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Automatic settings on modern cameras are fantastic and can take away a lot of the mistakes that both novice and some expert photographers might make. However, if you aren’t fully aware of everything that your camera is capable of, are you really getting everything out of it that you can? One common mistake made among […]
You have your new camera and you’re ready to start taking some amazing images! There’s just one problem: it has way too many settings with some that you’ve never even heard of (like shutter priority). One option is to select the automatic mode. But doing so mean not only are you not learning but you […]
One of the key requirements for any photographer these days is in being able to capture photos that are different from what already exists. A more artistic way of doing is to take exquisite silhouette shots. But are there any tips and tricks for making sure that you get good ones? So, to avoid making […]
Over the years, I have worked as a professional photographer but also as a writer and editor. So, there have been plenty of times when I have had to either purchase or commission photography. This has also meant that I have had to check image quality before files are sent to print which is often […]
The Golden Triangle rule is a concept in photography that every good photographer should learn, as it will help set a solid foundation upon which great photos can be taken. Novice photographers often have trouble with composition, so learning about what the Golden Triangle rule is and how you can use it effectively will set […]
A true test of sportsmanship, boxing is a fantastic event that can yield many conceptually amazing images. Boxing is an art form; just ask anyone who has trained extensively to climb in the ring. Therefore, just like photography, boxing can be a form of expression. Trying to capture one art form with another, however, it […]
You might think that as a photographer, you do not want something in your image to be out of focus. Conceptually, it goes against everything a photographer should want in their final image. However, focus can be an important tool in getting creative shots and even better professional-quality images. In the case of achieving bokeh […]
Have you ever seen a still image, a shot that’s completely frozen in time, that still seems like it’s moving? It’s an amazing technique in photography that can quickly raise the bar in terms of quality. But how do you actually make it happen? If you’ve learned about backgrounds and foregrounds, then you might quickly […]
Having an artistic license to try things a little differently or off-the-cuff is what can make photography so appealing. You can try out new things, attempt different techniques, and create unique representations of how you see the world around you. One such way of doing this that has become quite popular is called bokeh. But […]
Say the phrase “photo essay” and most photographers would nod that they fully understand what it is. But the last few months have shown me otherwise… I recently co-founded a brand new travel magazine called JRNY. We put out a pitch call for photo essays hopeful that we would be inundated with tons of great […]
People hate it when they need to squint to try and bring a photo into focus. No matter how tightly they press their eyes together, they’ll never be able to increase the resolution. That’s the photographer’s job, or more appropriately, it’s their responsibility to properly understand camera resolution. What do you do when you take […]
Since communication with animals is really more of an impenetrable fortress than a barrier it can be a frustrating experience when trying to get a fantastic photo of a family pet. They can be cute, adorable, and just cherished beyond all belief, but after an hour of putting them back into the wicker basket so […]
Imagine that one perfect moment about to unfold before your very eyes. The bride and groom meet, their smiles barely contained. You raise your camera, wait for just the right composition, and click open the shutter. To the naked eye, this frame in time couldn’t look any better. Unfortunately, you didn’t bother to check any […]
Cameras are easy to use, aren’t they? You just point and click. Taking photographs can be one of the simplest things you ever attempt, and with camera phones so readily available, virtually everyone on the planet is a digital photographer. But for those people who want to do more than take selfies and post relentlessly […]
Red is red, green is green, and blue is blue. Right? Maybe not. The entire spectrum of colour as you see it on digital screens has been the source of contention among photographers for some time now. