An Insider’s Guide to Photographing London – Part One
London is, in my possibly biased opinion, the finest city to photograph. There’s a fantastic mixture of the old (and I mean really old) and the new, with hidden gems around every corner. I grew…
A Quick Introduction Guide to Flash Photography
With digital cameras becoming so advanced in picking up on natural light, we almost rarely “need” to use flash to create more light. Of course in some situations it is absolutely necessary. But just because…
Low Light Photography: 5 Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Even a novice can appreciate the value of low light photography. Buildings and other objects that normally seem trivial and mundane can look extraordinary in low light conditions. However, even experienced photographers are sometimes challenged…
How to Take Great Photos at Any Time of Day
Without light there is no photograph. So, understanding how light works is pretty essential for any photographer! Natural light might seem simple, but different times of day have a different effect on light, which you…
7 Reasons Why Might Not Need That Expensive New Camera
Photography is an exciting hobby/profession for many different reasons. One of them is there’s always some new and impressive camera being released or rumored. It’s a competitive industry, so the companies that make cameras are…
A Quick Introduction Guide to Portrait Photography
Whether you are shooting a family of five or an individual subject, to be a great portrait photographer, there are several things you need to learn to master and get right to produce professional images.…
7 Great Tips for Beginners in Product Photography
The past few years have seen a rising interest in professional photography, and in 2018 the industry grew by 1.6 percent. This means that for anyone interested in photography for beginners, this is the right…
11 Common Landscape Photography Mistakes
If you’re just getting started with landscape photography, or if you have some experience but you’re looking to improve your skills, there are a few common mistakes you should be aware of. If you work…
10 Tips for Putting Real Emotions Into Your Photos
One picture is worth ten thousand words. This quote, which is attributed to Frederick R. Barnard who, in turn, stated his source to be a popular Japanese philosopher, perfectly captures what photographers want to achieve…
Understanding & Using Negative Space in Photography
Negative space has been used for hundreds of years in art and design but is something that is comparatively unknown by many photographers. A lot of people don’t know what negative space is, but, used…
The Ultimate Getting Started Guide to Scanning Film
Over the past few years, worldwide interest in analog photography has exploded. More and more people, for one reason or another, are discovering (or rediscovering) the beautiful world of film. Being a born again film…
Tips and Tricks For Getting Started With Ballet Photography
Photography, in general, is a tough area to get into. Part of the problem with trying to become a photographer is that, nowadays, everyone is one. All phones come equipped with cameras which increasingly look…