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Jack Tompkins’ photography journey began during his childhood. His father was a professional photographer for the early part of his career and growing up there were always cameras around the house that he would play around with. But it wasn’t until his 16th birthday when he was given a very simple digital camera. He says […]
The words “tack sharp” seems to be engrained into every photographer’s psyche. After all, we are all told that images should be sharp and in focus. Whilst this is true to a point, sometimes deliberately adding some blur to your photos can actually make them more dynamic. Sometimes you simply can not avoid motion blur […]
Photographing people is a wonderful genre of photography. It can often lead to fantastic photos that connect the viewer to a world that they may not ever get to see. But like any form of photography, it is important to ensure that your images of people have variety. Not only will this keep you more […]
UK based photographer Jordan Banks has been photographing the world for the last 20 years. His work has seen him shoot assignments, stock photos and work with some of the biggest brands in the world. But for Jordan, it was simply the desire to earn a living whilst travelling the lured him into a career […]
You will probably hear most photographers utter the words “I’d rather get my shots right when taking the photo rather than fix them in post-production”. Whilst this is absolutely the way to approach photography, sometimes it isn’t possible. At other times you may just make a mistake that you need to correct. Or it could […]
Aww, the Look of Aerchrome Infrared. Isn’t it so cool? That Blue Sky and the cool Red foliage. It really has such a cool look. I love the Aerochrome Infrared look, even with people. I’ve been emulating the look of Aerochrome IR for years. In fact, if you’ve had a camera converted in the past […]
Have you ever looked at your photos and wondered why they don’t look as good as the ones in magazines and newspapers? It’s one of the most common questions that most professional photographers get asked – “how can I take photos like you”. The answer is that you can! With practice, experience and hard work […]
Most travel and landscape photographers would put a tripod on the top of their favourite list of accessories. It’s with good reason as a tripod gives you so much flexibility when it comes to taking photos. From being able to use slower shutter speeds to lower ISO, if you want to get the best quality […]
This might be an impossible task. How can anyone choose just 10 places? Every country, region, city or even village can offer fantastic photo opportunities. In fact, you often don’t even have to leave your own town or city to be able to capture stunning photos. The important thing to remember is that this list […]
Travel photography like any other business requires you to put in a workflow to maximize your efficiency. The other advantage of a good workflow process is that it will ensure that you keep your images safe whilst traveling. Over time every photographer will develop their own processes and steps that they will go through. The […]
Even if you are new to photography, you have probably heard the term “ISO”. It is an incredibly useful and important setting in your camera that forms the exposure triangle along with aperture and shutter speed. Think of these three settings as the ingredients that allow you to capture a photo. Each one can be tweaked […]
Unless you have been in a technology bunker for the last decade, you have probably heard of Instagram. It is the social media platform that allows photos (and videos) to be shared with the world. There are now professional Instagram photographers and influencers who only work with this social media platform. Whether you are a professional […]
Anyone with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera would have probably seen the initials Av or Tv on their mode dial (or somewhere on their camera). But most newbie photographers avoid these elements and just go straight to the auto setting. Whilst auto settings on cameras have advanced a lot in the last few years, they […]
For most people, photography will be a wonderful hobby or profession. One where they will face no issues whatsoever. But naturally, in the world that we live in today, even photographers have to show some caution to avoid getting into trouble. Here are 8 tips to make sure that your only memories of photography remain […]
Recently, there has been discussion and concerns regarding the Canon EOS-R and Long Exposures. The way the story (wrongly) goes is that the EOS-R has an internal IR light that will fog any long exposures or exposures at a high ISO. This is not the case. I have been shooting with the Canon EOS-R now […]
Every year at this time, the Missouri Botanical Gardens puts together what is said to be the best Orchid Show in the United States. For the past 5 years, I have had the privilege and honor of photographing this show right before it opens. The minute you walk thru the exhibit doors, you are immediately transported […]
A common frustration for amateur photographers seems to be that their photos are often blurred. This can be incredibly disheartening. After all, you may have spent hours waiting for that perfect sunset but got home and checked your photos only to find that they are not razor sharp. In this article, we examine the most common […]
Travel photography is like any other hobby or profession in that the more you do it, the better you will become. You will learn from every mistake. You will celebrate every success and over time you will find your successes become more and more often. It’s an incredible skill to possess and with time and […]
Even if photography is your hobby, wouldn’t it be nice to earn some money from your photos? There have never been more ways to earn money from photography as there is today. But unfortunately, it’s probably also never been as tough to do it as it is now. The competition is fierce and you are […]
Over the years I have met lots of photographers of various levels. From my travels to leading photo tours, I have met complete beginners to those with a little more experience. Often they are all making one or more of these mistakes. They don’t even realise they are making a mistake because it has never […]
