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I have just returned from a full-day workshop with Gary in the Blue Mountains. I have learnt so much about composition for landscape photography and using my camera settings to get the best photos of this beautiful area. We explored a couple of waterfalls and a few sites with incredible vistas including the pagodas of the Lost City. We had a fantastic day with Gary and I am looking forward to another workshop with him again soon. I just spent the day with Gary around the Blue Mountains on his Aerial Drone Workshop. I paid for my sister to attend an Autumn workshop for her birthday. The results of her day with Gary were amazing it was worth every dollar spent. Gary was more than helpful setting up my gift prior to the booking as I live interstate. Thanks for everything, love looking at his photos too. I just had the most wonderful weekend in the Blue Mountains with Gary on his Introduction to Landscape Photography course. Gary gave me the confidence to shift from automatic to manual settings to capture some amazing and diverse scenery throughout the mountains. We covered sunrise, sunset, astro, waterfalls, pagoda country and amazing valley views. Gary had me thinking about the combination of location, timing, composition and light which was a great lesson for a relative beginner. I learnt the basics for editing and learnt enough skills to come home and refine my skills. I am already contemplating which if Gary’s workshops to do next. I have just completed two days of workshops with Gary. We got a private tour with Gary and love every bit of it. Gary took us to some of the lesser known places, he even went above and beyond suggesting good compositions and new techniques. He was patient in teaching my partner who is just starting out using mirrorless camera moving away from the trusty iPhone. I would describe myself as a ‘lapsed photographer’ who has forgotten most of what she used to know. I have just completed the 2-day Intro to Landscape workshop. Gary was a wonderful teacher, interesting and endlessly patient with my old brain and he knows the Blue Mountains very well. We went to some beautiful places, and I not only relearnt many things but also some skills I had never known. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in improving their photography skills. I have attended photography workshops run by other people and most have left me unsatisfied with the end results. This was certainly not the case for the Astrophotography workshop run by Gary. His expertise of the subject, his great local knowledge and his instruction and attention to each participant will see even the least experienced photographer go home with atleast one amazing photo from the night. Going to Gary’s studio to critique and process the photos a few times during the night made his workshop stand out from any others that I have participated in. Highly recommend anyone to attend his workshop. Was lucky enough to do Gary’s last astro workshop of the season in October. He has a great knowledge of the local area for shooting locations, and we managed several different ones in good clear conditions. I definitely picked up some great tips, and Gary hooked us up to some specialist astro gear to do some deep sky work which I had never done. Even got a nebula pic! Great workshop. Bonus parrot photo opps in the late afternoon top:) An absolutely brilliant workshop! I attended a one-on-one workshop day with Gary, who is a very talented and passionate photographer with a great eye and a wealth of knowledge about photography (and many other things) who creates amazingly beautiful photos. I have attended Gary’s, intro landscaping photograhpy workshop, and found it absolutly fabulous. Not only did it help me behind the lens but gave some insight into the ability of lightroom for processing photos. He also took us to areas off the usual tourist routes so we not only learnt alot about photography but also about the world heritage areas in the Blue Mountains. If you want to get into or get back into landscape photography, could not recommend this course more highly To say this astrophotography workshop was fantastic, I will fall short in describing how good it was. You need to experience Gary’s local and photographic knowledge not to mention Gary’s friendliness. Do yourself a favour and book a workshop with Gary, you won’t regret it, and you won’t forget it. Having dabbled in Astrophotography with mixed results, the workshop offered the perfect opportunity to have another go with some expert guidance to get to some great results. A thoroughly enjoyable evening run by an expert with fantastic local knowledge willing to share his experience to allow others to take great shots too. All I can add is if you’ve read this far… go ahead and sign up! Did the waterfall one day workshop. What a day! I am tired after climbing all over the mountains, but my brain is exhausted with