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Taking your first steps into photography can be daunting, so let’s discuss the best ways to build a more confident version of yourself to help you become a better photographer. Before we get into any of this, it’s important to remember that everyone has the capability to become a good photographer. I firmly believe that […]
Photographing in low light conditions can be one of the most challenging scenarios for a photographer. Some low light situations like cityscapes are not hugely challenging as long as you are using a tripod. But for example, any type of photography with movement can be very difficult to master. Over the years I often get […]
A few years ago I read a book called “The Bang Bang Club” (which was also later made into a movie). It was the story of four South African photographers during the early 90s who were documenting the transition from the apartheid regime to democracy. The thing that really resonated with me in this book […]
In my early days as a photographer, I found great success in photographing restaurants. This was pre-Instagram and social media when many of these places were suddenly becoming aware that having good images online could help their presence. But photographing restaurants isn’t straightforward as you are often dealing with low light as well as people […]
I’ve yet to meet a photographer who doesn’t think they can improve some aspect of their skillset. For beginners, it might be how to improve their composition or how to avoid their photos being blurred. For more advanced photographers it might be how to use a new piece of technology or even shooting a different […]
Stock photography is not an easy way to make money from your photos. There is so much competition these days that prices have steadily dropped in the last 10 to 15 years. Once upon a time, you could make a lot of money from being a stock photographer. While those days are gone, there are […]
For a lot of people, their photos end up just sitting on their hard drive for eternity never to be seen by anyone. One of the great ways to combat this is to get your best photos printed as artwork to either sell or put up in your own home. Doing so will mean you […]
Cityscapes are one of the most popular types of photos that people like to capture. They are also relatively easy to execute compared to say action photography where you are dealing with moving subjects. You will usually be able to use a tripod and take your time so blurred photos shouldn’t be an issue. But […]
A tripod is one of the most important accessories that any photographer has. But they are heavy, cumbersome and awkward to carry around not to mention that they often do end up drawing attention. You may also find that in some places (usually indoors) tripods are not allowed at all. So how can you ensure […]
There are so many amazing festivals and events all around the world that take place every year. Some are local and might only have a few hundred people attending. Others pull in crowds of hundreds of thousands or even millions. These amazing festivals are some of the most vibrant and photogenic places for photography. So […]
Landscape photography like all kind of outdoor photography is reliant on the weather. Great conditions will enhance your chances of being able to take a great photo. But as anyone who is interested in landscape photography has discovered, for every day that you get great weather, there are plenty of days where you are faced […]
Street photography is a great genre of photography to practice in. If done well the images you capture can tell amazing stories. The great thing about street photography is that most people can do it without having to travel too far and it doesn’t require as much equipment as say landscape photography. While street photography […]
We would all love to make sure every photo we take has that “wow factor”. You know the type of shots that I’m talking about. These are the types of images that stand out in your portfolio and make people take notice. Whether it’s a beautiful landscape, an iconic landmark or an emotive portrait, these […]
It’s hard to believe that a small country nestled in the north of Europe can be such an incredible photography destination. Even harder to believe is that there are so many picturesque castles that are just perfect for any photographer. It’s almost as if these castles were built all those centuries ago for today’s photographers. […]
One of the biggest elements of any travel photographer’s workflow includes research and planning prior to going away on a shoot. A common question I get asked is how I go about finding spots to shoot from. Thankfully these days there are lots of ways in which you can research and plan your shoot so […]
In landscape photography, one of the most challenging things to get right is to capture the scene so that it looks like it did to the naked eye. For newbie photographers, this can prove extremely frustrating as you take photograph after photograph of a jaw-dropping landscape and not capture the awesomeness. Not knowing how to […]
For a few years I have been using a Lumix G6 which had been converted to IR by LifePixel. It’s been great. But, I decided I wanted a pro level camera. As new models came out from Lumix such as the G9 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III I saw my Lumix GH4 starting to […]
Yosemite National Park is located in California and has an area of 3,027km2. It has a large number of iconic landmarks and views which people travel from all over the world to see and photograph. As a national park, it was first protected in 1864 and became increasingly better known by photographers. A brief history […]
Nothing beats experience and practice when it comes to photography. Every photographer has to start somewhere and we all have to go through the same learning experiences. Over time you will face your own challenges and work out your own solutions to photography problems you may face. But you may also be lucky enough to […]
Amateur photographers often ask me what is the best way that they can improve their photography. My answer is always that they should simply take more photos. The thing about photography is that no matter how much you read or how many YouTube videos you watch, nothing beats actually practising shooting different scenarios. Even if […]
