After shooting about 50 images of the Duo Realis Popper, one thing that is revealed is the amount of times that the lure is captured upside down. In fact, nearly half the images show the popper this way and the hooks pointing skywards, maybe this is a good explanation why so many fish don’t...

Bit of fun time this afternoon. Been no stop for so many weeks doing images for a lot of companies catalogues and websites that is about time to take a break and be a bit creative. I’ve had this idea for a while just needed a bit of spare time. Shot with three lights,...

This was a super elaborate setup to create a pop or water explosion effect for a Duo Realis Popper 64 popping through the water surface. Three flashes, two white and two black reflectors plus an assortment of cables and triggers, help freeze the affect. Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with...

25-year anniversary for DUO International this year and it’s great to see some limited-edition stunning colours released. The Laponia in the Ryuki’s series is classically Japanese and reminds me in particular of Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning “carp streamer” otherwise known to many as carp-shaped windsocks … these streamers are used as a celebration for Children’s...

Great harvest this week of chillies from our garden, plenty to make a lot of hot sauce. But while they were being prepared I thought these little hot orange chillies just match one of my favourite squid jigs.. the Duo D Squid. Bit of inspiration came from finding this little can of chilli roasted...

25-year anniversary for DUO International this year and it’s great to see some limited-edition stunning colours released. The Laponia in the Ryuki’s series is classically Japanese and reminds me in particular of Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning “carp streamer” otherwise known to many as carp-shaped windsocks … these streamers are used as a celebration for Children’s...

Tuna season is off to a huge start with plenty of fin being caught on the south coast of New South Wales. Time to breakout those long slim stickbaits! The new Godox AD 300 Pro is one super compact and portable 300W power strobe. This is a great little strobe that is perfect for...

This was a super elaborate setup to create a pop or water explosion effect for a Duo Realis Popper 64 popping through the water surface. Three flashes, two white and two black reflectors plus an assortment of cables and triggers, help freeze the affect. Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with...

Super elaborate setup tto get a waterfall effect in the studio of the new Duo Realis Apex Vibe. Cables, triggers, metallic reflectors, colour gels, and flashes…. Plus a watering can! Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f4 Speed: 1/500th second Notes: Trigger:...

    Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f5.6 Speed: 1/500th second Notes: Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10 Lighting Flash: Godox AD600PRO 70cm Beauty Dish, 2 x Godox V1 with 50cm Beauty Dish.  Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10...

  Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f16 Speed: 1/250th second Notes: Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10 Lighting Flash: Godox AD600PRO 70cm Beauty Dish, 2 x Godox V1 with 50cm Beauty Dish.  Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10