all the new information to be loaded, digested and applied. Gary is helpful, friendly, obliging, patient and a real master of his craft. He has given freely tips and helpful comments, and my photography will probably never be the same. Thank you Gary for such a good day. I took the Autumn colours workshop in April, and it was the time when the colours started to peak for the season. Gary was so knowledgeable about the area around Blue mountains and he took us to different spots with wonderful colours. His camera, composition and post production knowledge is commendable and he kept the learning process smooth to make it much easier. He was kind enough to pick up and drop from the train station and also providing lunch/snacks to keep your energy up. Best learning experience and a special mention to his gallery right near a viewpoint!! 🙂 Thank you so much, Gary! I attended Gary’s Autumn Colours Workshop recently and really enjoyed my day. While I’ve visited the mountains for autumn colour before, thanks to Gary I’ll now know where to go in future, and more importantly have a lot more skill in taking photos of the scenery. I learnt a lot about composition and processing. Gary was a great guide and the small group size means there is plenty of time for everyone. Just recently attended Gary’s Autumn Colour workshop in the Blue Mountains. I can’t recommend this enough. Garý knowledge of the Blue Mountains aera is second to none. Also getting to see all the secret places that you would never find by yourself was also a great experience. This is a workshop for all levels of photography. If you are a newbie Gary will guide you through composition and camera settings. Theres even a handout sheet to take with you describing the places we visited. We spent 2.5 days with Gary focusing on drone and ground photography of the spectacular pagodas and gorges in a number of areas north of Lithgow. Great day with Gary doing all the basics. First time flyer and now have confidence to get started safely. The combination of methods , pace and subject matter made this a really effective and very pleasant learning experience. We used the equipment Gary provided which was hassle free . I Highly recommend and the images and video created ( with Gary’s edits) on the day captured some very special images of spectacular scenery. Thanks again Gary
It was a brilliant day and Gary is a very knowledgeable, insightful and patient teacher.
Having spent the day with him, I feel better armed and much more enthusiastic about exploring the techniques he has introduced me to, and the wonderful region he calls home.
Thanks again Gary!
The first day being a Landscape workshop with a group of four friends.
The second day two of us did the Droning workshop.
Both days were exceptional. Gary’s knowledge of both photography and the Blue Mountains itself are next level.
We have come away with so, much to go off and practice with.
I can’t wait to return for another session.
Gary is passionate about the area as demonstrated by his wealth of local knowledge. He knew when is the best time, light and condition to get the best shot.
Gary even went above and beyond to share his list of spectacular landscapes for our future reference. The day went by too quickly and we did not have enough time to explore the more rugged landscape of the western Blue Mountains. Will definitely get Gary to take us out again when I am back to the Blue Mountains in the future.
Thank you again for everything Gary.
5 stars
I recently participated in a full day, customised, small group workshop with Gary. The day was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and exceeded all our expectations. He went above and beyond to make our day enjoyable and provide us with a variety of fantastic photo opportunities.
Gary has a wealth of knowledge and catered to our interests and varying abilities. He was friendly and patient, giving information in an easy-to-understand manner. I learnt so much and feel inspired to go out and practise the skills we learnt on the day.
I can’t recommend Gary highly enough! If you are thinking about it…do it!!
I immensely enjoyed my day with Gary and all the things I learned, all the beautiful locations we visited and the lovely chats we shared. Gary was very flexible with how I wanted to go about the day and he was most considerate, patient, polite, sharing and very helpful throughout the entire day. I found him very easy to get along with both on a professional and personal level.
Gary is a wonderful and kindhearted human being and I highly recommend attending one of his workshops.
This was by far the best organised photography tour that we have ever been involved in. Gary’s knowledge of the best areas that matched what we were looking for and his expertise were outstanding. I learnt heaps from him, enjoyed chatting about photography and nature and would highly recommend being a part of one of his workshops or an organised tour.
