 1/320s

I was also privvy to be in attendence when Mike Munroe from A Current Affair interviewed Jennifer Hawkins and will be hopefully be uploading this to Youtube in the next few weeks, if anyone can tell me what Mike asked her before he left do tell, as she had a very interesting look on her face.

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 83mm @ F/3.5, 1/320s

Further images can be found in our Jennifer Hawkins – Myers Fashion Launch 2009 gallery

Until our next photographic adventure, thats all for now – Brett Robson: Freelance Media Photographer

Melbourne is alive with Fashion this week, with the main drive being Melbourne Spring Fashion Week there are side shows popping up all over town, one of those being the David Jones Spring Race Wear Launch. This gave an insite of fashion for the Spring Racing Season. For what we can see there was lots of colours for the girls and the classic suits for the guys.

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 70mm @ F/4.0, 1/1250s

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 70mm @ F/4, 1/1600s

Further images can be seen in our gallery: David Jones Spring RaceWear Launch 2009

Thats all for now – Brett Robson: Freelance Fashion Photographer

As you may be aware most of postings on my site are directly related to events and my photography, but I wanted to write and share something that has happened of late, in which still relates to my work and has continued to inspire me.

About a year or so I had just finished watching and studying “What the Bleep do We Know” which deals with Quantum Physics, and its relation to Life, The Universe and the overall question “Why are we here?” and many more. Just after this I remember seeing a book in store windows, plain covered and had a red seal on the front, it caught my attention almost immediately and I wanted to know what it was about …little did I know what the book would contain and what impacts it would have on my life. In the end I purchased the book and found it that it was called “The Secret“.

When I first had the book, I found that I could not read it at the time, every time I did, it became to hard, or I couldn’tconcentrate, being a more “visual” person I found life was a lot easier when I located the book as a DvD, I found myself watching it almost daily, some of the concepts were so simple, I wondered “why” I had not been doing them before, but then again I had not been introduced to “The Secret” back then. After watching it I used “The Secret” to transform my life, and after focusing on what I wanted in my life, things began to change. Since then I am now more involved with my photography, I have attended events, met famous people,  and through this my portfolio is forever expanding.

So “What is the Secret” you ask …. well not to spoil it for you but in essence “What you think about …you bring about” do that with passion and it will happen even faster. I am still working with “The Secret” myself and forever changing my life.

I would also at times locate some of the teachers of “The Secret” on facebook with the hopes of being able to meet with them, share in there insites as I had become to know them so well since watching them on the DvD. I came across David Schirmer, who is based in Australia, after a few messages to and fro I found out that he was a fan of my photography, I was instantly surprised and taken that someone involved with “The Secret” loved my work, I remember feeling a buzz and it took me a few days to get my feet back on to firm ground. We had mentioned on a few occasions that we would love to meet up even if it was over coffee for a chat however our initial attempts were not so successful however as they say, if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Soon after Lorna, Davids wife became involved with our meeting plans and after a few messages and suggested dates, we finally settled on the 22nd August 2009.

Back stepping slightly I do remember that the copy of “The Secret” that I had in a book form was given to my flatmate who sent it to a person she thought who should read it, at the time it was ment to be replaced however I was not overly concerned as I had “The Secret” on DvD, though I have given that one away and purchased it many times since then, I seem to find the moment that I purchase the Dvd, “The Secret” someone that I know or meet comes along who needs it more then I do.

So Saterday came, and both myself and my girlfriend Fiona came along to dinner at the Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant, David and Lorna arrived just after us, we were so early that the restaurant advised we needed to come back in about 10 minutes, time passed and we returned and we sat down, no sooner had we ordered a book was placed near to me, it was a copy of “The Secret”, (Remembering that I had given mine away) however I will be keeping this copy and cherishing it for a very long time, it was signed “To Brett ….Dream BIG …and live your Dream ..God Bless ..David Schirmer” I was so happy and grateful to receive another copy.

We spoke of many different things however alot related to “The Secret” I could almost at times preemt what David was about to say specially to my girlfriend Fiona as I had heard it when I had watched the DvD, however I listened with an open mind and did my best not to interrupt. Part way through our time at the restuarant we were moved to a window seat which included a lovely view of the Yarra River. After we finished and left the retuarant we accompanied David and Lorner and took a look about The Langham Hotel, Melbourne. If you have not been there I kindly suggest a walk into there foyer, it is spectacular and cannot be described in words,  we took some photos, which included myself with David and then bid farewell to each other, with plans to have dinner in the not to distant future.

