Baseplate Photography presents fine art landscape and seascape photography by Beau Smith, an amateur photographer who literally stumbled onto a beach with a camera. Baseplate Photography is a way to show a different view of Australia. It is currently a hobby with a view to pursue professional landscape photography in the future, and as such, I attempt to present my images in a professional manner on both the internet or in printed form. I picked up a camera several years ago in Afghanistan, and slowly plugged away at it for a few years. Upgrading from a Lumix compact to a 350D, then a 500D with a busted AF drive, I finally could afford a 70D and a decent STM lens. Only late 2015 did I get a pro tripod, previously relying on a 20.00 gumtree special. I don't pretend to be technically proficient and I have a lot to learn, but I have a knack for putting my mood into an image and shaping the light into how I want it to be seen by others. Photography is an awesome escape and allows me to clear my head. I strongly believe that it's the photographer that creates the image, not the camera. While high quality is important, I think that my images prove that basic gear can be used effectively to create high impact photography. I am gradually adding to my gear and upgrading as I go. If you want something from my work on your wall or as a gift, purchases contribute to my equipment, allowing better images to be taken!