I attended the Astro Photography Workshop (Starry Starry Night) over the weekend and was truely blown away at how much I learnt. It was very educational and Gary’s knowledge of the area allowed us to visit many amazing locations throughout the night. I can not recommend this workshop enough. Spent an amazing day in the mountains, Gary was very knowledgeable and answered any questions I had with a thorough explanation. I learnt so much in such a short period of time. Goes to show you can’t beat face to face learning. I love the mountains and waterfalls I’m very excited to put my new found skills to work. I just spent the day with Gary around the Blue Mountains on his Aerial Drone Workshop. An absolutely brilliant workshop! I had a great time in early August on the Hidden Blue Mountains workshop with Julien, Peter and Gary Hayes. The Gardens of Stone was amazing and Gary’s photographic knowledge is immense. From angles to leading lines, processing, he knows how to convey it to you also, thanks again and catch up sometime. Great day with Gary doing all the basics. First time flyer and now have confidence to get started safely. The combination of methods , pace and subject matter made this a really effective and very pleasant learning experience. We used the equipment Gary provided which was hassle free . I Highly recommend and the images and video created ( with Gary’s edits) on the day captured some very special images of spectacular scenery. Thanks again Gary Totally recommend Gary’s workshop. We explored hidden Blue Mountains locations and left feeling re‑energised, full of ideas and equipped to forward plan locations for future shoots. Picked up some great editing tricks too that instantly added a creative and quality edge to the images. I attended one of Gary’s photography workshops earlier this year. Gary is not only a talented photographer, but also an excellent teacher who is able to impart his deep knowledge in an entertaining and friendly way. Recommended! Did the waterfall one day workshop. What a day! I am tired after climbing all over the mountains, but my brain is exhausted with all the new information to be loaded, digested and applied. Gary is helpful, friendly, obliging, patient and a real master of his craft. He has given freely tips and helpful comments, and my photography will probably never be the same. Thank you Gary for such a good day. I highly recommend Gary and his wonderful “Hidden Blue Mountains” Workshop. Gary gave us heaps of options to choose from and took us to some spectacular places I had no idea existed. To say this astrophotography workshop was fantastic, I will fall short in describing how good it was. You need to experience Gary’s local and photographic knowledge not to mention Gary’s friendliness. Do yourself a favour and book a workshop with Gary, you won’t regret it, and you won’t forget it. Recently completed the overnight Astrophotography workshop. Gary was not only knowledgeable and helpful, he showed flexibility in the workshop structure both before and during the night, as the weather wasn’t going to play the game initially. Gary passed on information and techniques in a friendly, easy to understand manner and was both mindful and attentive to the various skill levels within the group and adjusted his mentoring style to suit. After the workshop, Gary was more than happy to field follow up questions via email and offered some valuable guidance once we went into post production. His assistance didn’t stop once we finished the workshop. Thanks Gary, the Mt Victoria area is beautiful and I appreciate the opportunity to capture a small part of it. I thoroughly enjoyed Gary’s drone photography workshop. He was very patient with me as a beginner and I feel so much more confident and ready to go out and practice! I just had the most wonderful weekend in the Blue Mountains with Gary on his Introduction to Landscape Photography course. Gary gave me the confidence to shift from automatic to manual settings to capture some amazing and diverse scenery throughout the mountains. We covered sunrise, sunset, astro, waterfalls, pagoda country and amazing valley views. Gary had me thinking about the combination of location, timing, composition and light which was a great lesson for a relative beginner. I learnt the basics for editing and learnt enough skills to come home and refine my skills. I am already contemplating which if Gary’s workshops to do next. I just wanted to say how much everyone enjoyed your gig as the guest judge last night. It really did go down well. A hugely enjoyable day spent with Gary explaining drone photography to the uninitiated in the beautiful Blue Mountains!! Really appreciated the correct balance he achieved between ‘classroom’ and practical learning, whilst the outdoor locations he chose throughout the day were beautiful and we avoided the crowds!! Very very highly recommended & I am just off to buy my drone !!! I am writing to say how much we all enjoyed your presentation last night at the Upper Blue Mountains Camera Club. We’ve had some very positive comments so far and are very grateful that you came along. Having presenters of your calibre and enthusiasm certainly opens eyes and stimulates interest in the members. You covered so many areas in your chat – all of them interesting, but the take home message( for me at least), was just how hard you work to get the images you need, and how many bases you cover in marketing your work, to make a living from photography. It’s impressive and quite amazing. I attended the astrophotography