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Photography is like any other skill or profession. With experience and the more you practice the better you will become. But one of the issues that newbie photographers face is having the time and a clear plan of how to practice. Sure you can just head out and snap away, but is that actually improving […]
Most people’s first reaction to my job as a travel photographer is “wow, you’re so lucky”. There’s no doubt that making money from photographing some of the most beautiful places in the world is the stuff of dreams. But despite the appeal of life as a travel photographer, the reality is a little less glamorous. […]
I just searched for Eiffel Tower photos on Alamy (a well-known stock photo website). 84,812 was the number of photos that they had featuring this travel icon. That is just on one website and not including all of the other images taken by smartphones or point and shoot cameras by regular tourists. In this age […]
The United Kingdom may not be the first country you think of when considering the best landscape photography destinations. Sure it may not have the scale of the landscapes in North America or wild nature of Iceland or New Zealand. But you could argue that there aren’t many countries that pack in so much variety […]
The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan might be small but it certainly packs a big punch. A country that remained isolated for a long time and only recently has begun to open it’s doors to visitors. This is a country that is deeply enshrined in Buddhism and nature. So much so that it is the first […]
Mirrorless or DSLR? Compact or smartphone? Or do you go for a medium format? These days the choice of cameras can seem endless. But if you know the differences between them that can be a great help in helping you choose the right one. Budget will also, of course, be a factor. So here is […]
Caves are one of the most incredible natural phenomena on Earth. A great photo of a cave can leave the viewer stunning in awe. But make no mistakes, photographing caves is one of the most challenging scenarios in photography. Besides the obvious low light (or even no light) conditions, you are often dealing with wet […]
What is the most valuable thing that you have as a photographer? Is it an expensive camera or the lenses that you have accumulated over the years? Or maybe it’s your laptop? Unless you have no regard for your photos, they should be the most valuable asset you have from your photography. Whilst it might […]
Environmental portraits can make for great photos. Capturing someone in their own setting can often be a glimpse into their life and also the daily life of a destination. These photos are often unique as unlike photographing a monument, they cannot be repeated. But capturing environmental portraits well can be challenging. Whether it’s the composition […]
One of the most useful compositional aids for photographers is the technique of using leading lines. As it implies, the term simply means lines (either man-made or natural) that lead the viewer’s eyes around the image. This can be to a point of interest or through the image on a journey. Leading lines will often […]
Fireworks can look fantastic in photos. Find the right location and execute the shot well and you’ll be sure to end up with a stunning image. But capturing good photos of fireworks is not easy. There is low light to deal with as well as lots of people who might make moving around difficult. On […]
This is exciting news if you are a Canon EOS-R or EOS-RP shooter. Canon has been hinting for a while that they are working to improve the speed of the autofocus on their two Full frame mirrorless cameras. Up until now, Sony has been without a challenger for the fastest autofocus on a mirrorless camera. […]
All photographers know about the traditional accessories that come in useful at times when you are photographing outdoors. But there are also items that come in useful that you have probably never thought about. These are things that you only find out through experience and can become invaluable items in your camera bag. So here […]
You may have been thinking about it for a while. You might even have already started making plans about becoming a professional photographer. Or you might still be unsure? Turning to a career in photography as a full-time profession has its risks and rewards. Here are arguments for and against taking the plunge and becoming […]
A simple look back through the years shows the importance of photography and the influence it has had not only on culture but also history. Would we know and understand about different cultures or the fragility of our planet without photos? Or the atrocities of wars? But as we boldly head deeper into the technological […]
Even most amateur photographers appreciate that a great photo requires great lighting, an interesting subject and good execution. However, where some people let their photos down is in cropping them correctly. That can be either when you are taking the photo or more likely in post-production. Whether you are a purist and don’t want to […]
Cities are wonderful places for travel photography. There is so much that goes on day to day in any city that you could spend a lifetime just photographing a few cities in the world. From the beautiful to the gritty, from old to modern and from tranquillity to sheer chaos, cities have it all. This […]
Most amateur photographers at some point through their journey feel like they have reached their peak. This might lead to the frustration that they cannot take their potential in taking great photos any further. Often the barriers that are holding them back have nothing to do with skill. Instead, they are either mental or the […]
In case you haven’t noticed, things are changing. By “things”, I mean for most of us, the season. There are little details; it’s not as warm in the morning and not as blistering hot as it was two, three weeks ago. And then there’s the undeniable sign, the one that makes my blood curdle every […]
The New Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 Super Zoom lens is due to be released on 09/05/19, but due to a bit of luck, I managed to get my hands on one 6 days early. This is another of the new Lenses Canon is bringing out for its new mirrorless “R” series cameras. Allot of attention […]
