Mark’s journey on becoming a better photographer.

Heliopters fighting the February 2024 Port Hills fire, Christchurch.

Port Hills Fire, Christchurch 2024

On 14th February 2024, Valentine’s Day, a fire broke out on Christchurch’s Port Hills. The next morning I took a few photos before work.

Photos stuck syncing in Lightroom Classic

Photos Stuck Syncing in Lightroom Classic? Here’s the Fix

Photos stuck syncing in Lightroom Classic? Here’s a fix I found to clear those photos and finally see a clear sync queue once more.

Peak Design Capture Clip v3 Backpack Clip

Peak Design Capture Clip v3 Review

If you’re looking for a camera clip for a backpack or belt, don’t look past the best of the bunch; the Peak Design Capture Clip v3.

Kairaki Beach Flood Damage at Waimakariri River Mouth

Flood Damage at Kairaki Beach, Kaiapoi

Check out video and photos of the damage caused to Kairaki Beach at the Waimakariri River mouth following the Canterbury floods of 2021.

A car in a hole caused by liquefaction following the Christchurch earthquake

The Story Behind This Car in Silt Photo

This photo of a car face down in a hole caused by liquefaction following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake has drawn a bit of attention over the years. I decided it’s time I told its background story.