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Have you ever looked at your photos and wondered why they don’t look as good as the ones in magazines and newspapers? It’s one of the most common questions that most professional photographers get asked – “how can I take photos like you”. The answer is that you can! With practice, experience and hard work […]
Most travel and landscape photographers would put a tripod on the top of their favourite list of accessories. It’s with good reason as a tripod gives you so much flexibility when it comes to taking photos. From being able to use slower shutter speeds to lower ISO, if you want to get the best quality […]
This might be an impossible task. How can anyone choose just 10 places? Every country, region, city or even village can offer fantastic photo opportunities. In fact, you often don’t even have to leave your own town or city to be able to capture stunning photos. The important thing to remember is that this list […]
Travel photography like any other business requires you to put in a workflow to maximize your efficiency. The other advantage of a good workflow process is that it will ensure that you keep your images safe whilst traveling. Over time every photographer will develop their own processes and steps that they will go through. The […]
Even if you are new to photography, you have probably heard the term “ISO”. It is an incredibly useful and important setting in your camera that forms the exposure triangle along with aperture and shutter speed. Think of these three settings as the ingredients that allow you to capture a photo. Each one can be tweaked […]
Unless you have been in a technology bunker for the last decade, you have probably heard of Instagram. It is the social media platform that allows photos (and videos) to be shared with the world. There are now professional Instagram photographers and influencers who only work with this social media platform. Whether you are a professional […]
Anyone with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera would have probably seen the initials Av or Tv on their mode dial (or somewhere on their camera). But most newbie photographers avoid these elements and just go straight to the auto setting. Whilst auto settings on cameras have advanced a lot in the last few years, they […]
For most people, photography will be a wonderful hobby or profession. One where they will face no issues whatsoever. But naturally, in the world that we live in today, even photographers have to show some caution to avoid getting into trouble. Here are 8 tips to make sure that your only memories of photography remain […]
Recently, there has been discussion and concerns regarding the Canon EOS-R and Long Exposures. The way the story (wrongly) goes is that the EOS-R has an internal IR light that will fog any long exposures or exposures at a high ISO. This is not the case. I have been shooting with the Canon EOS-R now […]
Every year at this time, the Missouri Botanical Gardens puts together what is said to be the best Orchid Show in the United States. For the past 5 years, I have had the privilege and honor of photographing this show right before it opens. The minute you walk thru the exhibit doors, you are immediately transported […]
A common frustration for amateur photographers seems to be that their photos are often blurred. This can be incredibly disheartening. After all, you may have spent hours waiting for that perfect sunset but got home and checked your photos only to find that they are not razor sharp. In this article, we examine the most common […]
Travel photography is like any other hobby or profession in that the more you do it, the better you will become. You will learn from every mistake. You will celebrate every success and over time you will find your successes become more and more often. It’s an incredible skill to possess and with time and […]
Even if photography is your hobby, wouldn’t it be nice to earn some money from your photos? There have never been more ways to earn money from photography as there is today. But unfortunately, it’s probably also never been as tough to do it as it is now. The competition is fierce and you are […]
Over the years I have met lots of photographers of various levels. From my travels to leading photo tours, I have met complete beginners to those with a little more experience. Often they are all making one or more of these mistakes. They don’t even realise they are making a mistake because it has never […]
There has been a huge boom in photography workshops and tours in recent years. The choice is endless with photography workshops and tours set in countries all around the world. There’s no doubt that if you want to improve your photography then a photo workshop or tour could really help you. Here are 8 reasons […]
Portraits can be incredibly powerful. Think of Steve McCurry’s famous “Afghan Girl” and you are immediately struck by her intensity. The fear and hardship in those eyes tell you more about her life than if she sat explaining it. But capturing portraits isn’t as simple as it might seem. It requires skill and a lot […]
Over the years I have been contacted by lots of aspiring photographers looking for tips, advice or even just to review their images. I often find that the vast majority make the same mistakes. These are usually simple things that could easily be avoided or corrected in post-production. Just removing these small errors will mean […]
I like the idea of street photography. Capturing the real day to day activities of a locale. During my trip to Kenya this year, I wanted to capture some “real life ” images, but whenever I got my camera out everything changed . . . . . because I was there, and everyone knew I was photographing them. I […]
Sitting on the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok certainly isn’t new on the tourist map. But this is a city that has been captivating visitors for years. Yes, it’s hot, yes, it’s busy and yes, there are usually people that try to rip off unsuspecting tourists, but few capital cities in the world offer the diversity […]
I got into Digital Infrared very early; over tens years ago. I still remember wandering onto this amazing looking image online and going “Whoa, . . . .what is that?” I’ve always loved the look of digital IR and the way it can make almost anything look more interesting. Up until a year ago, if […]
