While black and white is often regarded as second best to color, this misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. In the early days of photography, photographers were limited to black and white, or sepia.…
Skylines and cityscapes are a favorite subject of photographers from all around the world, and for good reasons. Skylines are recognizable, each with their own character and unique architecture and landmarks – and they can…
As a photographer, there are few things more satisfying than mastering a new photography technique. Learning new photography techniques can open up new possibilities, provide endless potential for inspiration, and can even help to get…
There are a lot of factors that you need to consider if you want to be a good photographer. One of these factors is white balance; something that not all photographers are all familiar with…
There is something magical about long exposure photography – allowing your camera to capture light and details for a longer period of time can create some stunning photographs. From traffic lights and light painting to…
It’s difficult to define and give boundaries to what exactly makes a piece of artwork or photograph surreal, but it’s a quality that’s immediately obvious when you see it. Logical paradoxes, dreamy contradictions, strange creatures…
When I started my business, I was lucky enough to have a lot of support in various corners. But, inevitably, there were areas where I made mistakes! Of course, there’s the old adage that we…
Recently, I got my hands on a Zeiss Otus 55mm prime lens. It’s a relatively new lens from a company that’s known for creating astonishingly good products – one that was designed, produced, and priced…
The birth of practical photography, generally accepted to be 1839 when Louis Daguerre developed the daguerreotype, forever changed the way we look at the world. Ever since those early days of capturing a moment in…
Taking good photos at night is one of the marks of achievement for a photographer who takes his craft seriously. The night skies, in particular, are an interesting subject not only because of the challenge…
No matter where you are – there are beautiful landscapes just waiting to be captured. You don’t have to travel abroad to create stunning images, you can start in your own local area, or for…
Count dynamic range as one of those photography terms that you hear thrown around quite often, but you’ve probably never really understood what it meant. You can look at dynamic range in a couple of…