Tips & Advice

Welcome to Helen Oakes’ blog, where creativity meets strategy. Here you’ll find insights across DIGITAL PRINTS, TIPS & ADVICE, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEWS & ARTICLES, and more. Whether you’re exploring GENERAL photography discussions, seeking MOTIVATIONAL stories, or diving into MARKETING and SOCIAL MEDIA strategies, each category is designed to help you grow. You can also journey through TRAVEL & TOURISM inspiration and explore hands-on PHOTOGRAPHY guides. Every section connects to real-world experience, practical knowledge, and proven methods to transform your creativity and digital presence.

6 Step Guide to Building a Personal Brand

By |2025-08-30T16:40:51+13:00September 6th, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Building your personal brand is powerful and can take your career as an entrepreneur to a whole new level. Increase your visibility and get your name out there.

Tips to Help You Take Stunning Landscape Photos

By |2025-08-30T16:45:19+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Hundreds of limestone boulders are what will greet you when you arrive at Castle Hill which is located State Highway 73 and between Darfield and Arthur's Pass

West Coast Wanderlust

By |2025-08-30T16:46:48+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The West Coast has so much to offer, rugged coastline, crashing waves, small towns and beautiful scenery. When I travel I tend to take my SONY A6000.

A Beginner’s Photography Guide to Taking Industrial Port Photos

By |2025-08-30T16:46:21+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Industrial areas are interesting places to create amazing photography. Ports, factories, coal yards and manufacturing plants are the best places to visit when you want to take industrial shots.

5 Sunset Tips to Help You Get Magic Photos with Limited Gear

By |2025-08-30T16:47:23+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Whenever you are faced with the opportunity of getting a beautiful sunset, don't think you can't take a shot. Make do with what you have on hand and improvise.

5 Tips for Great Photos at The Golden Hour

By |2025-08-30T16:47:44+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Ask any photographer what time of the day is the best time to shoot and you will get a response of 'the golden hour'.

The Power of Editing & What You Can Achieve

By |2025-08-30T16:48:57+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Why settle for a 'nice' or adequate photo when you can get a stunning shot with a little editing. When I say á little editing' it can be very quick and produce a great result.

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