Jo Plumridge is a UK based photographer, writer and lecturer. She specializes in portrait, corporate and travel photography, and writes photography, travel and comedy pieces for magazines, websites and books. You can see some of her work at her website, or follow her on Twitter.
Author Archive
Jo Plumridge has written a total of 145 articles on Contrastly.
- All About ISO Invariance
- How to Master Long Exposure Photography
- Capturing the Northern Lights
- What is a 'Stop' in Photography?
- Capturing the Colours of Autumn Landscapes
- Monochrome – A New Book from Peter Dazeley
- How to Photograph Birds
- Master Spring Landscape Photography with These Expert Tips
- How to Run a Fun Family Portrait Session
- Essential Filters for Landscape Photography
- Bringing Out The Magic of Portraiture: An Interview With Amanda Diaz
- 8 Things to Keep In Mind When Setting up Your Brand New Camera
- Overview of London Explored - a Series of Books by Peter Dazeley
- Review of the Godox RING72 Macro LED Ring Light
- 7 Can't-Miss Tips For Photographing Children
- In-Depth Review of the Godox Quick Release Parabolic Softbox
- 10 Can't-Miss Tips For Great Travel Photography
- Interview with Family Photographer Fiona Beadle
- Interview with Landscape and Urban Wildlife Photographer Kate Jaconello
- Interview with Award-Winning Photographer Lisa Buck
- Interview with Branding and Fine Art Photographer Carla Watkins
- Interview with Award-Winning Photographer Emma Finch
- Interview with Journalist, Editor, and Photographer, Angela Nicholson
- An Insider’s Guide to Photographing London - Part Two
- An Insider’s Guide to Photographing London - Part One
- How to Take Great Photos at Any Time of Day
- Understanding & Using Negative Space in Photography
- Four Reasons to Learn to Shoot in Manual Mode
- Interview with Krystina Reynolds of Fig Bags
- Interview With Photographer Oliver Hellowell
- How to Shoot Using High-Speed Flash Sync
- Shooting Reflections & Using the Multiple Exposure Mode
- Six Great Ways to Be More Creative Every Day
- Portrait Composition: 6 Simple Tips to Get Beautiful Photos Every Time
- Understanding Colour in Photography
- Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words?
- Holiday Gift Guide: 8 Presents to Get for the Photographer in Your Life
- Reviewing the Skout Sling Style Harness: Carrying Made Easy
- Interview with Photographer Pete Humfryes on His Switch to Digital
- How to Get out of Your Comfort Zone and Explore Your Creativity
- The Photographer's Ultimate Guide to ISO
- How to Give Your Images a Polished Feel with Adobe Photoshop
- All About Colour Gels
- Photography Fundamentals: All About Contrast
- Tips & Tricks on How to Overpower the Sun with Flash
- How to Master Zoom Blur Photography
- Decluttering Your Photographic Life
- A Guide to Understanding the Different Types of Reflectors and How to Use Them
- How to Effectively Use Macro & Close-Up Filters
- The Composition Checklist ✓
- The Things People Say to Photographers...
- How to Take Interesting Group Photos
- Review of the New Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Kit
- The Photography Show 2018: Round-Up
- How to Master Panning
- 8 Excellent Way to Take Great Action Shots
- 9 Ways to Be a Good Client for Your Photographer
- How to Use Neutral Density Filters for Long Exposures
- Hands-On Review of the New Spark Camera Remote
- Interview With British Photographer, Ian Randall
- Interview With Photographer Brian Griffin About His New Book, Pop
- Interview With International Freelance Photographer, Holly Cant
- Reviewing 3 New Products From Peak Design: Leash, Cuff, and Capture Lens
- Interview With Peter Dazeley About His New Book, London Theatres
- Common Photography Business Mistakes to Avoid
- How to Achieve Perfect Focus. Every. Single. Time.
- A Guide to Understanding Exposure Value (EV)
- A Guide to Understanding Focal Length
- How to Use a Light Meter
- How To Use Your Histogram Correctly
- Interview with Abigail Murphy from Abigail’s Studio
- How to Photograph 5 Challenging Types of Light
- Review of the Remarkably Powerful Elinchrom ELB 1200
- Interview with London-based Photographer Liam Ricketts
- The Photography Show 2017: Round-Up
- Interview With Brian Griffin – Circa 1978
- Developing Your Own Photographic Style
- Little Kids and Their Big Dogs: Interview with Andy Seliverstoff
- An Interview With London-based Photographer & Travel Writer Lisa Young
- How To Successfully Photograph Your Pets
- 7 Photography Trends & Predictions For 2017
- New Year Photography Resolutions
- Christmas Photographs: What To Shoot & How To Shoot It
- Understanding Copyright: An Overview
- 6 Things About Being a Pro Photographer You Only Learn Through Experience
- 4 Sure-Fire Ways To Get Your Photos Right "In Camera"
- 7 Digital Camera Tips & Truths You Need To Know
- 8 Photography Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Earlier
- Camera Rumors & Wishlist For Photokina 2016
- How To Find The Sweet Spot Of Your Lenses? Here's How.
- 4 Photography Mantras That Aren’t Always True
- 4 Major Photography Pitfalls Your Should Avoid
- The Various Stages Of Photography
- 18 Things Photographers Say (and what they really mean)
- Things You Can Learn From Film Photography (and apply to digital photography)
- Focusing Features You’ve Probably Never Used (but really should!)
- All About Metering Modes
- Photography Mistakes We’ve All Made (but would rather not admit to!)
- How To Effectively Use Backlighting In The Studio
- The Photography Show UK Roundup 2016
- Things I’ve Learned From Being A Photographer
- 6 Can't-Miss Composition Tips & Tricks
- How To Be More Confident As A Photographer
- How To Get Ahead With Your Photography In 2016
- The 6 Most Interesting Cameras of 2015
- The Ultimate Guide To Using Speedlights – Part 2
- The Ultimate Guide To Using Speedlights – Part 1
- Seeing In Black & White: Photo Tips And Tricks
- How to Make the Most of the Gear You Already Have
- The State of Digital
- A Look At 7 Underused But Very Useful DSLR Features
- Have You Got Gear Acquisition Syndrome?
- The Importance Of Personal Projects For Photographers
- How To Choose Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- All About Studio Lighting
- Copyright Grabs – A Sign Of The Modern Age?
- The Do’s and Don’ts Of Transitioning To Being A Pro Photographer
- 10 Tips For Candid Wedding Photography
- 10 Top Tips for Candid Photography
- Interview with Advertising Photographer Peter Dazeley
- How I Shot This: Violinist
- Studio Lights Dos and Don’ts
- All Change? A Look at the Landscape of DSLRs
- 7 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Photography Career
- The Importance of Marketing for Photographers
- One Is The Loneliest Number
- Great Job – Shame About the Clients
- The Importance of Light – Why Digital Isn’t a Substitute for Knowledge
- Why I Don’t Shoot Weddings
- Is it Just the Gear?
- Why Won’t People Pay Photographers What They’re Worth?
- The Photography Show, NEC, Birmingham: Show Round-up
- Is Photography an Art Form?
- The Complexities of Copyright in the Modern World
- Top 5 Photographic & Design Trends For 2014
- Are There Too Many Professional Photographers?
- A Day In The Life Of A Professional Photographer
- Just How Much Editing Is Too Much Editing?
- What Is Price Connectivity?
- The Wonderful 50mm Lens
- 7 Common Exposure Problems And How To Fix Them
- The Rise Of The Weekend Warrior
- On Being A Female Photographer
- How To Take Sharp Photos Every Time
- How To Set Up Your Photography Business