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Behind the lens, winter is beautiful, dramatic, and eye-catching. Whether you are new to the photography scene or are already experienced behind the camera, winter is a unique time of the year for photography and to learn new skills. If you are prepared and know some do’s and don’t’s you will end up with some […]
“There is a perfect time to photograph anything”. It is one of the earliest things that I was taught as a photographer. But for anyone photographing outdoors, you will certainly know that you can’t always photograph things at the perfect time. Be it the weather or even a lack of time, sometimes you have to […]
Travel photography is something that everyone participates in. From your average tourist who has a point and shoot camera to a hobbyist or even semi-professional photographers. It is one of the fundamental parts of travelling. As a travel photographer, you will be looking for more than just holiday snaps. You’ll want to take the type […]
If the term “posterization” is unfamiliar to you, then the easiest way to visualize it, in a hyper-stylized form, is to look at the famous and iconic Obama “Hope” poster that became popular during 2008-2009. This poster spawned a decade of similarly distorted and abstract imitations and homages. So, if you weren’t already familiar with […]
As you learn and develop your photography skills you’ll discover why aperture priority is such a useful setting in helping you take photos. This mode on your camera is incredibly important, but unless you know when and how to use it it is just another function on your camera. Read on and learn all about […]
Digital cameras revolutionized photography. Not only did they allowed more and more people to take up this hobby, but they also gave photographers much more control and creativity. But how many people actually understand how digital cameras work? At the heart of a digital camera is a sensor. This little piece is the reason we […]
Being able to capture a significant moment in your life and look back on it is one of the best feelings that you can have. Over the years, we’ve attempted to do this with photography, doing the best job that we can to replicate what we see and preserve it. However, our eyes are an […]
Through the use of digital cameras, photographers have been given ever exceeding control over their shots. With a mix of automatic and semi-automatic settings and shooting modes, photographers are given a unique ability to take shots not previously possible with older cameras. One element of this extra control is focusing. Through modes like auto, continuous […]
Unless you are one of those rare breeds of photographers who actually enjoy sitting in front of a monitor for hours editing your photos then no doubt you would rather be outside shooting. For me personally one of the positives that has come out of being in lockdown is being able to catch up with […]
Sunrise and sunset, the holy grail of photography times for outdoor photographers. But too often I hear from beginners who are disappointed in their photos. Capturing great sunrise or sunset shots isn’t easy, but fortunately, with a few simple tips, you will be able to see a huge improvement in your photos. So here are […]
Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres of photography. People all over the world are drawn by the prospect of those magical landscape shots that look stunning anywhere. But a great landscape photo isn’t always easy to capture. Firstly you are completely reliant on the weather. But there is also a fine margin […]
One of the most important concepts of photography is something known as the exposure triangle. But don’t worry it is not a mathematical equation and once you learn what it is, it’s actually pretty simple to understand. There are three components in the exposure triangle. These are shutter speed, aperture and ISO. It is called […]
Even if you have just started photography, the chances are that you are already using a lens hood. You probably already know that it is a small circular black piece of plastic that screws to the end of your camera lens. But what is it for and do you really need to keep it attached […]
Light trail photography can be aesthetically pleasing on the eyes. It falls under long exposure photography which is about making a photo that shows the effect of passing time. For this reason, long exposure is sometimes called time exposure and even slow exposure photography. As the name suggests, this type of photography involves the shutter […]
Photography is an amazing and sometimes daunting art. A stunning photo leaves you in awe and wishing you could learn to take pictures like that too. However, it’s also easy to make up excuses, such as, “I don’t have a good enough camera.” This statement is not valid. Nowadays, you can create amazing photos with […]
Techniques to perfect photography seem to be evolving, especially as cameras get more sophisticated. However, there are still some tried and tested photography approaches that are still useful in helping you become an even better photographer. The Sunny 16 rule may be considered to be an old school approach, but it is still something which […]
Taking fitness photos can be tricky. You are trying to capture a moment of a body in motion, an image that inspires people and catches their eye. But often people end up with blurred photos or someone red in the face looking like they’re about to keel over from too much exertion. Here are some […]
It’s hard to imagine that at one point the only photographs you could take were in black and white. Black and white photos are romantic, dramatic, and could have more impact than colour photos. Although we have collectively been shooting in black and white for longer, and it would seem that working in black and […]
Any outdoor photography relies heavily on the weather. Which can sometimes be incredibly frustrating if you were planning to photograph something specific. But one of the biggest attributes you need to be a great photographer is to be able to adapt to different conditions and change your plans if needed. Whether it’s raining, sunny or […]
Being a photographer these days is pretty hard work. Not only the level of competition but also being able to cancel out the noise to stay true to yourself and your style. That’s before even trying to keep up with trends, new gadgets and technology launches. Whether you are a pro or amateur, things seem […]