in August. Gary is very passionate and knowledgeable and very patient, making sure we got some great photo opportunities despite the clouds coming in. I also enjoyed going through how to process my images at the end of the night so they look great. I am only just beginning to get into editing so Gary’s knowledge was greatly appreciated. Having only 2 of us in the group was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the session. I would recommend it to anyone with a passion for photography Incredible weekend in company of Gary. I learned more about photography during these two days than during the last months trying to evolve by myself. Gary gave me a lot of advice to improve my technique and vision. I highly recommend Gary’s workshop to all those passionate wanting to upgrade their skills to another level ! Just completed Gary’s Hidden Blue mountains workshop and came away with new knowledge of areas of the Blue Mountains that I did not know existed. Gary has detailed knowledge of the mountains and how to take photographs of these locations, and readily shares his knowledge and skills. Highly recommended. Thank you Gary for a magnificent weekend. I learnt ALOT. But what was even better was to see the best of the Blue Mountains and the secret places tourists don’t often get to see. Your knowledge of local and indigenous history was so interesting and made the weekend complete. I couldn’t have asked for more. I recently chose Gary to take me and my photography partner on a customised photography excursion of the upper Blue Mountains. I was familiar with all the tourist locations and wanted local knowledge and expertise to get some great, well composed shots of the Blue Mountains. I just wrapped up a weekend with Gary’s Hidden Blue Mountains workshop and wow it exceeded all my expectations! Gary’s knowledge of the local area is unsurpassed, and he definitely took us to hidden parts of the greater Blue Mountains that are not readily accessed and that have been seldom photographed. I would describe myself as a ‘lapsed photographer’ who has forgotten most of what she used to know. I have just completed the 2-day Intro to Landscape workshop. Gary was a wonderful teacher, interesting and endlessly patient with my old brain and he knows the Blue Mountains very well. We went to some beautiful places, and I not only relearnt many things but also some skills I had never known. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in improving their photography skills. I cannot recommend this enough if you are interested in taking up/Learning Astro photography. Last night I completed the Astronomy Nightscapes workshop & it was a great experience. Gary made sure that participants were well prepared to get the most out of the workshop & was very accommodative in providing tips & assistance in areas of interest to participants. I was thrilled to get some great shots in a variety of locations that Gary was familiar with. It was reassuring to be able to enhance the raw photos by post processing with Gary’s easy to follow guidance. He’s given me the confidence to further develop my skills. I can thoroughly recommend this workshop to anyone. I recently attended the starry night astro photography workshop and it was incredible! Gary’s knowledge of photography, the nights sky and post processing lead to some amazing photos that you can be proud of. Not only was the workshop lots of fun, full of beautiful Blue Mountains locations, Gary also tailored the workshop to our interests. I can’t wait to attend my next workshop. Thank you Gary. Took the Astro course with Gary. Weather wasn’t that hot due to clouds but Gary put the miles in to find the best vantage points for the conditions. Very knowledgeable and happy to pass it on. On behalf of the Blue Mountains Photography Group, and myself in particular, I would like to thank you once again for your wonderful presentation to our club earlier in the year. I found it most enlightening to get an insight to your techniques for capturing such beautiful images and I am sure other members of our club did as well. Gary’s Autumn Workshop was fantastic. The whole day was extremely well organised and nothing was too much trouble. With Gary’s knowledge of photography combined with his knowledge of the local area his workshops are a must. Highly recommended. While visiting the Blue Mountains, I found Gary’s Blue Mountains Photography Hotspots guide to be invaluable. Using the grading system (on difficulty of accessibility) I was easily able to find some stunning locations. I’ve been a big fan of Gary’s work for some time and was delighted to have the opportunity to meet up for a last-minute photo tour. Despite being arranged at short notice, I found Gary to be very accommodating as well as both friendly and highly professional. His knowledge of the local area is extremely impressive, particularly away from the main tourist areas (off the beaten track). Thanks to Gary’s assistance, I have come away from The Blue Mountains with a collection of photos that I am very pleased with. I hope to visit again one day and *highly* recommend booking a tour with Gary. You will not be disappointed. I am most grateful for Gary’s time, and photography passion for the Blue Mountains, that he so generously shared with us. Gary has been an excellent tour leader, informative, down to earth, and so knowledgeable about the secret insights of each location that he has explored for so many years. As a result I walked away with images that I would not have been able to get on my own for sure. Even though I’m far away in California, I’m looking forward to take an other tour with you soon. I have just completed two days of workshops with Gary. I attended the nebula/deep sky objects astrophotography course, and I could not recommend it enough. Besides the immense knowledge I gained, Gary made it easy and uncomplicated the intimidating process immensely. 