An Intro Guide to Commonly Used Camera Modes
When you purchase your first DSLR camera, you will need to invest some time in learning your way around all of the little buttons, dials, and settings. Unlike basic point and shoot cameras, DSLR cameras…
Understanding Colour in Photography
Photographing in colour always seems like a simple proposition, because we presume that we will be able to capture the colours we see straight into a photograph. But actually, capturing colour effectively is a complex…
An Introduction Guide to Wedding Photography
Truth is, wedding photography isn’t for everyone. It requires a ton of pre-planning, patience, and knowledge. Weddings can’t be re-shot should something go wrong with the images. So you have to do many things to…
Review of the Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD Lens
I’ve mentioned this before but one of my biggest regrets from when I first started making photographs was getting rid of my Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 lens too early. At the time I didn’t realize what…
Important Questions from Couples That Every Wedding Photographer Should be Ready For
As pretty much all wedding photographers know, weddings have a way of making even the most laid-back couples a little obsessed with perfection—and the proof of all that hard-earned perfection is the photography. Decades from…
Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words?
As photographers, we usually focus on the images and what we’re shooting. And that’s not a bad thing. But, for me, as I progressed as a photographer I found myself becoming increasingly interested in the…
Tips & Tricks for Capturing Great Christmas Portraits
The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year! People are happy and relaxed, everyone’s spending more time together, and the wonder of the season tends to bring out the best. It’s also a photographer’s…
Beach Photography 101: Tips & Tricks for Capturing Stunning Beach Images
The beach. It’s basically the #1 travel destination in the world. No matter where you come from or what season of the year you are travelling, chances are the beach is on the list. Some…
Holiday Gift Guide: 8 Presents to Get for the Photographer in Your Life
If you’re looking for a great gift for a photographer (or are a photographer wanting to drop a few hints!) then look no further. I’ve put together a list of 8 presents that are sure…
6 Common Mistakes Even Pro Photographers Make
Even the best photographers have to start somewhere. Few can climb to the top without having committed some regretful errors along the way. The best thing we can do for ourselves, on a professional and…
Capturing Dramatic Black & Whites in the Winter
There’s a chill in the air – and frost in the morning! A heavy mist covers the ground. Winter is here; and it’s a great time of year for capturing some beautiful landscape images. While…
Reviewing the Skout Sling Style Harness: Carrying Made Easy
Skout is a new camera carrying system from Cotton Carrier, designed for active photographers who want an easy way of carrying their camera and being able to access it quickly. Launched by Cotton Carrier, Skout…