Hi I’m Jack:

A Scientist & Street Photographer.

For my work in Science I was named the Australian University Teacher of the Year:

Press Coverage:

The Australian Courier Mail Campus Morning Mail

Street Photography is how I document life…

Dimly lit urban scene with graffiti on metal wall, red industrial light fixture overhead, and blurry figure passing by.

People dining inside a Japanese restaurant seen through a plastic curtain with blue borders.

A person wearing a face mask and a backpack walking down a dimly lit urban street at night with various illuminated signs in the background.

Silhouettes of people on an escalator outside a modern glass building during sunset.

A busy city street scene seen through a window reflecting neon signs, with people walking and shopping.

… and making videos is my Bokeh Therapy:

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I write about the best cameras and lenses for beginners, and how creativity leads to well-being in my weekly blog and newsletter:

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Nikon’s Low Light Holy Trinity? | 35mm, 50mm, 85mm f1.2 S Z

An f1.2 prime trilogy makes sense for pros covering events or weddings. That’s not me? As an enthusiast, I choose gear I can afford to carry, so what would it take for me to lug around these huge primes? I took the Nikkor 35mm, 50mm, 85mm f1.2 S Z lenses out at night, to see how they change my work in low-light?As an enthusiast creating just for fun, which of these would I pick if I can only have one?

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Nikon’s Last DSLR | D780 vs Z5ii

Nikon’s Last DSLR is bigger, slower, more expensive than their cheapest full-frame mirrorless camera. Why would anyone pick this over a fresh start? While Nikon have Z-mount updates for almost all their F-mount glass, there are still holes in the lineup. After testing 3 legendary F primes against their closest Z counterparts, the truth is nothing comes close. Is this reason enough to double down on the last DSLR, or is it time for a fresh start?