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Flowers are wonderful subjects to photograph and can provide stunning, colourful images. The great thing about photographing flowers is that it is so readily accessible to anyone. Regardless of where you live there will always be flowers near you that you can photograph. The other great thing about flower photography is that you can take […]
There is nothing more frustrating than getting to a destination only to find that it is spoilt by the weather. It could be in an amazing landscape scene where the flat light from overcast skies is making the scene seem uninteresting. Or it could even be that the rain is stopping you going out to […]
If you own a DSLR camera, the chances are that at some point you have come across the “meter” functions on there. Most newbie photographers tend to be a little scared to change this from the default setting that it comes in. The reason being that they may not understand what metering is and how […]
How often have you composed your shot, taken it and when you look back, you feel that there is something missing? You may even have said something like “wouldn’t have been great if someone was standing there”. Well, that’s previsualization. In other words, your brain putting together the pieces on the composition and coming up […]
Last week, the interwebs lost its mind. Why? No, Kylie didn’t get a new tattoo, this was even more serious! Adobe was raising their pricing for Photoshop CC!!!! Adobe Photoshop CC has been $9.99 a month for ……umm, …… a really long time. Who do they think they are? A company that has the right […]
There is nothing more frustrating as a travel photographer than getting to a location full of excitement and hope only to find that it ends up being a big let down. It could be the weather playing havoc with your plans. Or the construction site that is in your view. Sometimes it might be that […]
Every photographer has been there at some point in their journey. You have spotted that fleeting moment, picked up your camera and thought that you have nailed the shot. But you look back afterwards in disappointment when you see that you haven’t been able to capture it. It might be that you missed the moment. […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked from amateur travel photographers is “how can I improve my photos?”. Whilst there is never one solution that will fit everyone’s needs, there are some things that are common amongst all amateur travel photographers. Some are actual photography improvements or tips like getting closer to […]
Photography like anything else has its own myths. Things that you supposedly should and shouldn’t do. But are they actually true? Here are 7 photography myths that you should avoid. You need better gear This is always one of the first things that amateur photographers think. It simply isn’t true. A poorly composed photo that […]
For anyone new, photography can seem like a daunting hobby to get into. There are so many things to learn. So many different scenarios to master and so many challenges along the way. But you needn’t worry because there has never been a better time for learning photography as it is today. There is so […]
There’s something magical about photographing near the coast. Striking cliffs and silky-smooth water can give you truly stunning results. The great thing about coastal photography is that it isn’t difficult, and you will often find yourself with plenty of time to be able to execute the shot that you want. To get you started here […]
The words “tack sharp” seems to be engrained into every photographer’s psyche. After all, we are all told that images should be sharp and in focus. Whilst this is true to a point, sometimes deliberately adding some blur to your photos can actually make them more dynamic. Sometimes you simply can not avoid motion blur […]
Photographing people is a wonderful genre of photography. It can often lead to fantastic photos that connect the viewer to a world that they may not ever get to see. But like any form of photography, it is important to ensure that your images of people have variety. Not only will this keep you more […]
You will probably hear most photographers utter the words “I’d rather get my shots right when taking the photo rather than fix them in post-production”. Whilst this is absolutely the way to approach photography, sometimes it isn’t possible. At other times you may just make a mistake that you need to correct. Or it could […]
Aww, the Look of Aerchrome Infrared. Isn’t it so cool? That Blue Sky and the cool Red foliage. It really has such a cool look. I love the Aerochrome Infrared look, even with people. I’ve been emulating the look of Aerochrome IR for years. In fact, if you’ve had a camera converted in the past […]
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 […]
