The Shoalhaven is blessed with many wonderful photographers.
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The area boasts a number of multiple-award-winning photographers across a number of genres and we have featured many in stories in the South Coast Register.
They're not all professionals, just people who have a fascination or love of photography.
Many go to any lengths to get the photo they want. Late nights, early mornings, adventures chasing that "dream shot".
One such photographer is Berry's Andy Hutchinson - you've probably caught many of his stunning images on Facebook.
Or more recently you might have seen his work, a beautiful Shoalhaven image, on the side of waste and recycling contractor SUEZ's new trucks, that undertake kerbside waste collection for Shoalhaven City Council.
As well as selling and licencing his work, Andy also has a huge presence online, with his beautiful scenery shots.
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We caught up with Andy to find out what is his focus?
"I've always had a passion for photography," said the now 53-year-old.
"It started when I was about 12. I bought all my own gear and would even develop the film myself in the family bathroom. I had an enlarger and printed my own photos.
I really like Gerroa and the beach. It's just a superb location and never gets old. I'd say I've probably taken more than 30,000 photos there over the past 15 years.
- Photographer Andy Hutchinson
"Photography just seems to come and go in my life. There are times when I take lots of photos and there are times when I don't.
"But it is definitely a passion."
Living at Berry he says he has the best of both worlds, with the mountains and the sea both literally on his doorstep.
"I really like Gerroa and the beach," he said.
"It's just a superb location and never gets old.
"I'd say I've probably taken more than 30,000 photos there over the past 15 years.
"The Shoalhaven is just such a great location - we've lived here for 15 years and personally I don't think there is anywhere better in Australia.
"I traveled all over the country in a previous job with Surf Lifesaving Australia, the Shoalhaven is a special place.
"There is nothing like Jervis Bay - it's one in a million."
While he mainly focuses on landscape photography, he also happily captures wildlife, when it presents itself.
"I went out to Jervis Bay the other day, with the Beecroft Range reopening, and managed to get some photos of a whale and her calf from the shoreline at Longbeach," he said.
"When wildlife presents itself you have to be ready to capture it."
By day, Andy runs a web design business from home with his wife Catherine, who he says is "very understanding" of his passion.
"I've been known to leave a hot meal on the dinner table if there is a sunset happening," he laughs.
The Shoalhaven is just such a great location - personally I don't think there is anywhere better in Australia. There is nothing like Jervis Bay - it's one in a million.
- Photographer Andy Hutchinson
"But honestly working from home gives us the flexibility if something is happening I can dash out and capture it."
For Andy it's all about the colours, especially of an early morning sunrise or late evening sunset.'
And more recently he has even expanded into the growing trend of drone photography.
"I do love the drones, the only problem is we have large areas of restricted air space with the navy," he said.
"While it's centred on Albatross, its stretches from Kiama to Milton. And you have to get permission to fly."
Andy uses a Canon 7D Mark II camera with a variety of lenses, while his drone is a DJI Mavic II Pro.
And as for some advice on capturing stunning sunsets?
"Get there early and scope out your location," he says.
I've been known to leave a hot meal on the dinner table if there is a sunset happening,
- Photographer Andy Hutchinson
"Don't leave too soon. Sometimes the sky can surprise you.
"The trick is to watch for that gap out west to get the colour.
"Also don't be afraid to look behind you - you might catch a reverse sunset - be aware of what is happening all around you.
"Be aware of the moon rising or things like rainbows."
He says the "magic time" for sunsets is from around half an hour before the sun actually goes down.
"Primarily, the colour usually lasts for 10 minutes after sunset," he said
"But it can last up to 40 minutes."
And the best colour usually comes from a long exposure on a tripod.
"That usually makes for a magical shot."
He says the secret is to "mix things up".
"People often plant themselves in one spot and might get home with 30, 40 or 50 shots," he said.
"Move around. Change angles. Try different things."
Get there early and scope out your location. Don't leave too soon. Sometimes the sky can surprise you. Don't be afraid to look behind you - you might catch a reverse sunset - be aware of what is happening all around you.
- Photographer Andy Hutchinson
He said to capture an amazing sunrise the advice was simple, "set the alarm and get up".
"You have to put the hours in to catch a fish and it's the same with getting a great photograph," he said.
"Sometimes you can be lucky and it just happens but there are also days when it just doesn't come off!
"You can never predict what's going to happen."
And as for how many photographs he takes in a sitting?
"Can easily be anywhere up to 300," he said.
"That's not hard with a decent camera. Also don't be afraid to change lenses.
"Some of the best shots I've got is when I've got the zoom on. It's not a traditional landscape tool. But don't be afraid to use it.
"Even when the sky is not great, zooming right in can make a difference."
If you would like to check out some of Andy's work go to andyhutchinson.com.au or check out Andy Hutchinson Photography on Facebook.