5/5 Thank you for the great weekend – we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot in the process. I thoroughly enjoyed the Autumn Colours workshop in May 2024. I attended with two friends from Canberra. Gary was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. His knowledge of photography techniques as well as the Blue Mountain area was impressive. I have only recently started photography as a hobby however my friends had more (decades) experience. Gary was easily able to pivot between what I needed vs what other attendees wanted to learn. It was a brilliant day. I attended the weekend workshop on waterfalls in the Blue Mountains and, let me tell you, the experience was about more than just photography. Gary’s impressive knowledge of the area and storytelling as a whole means that the technical aspects that you learn have a context and a purpose. The workshop will improving your own photography and appreciation of the area and leave you wanting to head back out to try your new-found skills as soon as possible. Don’t hesitate to book a workshop with Gary… I’m already planning the next one! I’d like to thank Gary for taking me to some of the lesser known photography locations in the Blue Mountains. Gary’s knowledge of the area is astounding as is his passion and knowledge for photography. I’d highly recommend anyone attend one of Gary’s workshops. We managed to really pack in a range of locations and activities, and I loved that you shared some of your processing workflow with me. Seeing the drone in action was an added bonus. Despite doing a ton of photography, I found the pace of the day quite relaxed and I never felt rushed. It was also a long day and I appreciate that you never seemed tired or less enthusiastic at any point. Despite the weather not co-operating at the end of the day and missing out on the sunset and astro opportunities, the day was really enjoyable and very worthwhile I recently joined Gary for his Autumn colour workshop and it was a wonderful experience. Gary’s knowledge of the area is second to none which allowed for several different spots to shoot. He was flexible in his approach was happy to stay at a location until we had the shot we were after. He also offered his professional opinion and assisted with things like composition and even took several photos on his own phone to demonstrate how to frame an image. At the end of the day, many of the native parrots came to feed in his garden and we snapped away for 10 mins, it was just amazing. I would definitely recommend a workshop with Gary for any photographers out there.
Thank you Gary you have helped me more than you know 🙂
It was a brilliant day and Gary is a very knowledgeable, insightful and patient teacher.
Having spent the day with him, I feel better armed and much more enthusiastic about exploring the techniques he has introduced me to, and the wonderful region he calls home.
Thanks again Gary!
I recently participated in a full day, customised, small group workshop with Gary. The day was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and exceeded all our expectations. He went above and beyond to make our day enjoyable and provide us with a variety of fantastic photo opportunities.
Gary has a wealth of knowledge and catered to our interests and varying abilities. He was friendly and patient, giving information in an easy-to-understand manner. I learnt so much and feel inspired to go out and practise the skills we learnt on the day.
I can’t recommend Gary highly enough! If you are thinking about it…do it!!
Thank you Gary for your guidance, your willingness to change plans as the weather dictated and your hospitality. i look forward to going on another workshop adventure with you in the future.
The feedback so far is all very positive with a few emails already today giving the thumbs up. Well done, and thank you for making the time to come along.
Gary customised the day for us, and guided us safely to locations that were slightly off the tourist beaten track.
Gary was organised, very knowledgeable about the area and able to suggest a wide variety of locations. He was flexible and very helpful in helping us achieve our goals for the day. He has a wealth of technical knowledge about cameras, and image processing that he was happy to share with us, and was generous with his advice and shared images of the day.
We both had a great day out and now are inspired to visit his list of special locations to return to when we next visit the Blue Mountains. Thank you Gary.
His hospitality and guidance was fantastic and we all had a great time exploring unique landscapes.
I can’t wait to join him for another trip to discover even more of this amazing part of Australia.
5 stars
Gary is a very friendly, approachable and helpful guide/teacher and i look forward to attending more workshops to learn from him
The first day being a Landscape workshop with a group of four friends.
The second day two of us did the Droning workshop.
Both days were exceptional. Gary’s knowledge of both photography and the Blue Mountains itself are next level.
We have come away with so, much to go off and practice with.
I can’t wait to return for another session.
