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Street photography is a great genre of photography to practice in. If done well the images you capture can tell amazing stories. The great thing about street photography is that most people can do it without having to travel too far and it doesn’t require as much equipment as say landscape photography. While street photography […]
We would all love to make sure every photo we take has that “wow factor”. You know the type of shots that I’m talking about. These are the types of images that stand out in your portfolio and make people take notice. Whether it’s a beautiful landscape, an iconic landmark or an emotive portrait, these […]
It’s hard to believe that a small country nestled in the north of Europe can be such an incredible photography destination. Even harder to believe is that there are so many picturesque castles that are just perfect for any photographer. It’s almost as if these castles were built all those centuries ago for today’s photographers. […]
One of the biggest elements of any travel photographer’s workflow includes research and planning prior to going away on a shoot. A common question I get asked is how I go about finding spots to shoot from. Thankfully these days there are lots of ways in which you can research and plan your shoot so […]
In landscape photography, one of the most challenging things to get right is to capture the scene so that it looks like it did to the naked eye. For newbie photographers, this can prove extremely frustrating as you take photograph after photograph of a jaw-dropping landscape and not capture the awesomeness. Not knowing how to […]
For a few years I have been using a Lumix G6 which had been converted to IR by LifePixel. It’s been great. But, I decided I wanted a pro level camera. As new models came out from Lumix such as the G9 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III I saw my Lumix GH4 starting to […]
Yosemite National Park is located in California and has an area of 3,027km2. It has a large number of iconic landmarks and views which people travel from all over the world to see and photograph. As a national park, it was first protected in 1864 and became increasingly better known by photographers. A brief history […]
Nothing beats experience and practice when it comes to photography. Every photographer has to start somewhere and we all have to go through the same learning experiences. Over time you will face your own challenges and work out your own solutions to photography problems you may face. But you may also be lucky enough to […]
Amateur photographers often ask me what is the best way that they can improve their photography. My answer is always that they should simply take more photos. The thing about photography is that no matter how much you read or how many YouTube videos you watch, nothing beats actually practising shooting different scenarios. Even if […]
Whether you plan on scrapbooking your family vacation, you’re a nature lover looking to share your experiences with others, or you’re trying to get amazing travel and landscape photos, Yellowstone is always a great place to go to. There are hundreds of opportunities to take incredible photos if you’re quick enough, patient enough or plan […]
Anyone who has an interest in photography will probably also have a ton of photos sitting on their hard-drives from their travels. Selling these as stock photos can be a great way to earn a few extra dollars from photos which would otherwise just sit on your computer. But make no mistakes about it, stock […]
Landscape photography can be a frustrating genre of photography to be involved in. If the conditions are right you can capture some remarkable photos. If not, it can be demoralizing and a waste of time. But then, that is often the case whenever you are relying on outdoor conditions. As important as the conditions and […]
The affordability and the improvement in the quality of drone cameras have led to an explosion of photographers investing in them as part of their equipment. I must confess that until recently I had been reluctant to take the leap into this new area of photography. But having used drone for a while now, there […]
Digital cameras have come a long way since they were launched. They are more powerful than ever with an ever-increasing level of technology to aid photographers. One of these bits of technology is the auto or semi-auto focusing capabilities. The vast majority of times, this works perfectly. But there are occasions when the auto-focus of […]
“Dynamic Range” in photography refers to the ratio between the two most extreme values of light within an image. This is from the lightest to the darkest tones. So the “dynamic range” of a photograph is the difference between pure white and pure black. The term is also used to describe the “dynamic range” a […]
Full Frame and Crop Sensors are different camera types. A Full Frame camera has a sensor size that has the same extent as the 35mm film format or the standard film gauge of 36 x 24mm. A Crop Sensor camera has a sensor size that is smaller than a 35mm sensor. Both types have their […]
There will come a time where you’ll want to take photos of your food. Even if you are not a full-time food photographer, it is still worthwhile knowing some tips and trick for photographing food. Because it’s essential to make sure your photos are taken as nicely as possible to showcase the food. So here […]
Photographing birds can be quite challenging and requires plenty of patience to execute, especially if you are photographing birds in the wild. It would certainly help your photography if you are already a fan of bird watching and have some knowledge of the different kinds of birds and their behaviours. These tips will help you […]
The word photography derives from the Greek words photos (light) and graphien (to draw), literally translating to mean “drawing with light.” When you take a photograph, your film or digital image sensor captures light rays comprised of photons. In layman’s terms, photons are responsible for which colours we see with our eyes. A photographer who […]
There is something incredibly appealing about photography documentaries. They tend to be of a higher calibre due to the quality set by the photographer involved in the documentary. They are also a great way to improve and inspire your own work. So here is a collection of photographic documentaries you need to watch if you […]
