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“Share the Knowledge” is our motto.

Welcome, or welcome back if you are returning to visit us again. 

If you are a new photographer, we recommend you start on the “Getting Started” page

If you already have some photographic skills, have a look at our “Tutorials” page

Please feel free to browse around and see what you find.  If you like what you see, please give us some feedback by clicking here.

If you have some questions, please go to our “Q&A” page and submit your question.

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Michael Smyth, editor  

Editorial:  What’s the BIG idea ?

Understanding what the image is about is all important, this is known as the “Subject”.  Many  people look at the image content only and fail to understand what the photographer is trying to say.  Should all photographs have titles ?  Some would argue that galleries routinely add a title and description next to each image, to help the viewer understand the work.  Does it matter ?

The image above is of the great monastery at Samye, Tibet.  It is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Tibet.

The image title is “A beacon of light”   Does this aid your interpretation of the image ?

Feedback to:  editor@phototutor.com.au

About us

Phototutor is a web site set up by a group of photographers who want to share their knowledge and experiences with other people who have an interest in improving their photographic skills and techniques.

This site is set up as a collaborative project and submissions are always welcome.

If you would like to submit a tutorial, book review or answer to a question raised by a reader, please Email to us and attach you submission in Word format, complete with all inclusions, photographs and details.  All submissions must be your own original work.  Please keep it brief.  All submissions published will acknowledge the author and we will include a brief biography and link to your personal site in our Gallery page.

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All information, tutorials and documentation included on this site are copyright and are provided free for personal use by individuals.  No part of this material may be reproduced, published or otherwise distributed without the express permission of the author/s.  If you wish to use any material for publication or reference, please contact the editor at  editor@phototutor.com.au  

Our Contributors:

Des Crawley: 

Des has worked in education all of his working life.  An active educator, even in his “retirement” from academia, Des continues to dazzle and entertain professional and amateur photographers with his insights and creativity.  To list all of Des’ achievements would fill this site:  Emeritus Professor of the University of Western Sydney, Adjunct Professor of RMIT University and Honorary Fellow of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers is just the bit at the top. 

His work has been exhibited across Australia and overseas in the UK, New York and the Peoples' Republic.  In defiance of retirement he continues to work tirelessly at improving his already impeccable photography and readily shares his passion with anyone who has an open mind and will stand still long enough to listen.  Des is also a founding member of the Digital Artistry Group (DAGs), which proves he has a sense of humour as well as good taste.  To See more of Des’ images, click here.

Jim Crew: 

Jim has probably forgotten more things about photography than most people learn in a lifetime.  A founding member of Lane Cove Camera Club, which burst into life in 1970, Jim has been a member for over 30 years and President for 11 years. 

Jim is also a past President of the Federation of Camera Clubs (NSW) and has been made a life member in recognition of his long term commitment to the amateur photographic movement.  Jim has also been awarded the honour of SSAPS in recognition of a lifetime of service by the Australian Photographic Society.

Jim has also been involved in the running of the Sydney International Exhibition of Photography and has been lecturing and judging around NSW Camera clubs for around 25 years.  Jim has also judged at both National and International photographic exhibitions.

 Jim's relaxed style of presentation and penchant for audience participation has kept him in high demand.  Jim has also been involved in the ongoing training of new judges through the FCC.  Jim has recently been invited to present a lecture to the Photographic Society of Queensland judges forum.  Oh, and he doesn't really look like a lizard.  When we get an up to date photo you can see what he looks like.

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