As photographer:
I have been following Gary for years and am always in awe of Gary’s work.I doubt whether you will find a more seasoned,hardworking landscape photographer anywhere.A man with RAW talent across a few artistic platforms ,with his willingness to share makes him an outstanding individual in my book.We are blessed to have him reside in the Blue Mountains. Outstanding. You are inspiring others with your talented work, valuable insights and generous spirit. Thank you! Your works to capture the full magic of the Blue Mountains, transports us to a world of wonder. Gary’s images are without doubt outstandingly beautiful to look at. But further to that, personally, they serve to encourage me in my own passion, provide valuable visual information about the effective use of light in an image and the mastery of great composition. I one day hope to meet Gary, whom i consider to be one my greatest unofficial mentors. Until then… thanks Gary, i look forward to being introduced to the Blue Mountains by you one day soon! Gary’s pictures are like looking through a window , they’re always so clear ,I have never been to your beautiful country ,but feel I know it so well by enjoying his pictures ,some are so wild it’s like looking at a picture of an long forgotten time , and others so lovely they take my breath away at their beauty ,then the ones where the morning mist thru the mountains look like a river raging thru ,I could go on and on , just love seeing Gary’s pictures. In time Gary will be seen as the most prolific Blue Mountains photographer ever and stoked to call him a mate. I really love that he has shown me the Mountains in a way that i will always love it I love to see Gary’s photos on FB. He never ceases to amaze me with the way he captures the essence of the stunning landscapes in the Blue Mountains. Just when I think I have seen the best photo yet, he posts another even better one. Thanks Gary for sharing your talent so freely. Your sensitive and succinct images of my beloved upper Blue Mountains brings me great joy. Oh goodness how I love Gary’s photography, he is so creative and wonderful. I have Never had the pleasure of visiting the Blue Mountains, and in the past months he has made the area come alive for me. My partner is Loving that you explain how your achieved the photograph. In fact Ryan tells me that Gary makes the Blue Mountains even more beautiful then what he remembers. Thank you for taking the time to create such magic from nature.” Talented photographer and educator. Gary constantly explores lesser known areas of the Blue Mountains so knows a multitude of locations. Highly recommend his workshops, approachable and explains complex concepts in an understandable manner. A photographer that takes photos with his heart as well as his eyes. I really think these are the best pieces of work I have ever come across and as I was born in the Lithgow area and went to school there every time I see your work I really do miss the scenery as I don’t get to see it much any more and it makes me Home Sick! Thank you Gary for such an adventure down memory lane and bringing the memories back to life! Great Work keep it up! Great little gallery with exquisite prints. Gary is a great person to have a chat with and a very knowledgeable and talented photographer as well. Being a photographer myself, I have greatly admired his work for a while and on visiting, simply had to get one of his limited edition prints which is now hanging on my wall! A must see! Gary is a fabulous landscape photographer. His in-depth knowledge of the stunning Blue Mountains is unmatched by any other in his field. Gary is an all round nice guy and you won’t regret buying one of his beautiful landscapes or signing up for one of his photography courses. Beautiful inspiring photos that show the Blue Mountains in all their glory but also hidden aspects, makes me always want to be there that moment when I see one your photos. Gary seems to be able to always catch that perfect sunset or sunrise so words cannot describe how appreciative I am to be able to see our beautiful Australian landscape through his eyes and camera. Authentic, inspiring images that reflect a intimate respect and knowledge for the Blue Mountain region. Your work means the world to me! I lived and lived in Blackheath for many years and now your talented photography captures the moods of the mountains and I can still enjoy the view. Those photos that you have shared, take me back many many years, sitting in the back of my families ’36 Chev’ meandering up the many hills, twists and turns and looking in awe at the incredible region. Your photos are a joy to see, and now I’m old and living in Brisvegas’, they bring back so many memories. You truly depict nature at it’s finest, and since I’ve taken up a bit of amateur photography, I appreciate even more, how you can capture the ‘essence’. Love your photography. Its very inspiring. Just want to visit those places. Thanks Gary’s photography skills give me a point of reference to aspire to. His subtle use of black and white and colour shows me new ways to change the mood of a scene, purely by the addition of colour or lack thereof. Wonderful impressions of the BMNP full of atmosphere, showing us the beauty of the unique landscape we are living in. Thank you for sharing your photos with us. My life has been enriched by Gary’s fabulous photography, and, I have a beautiful framed print of his the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains. Gary’s photographs are extraordinarily beautiful, and, just today I recommended his work to a budding photographer. Amazing. Thanks, Gary. As