Affordable Lens Lust
When you first got your DSLR camera statistically it’s likely you purchased it with a kit lens. That’s not as bad as some people in camera forums make out. Manufacturers pick kit lenses because they…
How to Shoot Amazing Photos in Low Light
Digital cameras make it pretty easy to take amazing photographs in full daylight without much skill or expertise. However, lighting conditions are not always so ideal, and taking great photographs in low light settings can…
So You Want To Be A Rockstar Photographer? (Part II)
You've got the gear. You've practiced taking photographs at live shows. You are confident enough in your abilities that you believe you can put your photos out for public consumption (beyond Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr).…
The Art Of Stealth When Photographing Wildlife
As a photographer who has tracked and photographed wildlife not only in the U.K but in mainland Europe as well, it still amazes me how many photographers and wildlife watchers that I meet whilst out…
Basic Studio Lighting Setup For Portraits
The principle behind studio lighting is easy to grasp but the application can take a lifetime to master. Getting a good portrait is more than setting up the lights, but without the right lighting you’ll…
Understanding the Relationship and Effects of Focal Length, Depth of Field and Aperture
One of the great advantages of modern digital cameras is that you can instantly see the results of the pictures that you have taken and erase those that don't meet with your expectations. If you're…
Building Your Landscape Photography Portfolio
Deciding to become a landscape photographer full time can leave you with more questions than answers. The work and it's payoffs are often unpredictable, sporadic, and frequently means many months on the road. However, the…
Street Photography – Developing Your Style
Street photography is fun, it's fast-paced and almost a rite of passage in photography. Many top portrait photographers got their first experience with capturing images of people out on the street with a camera taking…
So You Want To Be A Rockstar Photographer? (Part I)
One of the more revealing attitudes about how people generally see photographers can be seen at a party. Casually mention you are a photographer and people's attention will perk up. Then mention you are a…
Photography Project Idea: The Locked Room
Here's an idea for a photography project that is inspired by the classic concept of the Locked Room Mystery. For those who aren't fans of detective fiction, I should perhaps offer some explanation. Typically these…
How To Take Impressive Underwater Photos
Underwater photography offers many exhilarating and rarely-seen photo opportunities that no other form or photo-taking situation may present. Even if you don't wish to pursue searching for shipwrecks or caves and just feel like taking…
The Rise Of Camera Phones And How It Affects Professional Photographers
In bygone days, when large wooden boxes, wet glass plates and an in-depth knowledge of chemistry were the tools of the photographer's trade, photography was a difficult skill. As cameras took roughly the form we…