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artwork of an owl in a living room

How to collect art without fear

Judi Lapsley Miller

A no-nonsense guide to collecting art without fear—buy what you love, ignore the hype, and make choices that actually matter.

How to collect art without fear

Judi Lapsley Miller

A no-nonsense guide to collecting art without fear—buy what you love, ignore the hype, and make choices that actually matter.

Kākā artwork in ornate frame

My top hints for framing your prints

Judi Lapsley Miller

My top hints for framing your fine art prints

My top hints for framing your prints

Judi Lapsley Miller

My top hints for framing your fine art prints

Takahē mugging for the camera

7 Easy Tips for Compelling Photos that Everyone...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Discover seven simple, no-cost tips to instantly improve your photography skills using just your phone—no technical skills or fancy gear needed!

7 Easy Tips for Compelling Photos that Everyone...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Discover seven simple, no-cost tips to instantly improve your photography skills using just your phone—no technical skills or fancy gear needed!

Toutouwai reading a book - photo art

Photoartistry resources - my top picks [updated...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Aside from a good dose of curiousity and willingness to explore and try things out, I can recommend the following courses, software, and hardware to anyone keen on getting into...

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Photoartistry resources - my top picks [updated...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Aside from a good dose of curiousity and willingness to explore and try things out, I can recommend the following courses, software, and hardware to anyone keen on getting into...

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Ruru or morepork

How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...

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How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...

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A kaka chick sitting on a towel with a hand gently holding it

How to recover when disaster hits your disk

Judi Lapsley Miller

A product review: Stellar Data Recovery. We’ve all had that sinking feeling when we try to download our photos off the camera card but instead get a nasty error. Or...

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How to recover when disaster hits your disk

Judi Lapsley Miller

A product review: Stellar Data Recovery. We’ve all had that sinking feeling when we try to download our photos off the camera card but instead get a nasty error. Or...

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Kaka with blurred background

Bokeh and blur

Judi Lapsley Miller

Dreamy, blurred backgrounds aren’t just about expensive gear—here’s how to create beautiful bokeh using simple techniques (and when it’s worth upgrading).

Bokeh and blur

Judi Lapsley Miller

Dreamy, blurred backgrounds aren’t just about expensive gear—here’s how to create beautiful bokeh using simple techniques (and when it’s worth upgrading).

still life with roses and cup

My top 10 creative hacks to get making again

Judi Lapsley Miller

My favourite ways to boost creativity when you're in a slump.

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My top 10 creative hacks to get making again

Judi Lapsley Miller

My favourite ways to boost creativity when you're in a slump.

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Framed photo of a tui bird

Exhibition & Gallery Framing Hints

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out how to frame art for galleries and exhibitions.

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Exhibition & Gallery Framing Hints

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out how to frame art for galleries and exhibitions.

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Lightroom screenshot

Managing your stash of creative goodies using L...

Judi Lapsley Miller

How I organise thousands of textures and assets in Lightroom using keywords, search, and smart collections instead of folders.

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Managing your stash of creative goodies using L...

Judi Lapsley Miller

How I organise thousands of textures and assets in Lightroom using keywords, search, and smart collections instead of folders.

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Inside a kaka nestbox looking down on baby chicks

High dynamic range photography (HDR+) and kākā ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

I've been interested in experimenting with HDR+ after watching Marc Levoy's lecture series recently on digital photography. Here's how I use HDR+ for nestbox monitoring!

High dynamic range photography (HDR+) and kākā ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

I've been interested in experimenting with HDR+ after watching Marc Levoy's lecture series recently on digital photography. Here's how I use HDR+ for nestbox monitoring!

Photo-art featuring kākāpō

Soon all we'll have are memories?

Judi Lapsley Miller

One thing I've learned in the "Awake" photo artistry course is the importance of warming-up by doing what Sebastian calls "Finger Exercises".

Soon all we'll have are memories?

Judi Lapsley Miller

One thing I've learned in the "Awake" photo artistry course is the importance of warming-up by doing what Sebastian calls "Finger Exercises".