someone who has worked in many outdoors locations in the Blue Mountains for the past few years, I thought I knew the Mtns well. However, since coming across Gary’s work and subsequently being inspired to advance my own photography journey, I have realised how little I really knew. I’m talking about the little things that often go unnoticed. Gary’s dedication and talent captures our beautiful mountains in the most special way. Gary’s photography captures the moods, grandeur and mystery of the Blie Mountains. I grew up in the mountains, came back to get married and regularly visit my parents in Blackheath. I haven’t discovered another photographer that captures my mountains. “The Event” proudly hangs on our wall in Central Queensland, a cooling reminder of the beauty of the backdrop to our wedding at George Phillips Lookout … our special event. The mountains are so special to me and you’re the only photographer who captures them as I see them. Your photos of the Blue Mountains take me to my happy place. I love your perception and I especially love your mono photography. It truly show the awe and wonder of a spectacular sight. Visited your gallery on Saturday morning with my wife Mary – impressive collection of shots and very inspiring on numerous fronts. Currently considering joining your workshops and also to tee up some private shoots with three of my close mates in exploring some parts of the Blue Mountains with you. Photos on Facebook doesn’t do justice of the quality of the stuff you capture. Well done and good luck with the gallery. I highly commend you for being so generous and offering such a thorough and awesome article to the public!! That’s a lot of hard work you put in there! The Blue Mountains has a real resonance and connection with my heart and well-being. Whenever I see Gary’s stunning panoramas I am transported back to the place I love and feel a sense of peace and tranquility. Thank you Gary! A truly wonderful gallery. Gary is a fabulous photographer with amazing knowledge of the area being a local, and a nice guy to boot. His photos are next to none in capturing the beauty and wonder of The Blue Mountains, and beyond. Your photos captured the beautiful essence and soul of The Blue Mountains. Make me feel like I’m there. homesick feeling. Bless your gift
I love to see Gary’s photos on FB. He never ceases to amaze me with the way he captures the essence of the stunning landscapes in the Blue Mountains. Just when I think I have seen the best photo yet, he posts another even better one. Thanks Gary for sharing your talent so freely. Gary has an eye for the dramatic and this translates into the most majestic photos of the Blue Mountains and Gardens of Stone area. He is an ambassador for our area and shares his love of it world wide. His photos are inspiring and stunning. Captures the beauty of the Mountains! Gary’s photography captures the moods, grandeur and mystery of the Blie Mountains. I grew up in the mountains, came back to get married and regularly visit my parents in Blackheath. I haven’t discovered another photographer that captures my mountains. “The Event” proudly hangs on our wall in Central Queensland, a cooling reminder of the beauty of the backdrop to our wedding at George Phillips Lookout … our special event. The mountains are so special to me and you’re the only photographer who captures them as I see them. Your works to capture the full magic of the Blue Mountains, transports us to a world of wonder. A truly wonderful gallery. Gary is a fabulous photographer with amazing knowledge of the area being a local, and a nice guy to boot. His photos are next to none in capturing the beauty and wonder of The Blue Mountains, and beyond. Oh goodness how I love Gary’s photography, he is so creative and wonderful. I have Never had the pleasure of visiting the Blue Mountains, and in the past months he has made the area come alive for me. My partner is Loving that you explain how your achieved the photograph. In fact Ryan tells me that Gary makes the Blue Mountains even more beautiful then what he remembers. Thank you for taking the time to create such magic from nature.” I find the most beautiful photographs taken of a place tend to be those captured by the photographer who not only sees the colour and beauty of the landscape but is also able to feel it’s majesty and energy. Gary Hayes shows he has a deep passion for his beloved Blue Mountains and each of his photographic images portray emotion and feeling by making use of subtle light and shade created by some of the most dramatic sunrises and sunsets to touch the rugged cliffs and ridges of one of my favourite places in Australia. I love your pics the mountains n show people all over the world when I travel , they are spectacular and make me truly believe I live somewhere special Inspires me to get out an take more photos, though not nearly as well! Gary captures the mystery and essence of the Blue Mountains. A definite fan of Gary’s Facebook page. Love his portrayal of the beautiful Blue Mountains. I have recently renovated, and have a wall that I think needs a Gary photo. Love your photos, in your work l see a beautiful person with a lot of inner peace. I first met you on the iconic Lincoln Rock – of course at sunset! Your skill and interpretation with your photography has really inspired me. I am not able to get to the places you go to and so I really appreciate your persistence and determination in getting to the locations you get to (and the time of day you get there when you are ‘chasing the light’.) It certainly shows that ‘special something’ in your photography. I