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Any professional photographer will tell you that one of the most important accessories they carry are their filters. A quick search online will bring up hundreds of results of different filters. With varying price ranges, they can be cheap for an entire set, or expensive for an individual filter. It can all seem overwhelming with […]
I often get asked what lens should I buy? Whilst you can photograph anything with any lens often this isn’t advisable or possible. For example, no one wants to get too close to a lion to take a photo. Or trying to capture a cityscape with a telephoto lens means you have to stand so […]
Europe is a fantastic continent for photographing cities. With so many iconic places in such a compact space, it’s no wonder that it has such a high number of visitors each year. The thing that makes Europe so special is that there is such a diversity in these cities that it makes them all so […]
Travel photography is a wonderful profession or hobby to be involved in. Being able to travel the world and take photos in exotic places can seem like the perfect job. But as any travel photographer will tell you, taking photos on your travels as a job is completely different from taking photos whilst on vacation. […]
This is the follow up to my initial review of the new Canon RF24-240 Super Zoom Lens. If you haven’t read the first part, you may want to click here first. After completing a few shoots with the new Canon RF 24-240, my opinion did not change about this lens. It is a solid, well-built […]
Chromatic aberration is an optical issue that occurs within lenses. This manifests itself in photos with colour fringing or purple fringing around the edges of objects, especially with high contrast areas. Most of the time the chromatic aberration can be removed with just a few simple clicks in Lightroom. However, in some more extreme cases, […]
A really great way to improve your photography and also to ensure that your photos from a trip don’t just stay on your hard drive is to create a photo book. Doing so will not only mean you can show off your trip (and photography skills) to your friends and family, but it will also […]
It was almost as if it was slow motion. The camera fell towards the ground where a big rock and muddy puddle awaited it. Luckily the camera missed the rock and landed in the muddy puddle instead. As I picked it up in sheer terror anticipating the worst, I discovered it still worked! With a […]
Long exposure photography is a wonderful area of photography to try out. If you have never done it, you will quickly learn how to do it and will probably love it. The great thing about long exposure photography is that you can take your time both in composing a shot and capturing it. Often for […]
You have probably already seen those amazing over the top shots of food. Where the different dishes fill the frame and there is seems to be an explosion of colour. Well, you too can capture photos like that as it’s a pretty easy process. But one that does require a little bit of preparation, some […]
It’s a phrase that most photographers hear more and more from prospective clients. “We want a lifestyle look and feel”. Even if your client is a big brand, this form of photography seems to be very much on trend at the moment. But what is lifestyle photography and how can you capture those great lifestyle […]
The best camera is the one that you have with you… A phrase that has probably never been truer than in this era. Smartphones have changed the rules of photography and whether photographers like it or not, they are here to stay. Long gone are the days when to be a photographer you had to […]
Making the decision to move into photography as a full-time career can be scary. There are so many unknowns like any new job. Add to that the fact that the whole industry has slowly been declining over the years, and it can make it even more daunting. The reality is that like any business photography […]
Less is more… A phrase that has been used a lot in all aspects of life. Whether it’s a painting, interior decorations or even cooking, often simplicity can have amazing results. You have probably heard of the term “minimalism”. But what is it and why should you incorporate it into your photos? What is minimalism? […]
Photographing children can be infuriating and rewarding at the same time. Get it right and you will end up with wonderful photos that can captivate the viewer. The great thing about photographing children is that often they are at their most animated when a camera is pointing at them. How many times have you tried […]
Sometimes carrying a tripod with you seems to be the most arduous thing to do. Especially if for example you are planning on a sunrise shoot and then you are due to be outside all day. Having to carry a tripod all day can often mean people not taking one in the first place. But […]
Being able to understand light and using it to your advantage is one of the most powerful tools a photographer has. To be able to use light and understand how it can affect the scene will give you far more creative control and ultimately better photos. The thing you need to realize is that there […]
One of the most common questions I get asked is how do I take better travel photos? Whilst there isn’t just one rule that you can apply that will automatically get you amazing results, over the years I have learnt that these 10 simple rules will dramatically improve most people’s photos. But you should view […]
Wherever you live in the world, you are sure to have a local park near you. Parks are fantastic places to photograph and importantly practice parts of your photography that you may be weak in. Besides the array of fauna and flowers, there are also people to photograph, wildlife and even sculptures and art. The […]
Back in my early days of photography, I was told by an experienced photographer that photography is the most “complicated but uncomplicated skill”. You can’t get much more of a contradiction than that. At the time I wasn’t too sure what this meant and even after being told the meaning I didn’t fully grasp the […]
