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If you were to ask me what plugins I suggest for Photoshop, the first thing I always say is The NIK Collection. For those of you uninitiated with The NIK Collection, it is a set of plugin filters for Photoshop that does so much. On average, I would say that 75% or more of the […]
A couple of weeks ago, Lensbaby introduced their latest art lens, The Velvet28. Having tested and loved the other two Velvet Lenses, the Velvet56 and Velvet85, I was excited to hear of this lens. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Lensbaby, they produce high-quality lenses that fit into the category of Art Lenses. […]
Back a long time, one month ago, I took a trip to Moab, Utah for my workshop at Arches National Park. On this journey, I brought my new ThinkTank Photo backpack, the Retrospective Backpack 15 for a trial run. If you’re familiar with ThinkTank, you know they have had the Retrospective series for years. They […]
We are living through a moment in history we wish was done and over, but is not. As we undertake the necessary steps of Self-isolation there is one aspect that is hard to ignore … boredom. We know that self-isolation is the correct way to deal with the issue of Covid 19, but as […]
Every year at this time, the Missouri Botanical Gardens host what is considered to be one of the premier orchid shows in the United States. It has been my pleasure for the past 5 years to photograph the show before it opens to showcase the beautiful orchids. Each year, Pat Scace and her team […]
If you like taking landscape images, a good wide-angle lens is your friend. Often when you get to the Ultra-wide category you have two choices; expensive or poorer quality. Recently, I heard about a Lens company, Irix a Swiss designed lens being manufactured in Korea. Irix began offering a 15mm wide-angle lens a few […]
Professional photographer Anna Serrano tries to find the light in every photo. She says that “light has been boosting her upstream and against the winds”. Half Catalan and half Italian, she used to live in Walnut Creek, California and subsequently in Istanbul. So it was natural that her journey started by taking photos in San […]
Capturing great photos can be the easiest yet most complicated thing to master. But every photo will have certain elements that combine that make it great. It’s these combinations that are the anatomy of a great photo. So, if you have ever been disappointed with your photos here are 6 easy to remember checks to […]
Becoming a professional travel photographer is for many a dream job. After all who wouldn’t want to be paid to travel the world to take photos for a living. How hard can it be? The reality of being a professional travel photographer is very different. Whilst there are lots of positives there are also a […]
A photography album is a great way to showcase your work. Even if it’s just for friends and family, a photo album can mean that your photos are not just stuck on your hard drive for eternity. But putting together a photo album is also good practice for knowing what to shoot in the first […]
A new year always brings new resolutions. So why not make some photography resolutions instead this year? Often these only last a few weeks or months but if you can keep to it you may just see a huge improvement in your photos. Photography is like any other hobby. The more you practice the better […]
They are some of the most famous names in photography. Over the years their images have captivated and inspired us photographers. But they also had a way with words. These famous quotes by some of the most influential figures in photography can teach us so much. So here are 10 famous photography quotes to help […]
Being able to take a compelling image doesn’t really have anything to do with your camera or your accessories. It’s about you as an individual and how you see the world around you. Often the more you practice something the better you will become at it. So naturally the more you train yourself to be […]
There’s no doubt that capturing animals in the wild in their natural habitats is one of those bucket list photography scenarios. For example lions in the Serengeti, tigers in the jungles of India and polar bears in Yukon can provide stunning photographs. But to capture great animal photos takes practice and often lot’s of patience. […]
For anyone wanting to get into photography the sheer volume of choices of products and accessories seems to be endless. One of those choices is whether to buy a digital zoom camera or an optical zoom one. Whilst they might sound the same, these two types of zoom features offer vastly different results that can […]
One of the biggest challenges as a photographer these days is capturing unique photographs of places and landmarks that have already been photographed millions of times. Whilst there is no doubt that it is becoming increasingly difficult to capture unique photos, with a little bit of research, planning and creativity you will be able to […]
The world of photography has certainly moved on from the days of black-and-white film photographers. But there is still a great deal that can be learned from capturing photos in black-and-white. Monochrome photos are incredibly difficult to master. Without the addition of colour, it makes your subject even more vital to the composition. But if […]
Photographing any sort of performance indoors can be incredibly challenging. Not only will you usually be confined to the main grandstand and often to your seat, but you also have to navigate the other spectators as well as low light conditions. Here are some tips to help you when photographing indoor performances. Get the best […]
Sports photography is one of the most difficult genres of photography to master. The biggest challenge when it comes to sports photography is being able to capture photos which are sharp but also being able to isolate a key moment in the game. To help you on your way here are 9 tips on photographing […]
Waterfronts are one of the best places to capture photos from. Not only are you benefiting from a clear view of whatever it is you are photographing but you also often get reflections on the water. This can add an element to the photo which gives a pleasing result. The good news is that photographing […]