I am happy and greatful to have met David Schirmer as he has given me alot to think about and also actions that I can take, since that day I have read a third of “The Secret” book he gave me and will most probably have it finished over the next few days. I look forward to opportunities to meet other teachers such as Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Michael Beckwith, Neale Walsch to name a few and I cannot miss out Rhonda Byrne who put the book and the Dvd together with just a vision and faith in that vision.

For further  infornation you can visit David Schirmer website, and can also be found on twitter via @davidschirmer

Until our next photographic adventure, thats all for now Brett Robson “Highly Paid” Freelance Photographer

Well if you were unable to attend at the David Jones Spring/Summer 2009 Season Launch then for those who had a chance to make it to Bourke Street today you had an opportunity to get a glimpse in to what happens along side this some comentary from Miranda Kerr herself.  Some selected outfits were put under the public eye and which even included Miranda Kerr after some questions.

Nikon D90 with 50mm, 50mm @ F/4.0, 1/160s

For a select few persons who were there waiting, Miranda Kerr was autographing photos from some of her budding fans. I attempted to get one myself however was unable to, that all said I did get a photo of Miranda writing “Brett Ro … ” part spelling of my name so all was not lost.

Nikon D90 with 50mm, 50mm @ F/5.0, 1/320s

Fore further images take a look over the gallery at: David Jones Instore Fashion Workshop with Miranda Kerr

That is all for now, we look forward to Jennifer Hawkins next week at the Myers Fashion Launch. Until then, thats all for now – Brett Robson: Freelance Media Photographer

With a simple wink and a strut down the catwalk, many famous models come to mind, but add to that the word “Australia”, and instantly “Miranda Kerr”, David Jones Flagship model tops the list. The cheeky, vibrant model from Down Under. Yet again she strutted her stuff on the catwalks in Melbourne for the David Jones Spring/Summer 2009 Season Launch.

Canon EOS-20D with 70-200mm, 126mm @ F/4.0, 1/400s

The fashion show showcased the latest collections from: Akira, Alex Perry, Alannah Hill, Anna Thomas, AG by Arthur Galan, Calibre, Collette Dinnigan, Easton Pearson, Fleur Wood, George Gross, Ginger&Smart, Gorman, Harry Who, Kirrily Johnston, Lisa Ho, Sabatini, sass&bide, Thurley, Trelise Cooper, Willow and Zimmermann

Nikon D90 with 50mm, 50mm @ F/3.5, 1/400sec

We kept a good lookout on Alannah Hill’s latest collection as she has been in the Media recently with the use of animal furs as part of her designs, however to our knowledge we saw none in sight, the show ended with the celebration of 20yrs in fashion for Calibre …but at the end Miranda Kerr stole the show with a frock from Alex Perry.

Further images can bee seen via our gallery for the David Jones Spring/Summer 2009 Season Launch

Till the next photographic adventure …thats all for now – Brett Robson: Freelance Media Photographer

Introduction:Ive decided to start a series of “insights” behind some of the photos that I have taken over the time that I have been involved in photography. My purpose is to give the viewer an idea of what the photographer was thinking and or intending before the photograph was taken. In doing so I hope to portray an understanding between photographer and viewer so that a greater appreciation can be achieved. I know that some of the technical speak may loose a non photographic person, however there are always two sides to a photo.

Issue #1 “Playing with Movement & Light”

Canon EOS-350D with 18-55mm, 33mm @ F/29, 300sec

One of my favourite subjects when taking time out from model photography has to be playing with light sources at night time. I work at a business that is located on St Kilda Road, many times late at night I would pass by the National Gallery of Victoria and think to myself that it would be interesting to play with the light sources that illuminate the water fountains that grace the front of the building.

In this photo I wanted to convey the spectacular dance and illumination of the water, for this to be created the camera was setup on a tripod and the shutter was left open for around 3 1/4 minutes at a very high aperture, with the use of a ND8 filter F/29 effectively became F/32 (+2 F-stops) there fore allowing a much longer shutter speed. With the assistance of a shutter release cable and some basic judgement the above photo was created. I hope to one day to use the same technique with the water displays at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Further examples can be viewed in the Melbourne at Night Gallery

Until the next issue ….That’s all for now – Brett Robson: Freelance Photographer