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About This Site:
 This website was created in July 2007 after a recent photography expedition in the United States and Canada. The gallery is rapidly expanding its content with a future concentration on Australian based photography.
About The Photographer:
 Daniel Shaw started his development in computing in 1989, later working in retail electronics in the early and mid 90's. After a number of years his career moved to IT management and he soon ran a successful computer support business.

His interests in music and major event productions led him to work with an Internet Broadcasting company. Skills developed quickly and he gained valuable experience in the engineering and broadcast sector. Camerawork was soon to be added to his list of duties and he took to it like a duck to water.

Daniel's creative work flourished with producing, filming and editing hundreds of dance / music related video clips for the Internet. His work has been showcased and archived on the website www.inthemix.com.au

With a growing interest for productions and camerawork, his career evolved once again working with a leading Sydney based production company. His skills were honed and valuable experience was gained with live camerawork, live audio, production lighting and vision mixing. Daniel worked on numerous major productions featuring people such as the Australian Prime Minister - Hon John Howard, President Bill Clinton, Governor General - Sir William Dean, along with a host of other celebrities.

In early 2002 work in the Television News Industry became the next challenge. An extraordinary amount of time was spent sourcing and chasing local & national news. Still working in the IT industry, productions and Internet Broadcasting this new career path was by far the most demanding, challenging and exciting to date.

Over the years, his camerawork has been utilised by: Nine Network, Channel Ten, Channel Seven, ABC Television, Sky News, Channel V, The Weather Channel, SBS, Aurora Public Television and CNN.

Daniel's interests didn't just stop with news, he also had a love for severe and violent storms. In mid 2005 he joined forces with Australia's leading storm chasing team and planned future projects and documentaries. In 2006 the team travelled around the USA chasing Tornadoes, the storm season was weak at best, but without a doubt the most thrilling and content rich environment encountered to date.

News Camerawork still being his first love, Daniel soon added photography to his skill set. In 2007 a two month photographic expedition to the USA & Canada enabled him to acquire a huge catalogue of photos.

Daniel's efforts are now geared towards the growth and quality of the content available on this website.

Future plans and ambitions involve another two month expedition to Alaska via the top end of Canada, leaving the USA from Florida. Further plans also include the production and filming of Australian based documentaries.

 (Right Image: Daniel Shaw - Storm Chasing in the Oklahoma / Texas Panhandle - May 2008)


Frequently Asked Questions:
ORDERING
Q: What are the licence terms for Commercial Photo Use?
A: All commercial photo orders will be subject to a non-exclusive single use licence. Please email me to obtain these licence terms.
Q: I wish to buy a photo so I can print it and put it on the wall.
A: You may print ordered photos as many times as you wish, and place it anywhere you wish, However you may not re-sell or profit from any print.
Q: How long does it take to receive the original photo when I place an order?
A: The turnaround time for orders in typically less than 24hrs. In many cases a response may received in a matter of minutes. Please factor the time differences in your part of the world with Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Q: I paid for a photo some time ago and lost it, do I have to pay again?
A: NO. The link provided in your email order will stay active for a long period. It may be as simple as following the instructions in your original email.
Q: I have never used paypal before, can I trust it?
A: YES, Paypal is used due to its security and simplicity, it handles all major credit cards and gives the purchaser an added layer of safety.
Q: I received my photo, but I'm not happy with the quality of the image.
Can I change it to another one?
A: YES, It's important that all customers are happy with the quality and service that this website provides. If you are unhappy for any reason please email me with the name of the photo you are unhappy with, and advise the name of the new photo you wish to receive.
   
EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Q: What cameras do you use to take photographs?
A: I use two Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras, An EOS-5D and an EOS-30D Digital SLR
Q: What lenses do you use?
A: For wide angle - Canon EF / L Series F2.8 / 16-35mm
For mid range - Canon EF / L Series F4.0 / 24-105mm
For telephoto - Canon EF / L Series F4.5-5.6 / 100-400mm
Q: What resolution and format do you take your photos at?
A: Images taken from 2007 onwards have been at 12.8MP. All photos are taken in High Quality JPG. RAW files are commonly taken in tandem.
Q: What types of memory card do you use?
A: I use SanDisk Ultra II & III Compact Flash cards.
Q: Why do you use Canon Digital Camera Equipment?
A: Canon has proved to meet my needs as a professional news cameraman and photographer, I have found their equipment to be very reliable.
Q: How did you build your website, and how long did it take?
A: Microsoft FrontPage was used to code the template which handles the embedded galleries and Thumbs Plus generates and handles the naming conventions and .JPG file processing. Hundreds of hours of work have gone into the photography and website development.
PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTENT
Q: You live and work in Australia, why is most of the content USA based?
A: As amazing as Australia is, The National Parks of the USA and Canada are overwhelmingly beautiful. There is such a stark contrast between the hot deserts of Death Valley, and the mountain ranges of Jasper National Park. A photographers paradise
Q: How many images are actually on this website?
A: Currently the statistic stands at 1188 photos.
Q: Can I use the images as a background wallpaper on my computer?
A: Of course. This is totally free. Simply save the larger preview image and apply the photo as a background image. You may need to convert the image to a .BMP file before your operating system will accept it.
Q: When I purchase a photo where does the money go?
A: All photo sale proceeds go back into the development and equipment needed to produce more content. It also helps pay for the running costs of operating such a large website.
Q: What's your favourite photo?
A: Every photo is special to me in some way, however if you must ask, It's at the end of a 1.1mile cave after crawling through volcanic dirt, with only a gas filled lantern and Mini Maglite. I didn't hear or see a soul for almost an hour. CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTO.
Q: Do you touch up the photos before putting them online?
A: Very Rarely. 95% of the photos online have NOT been touched in any way. Some photos have been re-touched to remove the tiny black dots that are commonly found on images taken with a Digital CCD. Less than 5 images have had their contrast and colour altered.
   
COPYRIGHT
Q: Can I use your photos for commercial purposes?
A: To obtain a non-exclusive single use licence for an image, simply place an order using the shopping cart system. If you require full details on the licence terms & conditions please send me an email prior to your order.
Q: Can I use your photos on my website or in print for free?
A: If the website or article is NOT for PROFIT, you will need to email me with a brief outline on how and where the image will be used.
Q: I want to use one of your images for my schoolwork, Do I need to pay?
A: The simple answer is NO. However it is a requirement to credit the photographer and the source of the image. You may not profit from the use of this image in any way.
Q: Can I alter the look and size of an image I purchased.
A: All purchased images may be altered and manipulated in a way that best suits your needs. However you may not re-sell or profit directly from this altered image.
Document Last Updated - 28 August, 2007