Photographing Port Stephens

by Ben Howland on June 26, 2011

This week I took a trip out of the city and headed up to the Port Stephens area. After a week of torrential rain and freezing weather in Newcastle, it was a relief to enjoy some sunshine! There are several parts of this area to explore from Soldier’s Point, Corlette, Shoal Bay and right round to Anna Bay. The whole place has a relaxed, laid-back feel to it - the perfect place to unwind and put your feet up. A holiday favourite for many Sydneysiders and Novocastrians, the lack of over-development has meant that this is a real gem in the hunter region.

Each week “The Grid” features photos of a selected area of the Newcastle & Hunter region, capturing moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Ben Howland

Ben is a 21 year old photographer who loves capturing the emotion of a moment. He focuses on wedding & portrait photography, but doesn't mind trying his hand at other genres from time to time either. Ben spends most of his spare time reading about photography, practicing new photography techniques and spending all his money on new photography toys. Growing up in Gloucester & moving after completing school, he is now studying a Bachelor of Business at the University of Newcastle. A self-confessed geek, you can follow his stream of consciousness on Twitter or see the latest work on his blog.