Camera body, lenses, protection against salt and humidity, batteries, backup: the guide to preparing your camera gear before a trip to New Caledonia.
Travelling to New Caledonia: what camera gear should you bring?
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Gear & techniques
Photo gear, settings and shooting techniques: understand the craft and improve your photography.
Photographing at the beach under the tropical sun: 8 tips
Sand, salt, backlight, heat: 8 tips to take great beach photos in New Caledonia and protect your gear under the tropical sun.
Photo composition: 8 simple rules for better images
Rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, background, symmetry: 8 easy photo composition rules to improve your images immediately.
Taking great photos yourself: 12 tips for beginners
Smartphone or camera: 12 practical tips to take successful photos yourself, with family, on holiday or for your business, without expensive gear.
Light and golden hour in Nouméa: when should you take your photos?
Golden hour, midday, cloudy skies: how the light of Nouméa and New Caledonia changes your photos, and what time to schedule a session.
Underwater photography: the specific gear (housing, lighting, weighting)
Waterproof housing, port, lighting, weighting, safety: everything that changes when you photograph underwater, and why aquatic photography takes real expertise.
Aperture, shutter speed, ISO: understanding the exposure triangle
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO explained simply: the three settings that determine the brightness, sharpness and look of your photos.
A professional photographer’s gear: what’s in the bag
Camera bodies, lenses, flashes, batteries, memory cards, backups: discover a professional photographer’s gear and why each item matters.