A mysterious box shows up for Kev, is it, could it be the… (all will be revealed). One of the regular favourite discussions; we talk X-H2, add a video camera to the wish list and look ahead to a new sensor.

We also answer questions on insurance for photographers, where to self-publish, what life experiences or courses have added value to our creative lives or outlook. Our guest is the remarkably talented photographer and musician Charles Brooks who makes pictures within instruments that are simply out of this world!

Guest of the Week - Charles Brookes

Charles Brooks is an exceptional photographic talent. His portraits are coveted by the greatest artists to grace the stage, and by those who have the aspiration to get there.

Charles is a formidable musician himself. For the last 20 years, he's been New Zealand’s most successful orchestral cellist. Charles held principal positions in Australia, China, Chile and Brazil, with concerts worldwide.

Images used with permission and strictly copyright © Charles Brookes

Links of Note *

• Alan Hewitt Wildlife Photographer.

• Jerry Ghionis Wedding Photographer.

• Helicon Focus - this is the stacking software that Charles talks about within his interview.

• Our friendly Facebook Group

* some might be affiliate links, but that’s OK because you love us.