When photography first emerged in the mid 19th Century, it not only transformed the arts, particularly painting, but it also had a huge impact on society as a whole. First invented in the 1830s by Louis-Jacques-MandeDaguerre, who created the ‘daguerreotype camera’; a technology that was quickly embraced by artists who instantly saw its incredible potential….
All You Need To Know About Silhouette Photography
Silhouette photography is a unique artform which can capture the dramatic nature of shape and form in a clear and visually stunning way. A fantastic silhouette photograph will jump right off the page and fully engage the viewer in the scene. There are, however, several technical and practical pieces of knowledge that you’ll have to…
How To Make The Most Of Low Lighting In Photography
As a photographer your work revolves around using the light in the environment to take pictures and so when you find yourself faced with low lit conditions it can feel like there’s nothing you can do – however, nothing could be further from the truth! Many of the most beautiful scenes, portraits and views are…
Why Is Aperture Important In Photography?
When you take a photograph the lens of your camera has to open to allow the light to pass through it to be recorded as a photo. The aperture is the opening of the lens and is measured in terms of how much it does so. In a very practical sense you can think of…