Portraits are one of the most powerful and impactful genres of photography but taking the perfect shot is not always as easy as it might first appear! It’s essential to practise your portrait photography to get the best results but there are also practical, tried and tested tips and advice that you can start putting…
Cold Weather Photography – Important Things To Know
Working in cold weather can be hugely exhilarating for photographers, and while most other people would prefer to stay indoors if you get out into the wilds you can take some incredible photos! The cold weather often brings snow, ice and hail with it, all fantastic elements to work with as a photographer. Crisp white…
How To Calculate The Cost Of Wedding Photography
When you’re planning your wedding then you want everything to be absolutely perfect and that includes your memories of the big day. Of course you want to make sure the menu and the food is fantastic and that the ceremony goes smoothly but when it comes to the photography it’s always best to take on…
Why Is “Leading The Eye” Important To Photography?
Leading the Eye in photography and art in general, is the art of drawing the viewer’s attention from one area of an image to another. This can be done to achieve many different effects and can really bring the photo to life before your eyes! Why is Leading the Eye Important? Leading the eye of…
The Best Camera Shooting Modes For Beginners
When you decide to upgrade from relying on your phone or a point and shoot camera to a better model one of the first things you will be faced with is a wider array of ‘modes’ on your new camera. That said though, it’s not just newbies who have a lot to learn about what…
Complete Guide To Photo and Video Camera Systems
A camera system is a combination of the camera and lenses that you use to get the results that your creative vision and ambition has envisioned. Selecting the right camera for your needs and using the right lenses in combination with it gives you the maximum control over the work that you are able to…
Why Are Mirrorless Cameras Better?
A mirrorless camera is a type of camera that does not use a reflex mirror inside its body to direct the light onto the viewfinder and instead uses a high tech image sensor and an electronic LCD monitor to show the user a preview image. Unlike the DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that uses…
What Is The Best Camera To Buy For A Beginner Photographer?
For entry level photographers choosing your first camera can be daunting with the huge selection of models that are currently available and new cameras coming onto the market all the time. We’ll break down the basics and leave you a better idea of what to look for so you can be confident in finding the…