appreciate your sharing of the ‘how to get there’ information to many of the great locations in our wonderful Blue Mountains. …and one more – our local camera club certainly appreciated your time of sharing your experience early this year. Beautiful inspiring photos that show the Blue Mountains in all their glory but also hidden aspects, makes me always want to be there that moment when I see one your photos. Great little gallery with exquisite prints. Gary is a great person to have a chat with and a very knowledgeable and talented photographer as well. Being a photographer myself, I have greatly admired his work for a while and on visiting, simply had to get one of his limited edition prints which is now hanging on my wall! A must see! Your sensitive and succinct images of my beloved upper Blue Mountains brings me great joy. Beautiful photos Gary P Hayes As someone who has worked in many outdoors locations in the Blue Mountains for the past few years, I thought I knew the Mtns well. However, since coming across Gary’s work and subsequently being inspired to advance my own photography journey, I have realised how little I really knew. I’m talking about the little things that often go unnoticed. Gary’s dedication and talent captures our beautiful mountains in the most special way. Gary’s pictures are like looking through a window , they’re always so clear ,I have never been to your beautiful country ,but feel I know it so well by enjoying his pictures ,some are so wild it’s like looking at a picture of an long forgotten time , and others so lovely they take my breath away at their beauty ,then the ones where the morning mist thru the mountains look like a river raging thru ,I could go on and on , just love seeing Gary’s pictures. Visited your gallery on Saturday morning with my wife Mary – impressive collection of shots and very inspiring on numerous fronts. Currently considering joining your workshops and also to tee up some private shoots with three of my close mates in exploring some parts of the Blue Mountains with you. Photos on Facebook doesn’t do justice of the quality of the stuff you capture. Well done and good luck with the gallery. Gary’s photography skills give me a point of reference to aspire to. His subtle use of black and white and colour shows me new ways to change the mood of a scene, purely by the addition of colour or lack thereof. Talented photographer and educator. Gary constantly explores lesser known areas of the Blue Mountains so knows a multitude of locations. Highly recommend his workshops, approachable and explains complex concepts in an understandable manner. A photographer that takes photos with his heart as well as his eyes. I consider Gary to be the best landscape photographer in Australia, at least. His photographs & commentary are, to a photographer, inspirational, he truly meditates on light through his lenses Gary’s images of the Blue Mountains speak directly to my heart and soul. His spiritual connection to the land is conveyed in every image he captures as a messenger of the heart of this earth. Thank you Gary for wowing me every time with a heart opening moment of pure love! I look forward to Gary’s daily photograph on FB because he captures magnificent views of places I know and love. Often I can share them with family and friends. Sometimes he posts photos of other places, too, which are also beautiful, but I do prefer his Mountains and Sydney shots. His photos seem to capture the essence of the spot. Beautiful images of the majestic Blue mountains Your work means the world to me! I lived and lived in Blackheath for many years and now your talented photography captures the moods of the mountains and I can still enjoy the view. Gary P Hayes Photography is a breath of fresh air Love your photography. Its very inspiring. Just want to visit those places. Thanks Amazing work, Gary’s photos are so beautiful! Wonderful impressions of the BMNP full of atmosphere, showing us the beauty of the unique landscape we are living in. Thank you for sharing your photos with us. Love Gary’s photography, have brought several items of his stunning work. I highly commend you for being so generous and offering such a thorough and awesome article to the public!! That’s a lot of hard work you put in there! Gary is a fabulous landscape photographer. His in-depth knowledge of the stunning Blue Mountains is unmatched by any other in his field. Gary is an all round nice guy and you won’t regret buying one of his beautiful landscapes or signing up for one of his photography courses. I have spent many Years Canyoning in the Blue Mountains and when I see your fantastic Photos brings back all the Memories of the great Times I have had. Keep on showing us your work. Outstanding. You are inspiring others with your talented work, valuable insights and generous spirit. Thank you! Those photos that you have shared, take me back many many years, sitting in the back of my families ’36 Chev’ meandering up the many hills, twists and turns and looking in awe at the incredible region. Your photos are a joy to see, and now I’m old and living in Brisvegas’, they bring back so many memories. You truly depict nature at it’s finest, and since I’ve taken up a bit of amateur photography, I appreciate even more, how you can capture the ‘essence’. Your photos of the Blue Mountains take me to my happy place. I love your perception and I especially love your mono photography. It truly show the awe and wonder of a spectacular sight. So beautiful! Take it from a watercolour artist, you are an artist!!! Keep ’em coming.
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