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This is exciting news if you are a Canon EOS-R or EOS-RP shooter. Canon has been hinting for a while that they are working to improve the speed of the autofocus on their two Full frame mirrorless cameras. Up until now, Sony has been without a challenger for the fastest autofocus on a mirrorless camera. […]
All photographers know about the traditional accessories that come in useful at times when you are photographing outdoors. But there are also items that come in useful that you have probably never thought about. These are things that you only find out through experience and can become invaluable items in your camera bag. So here […]
You may have been thinking about it for a while. You might even have already started making plans about becoming a professional photographer. Or you might still be unsure? Turning to a career in photography as a full-time profession has its risks and rewards. Here are arguments for and against taking the plunge and becoming […]
A simple look back through the years shows the importance of photography and the influence it has had not only on culture but also history. Would we know and understand about different cultures or the fragility of our planet without photos? Or the atrocities of wars? But as we boldly head deeper into the technological […]
Even most amateur photographers appreciate that a great photo requires great lighting, an interesting subject and good execution. However, where some people let their photos down is in cropping them correctly. That can be either when you are taking the photo or more likely in post-production. Whether you are a purist and don’t want to […]
Cities are wonderful places for travel photography. There is so much that goes on day to day in any city that you could spend a lifetime just photographing a few cities in the world. From the beautiful to the gritty, from old to modern and from tranquillity to sheer chaos, cities have it all. This […]
Most amateur photographers at some point through their journey feel like they have reached their peak. This might lead to the frustration that they cannot take their potential in taking great photos any further. Often the barriers that are holding them back have nothing to do with skill. Instead, they are either mental or the […]
Every photographer should have a bucket list; a list of places that they want to visit and shoot at some point in their life. As you visit a place you can then mark it off your list. The island of Isla Mujeres is a place I put on my bucket list, and after visiting there […]
Artificial Intelligence, (AI) in one way shape or form seems to be most everywhere nowadays. We no longer have to turn on lights, look things up, or adjust the thermostat. We talk to our little AIs and they do it for us. It’s either an exciting new time for us or the start of the […]
I know, what a great way to start a piece, “Don’t believe everything you read” and you’re reading this. Let me clarify. There is a great deal of information on the internet about Infrared and Infrared photography, buuuuuuut, a good deal of that information is just plain wrong. As an instructor, I see many situations […]
Flowers are wonderful subjects to photograph and can provide stunning, colourful images. The great thing about photographing flowers is that it is so readily accessible to anyone. Regardless of where you live there will always be flowers near you that you can photograph. The other great thing about flower photography is that you can take […]
There is nothing more frustrating than getting to a destination only to find that it is spoilt by the weather. It could be in an amazing landscape scene where the flat light from overcast skies is making the scene seem uninteresting. Or it could even be that the rain is stopping you going out to […]
If you own a DSLR camera, the chances are that at some point you have come across the “meter” functions on there. Most newbie photographers tend to be a little scared to change this from the default setting that it comes in. The reason being that they may not understand what metering is and how […]
How often have you composed your shot, taken it and when you look back, you feel that there is something missing? You may even have said something like “wouldn’t have been great if someone was standing there”. Well, that’s previsualization. In other words, your brain putting together the pieces on the composition and coming up […]
Last week, the interwebs lost its mind. Why? No, Kylie didn’t get a new tattoo, this was even more serious! Adobe was raising their pricing for Photoshop CC!!!! Adobe Photoshop CC has been $9.99 a month for ……umm, …… a really long time. Who do they think they are? A company that has the right […]
There is nothing more frustrating as a travel photographer than getting to a location full of excitement and hope only to find that it ends up being a big let down. It could be the weather playing havoc with your plans. Or the construction site that is in your view. Sometimes it might be that […]
Every photographer has been there at some point in their journey. You have spotted that fleeting moment, picked up your camera and thought that you have nailed the shot. But you look back afterwards in disappointment when you see that you haven’t been able to capture it. It might be that you missed the moment. […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked from amateur travel photographers is “how can I improve my photos?”. Whilst there is never one solution that will fit everyone’s needs, there are some things that are common amongst all amateur travel photographers. Some are actual photography improvements or tips like getting closer to […]
Photography like anything else has its own myths. Things that you supposedly should and shouldn’t do. But are they actually true? Here are 7 photography myths that you should avoid. You need better gear This is always one of the first things that amateur photographers think. It simply isn’t true. A poorly composed photo that […]
For anyone new, photography can seem like a daunting hobby to get into. There are so many things to learn. So many different scenarios to master and so many challenges along the way. But you needn’t worry because there has never been a better time for learning photography as it is today. There is so […]
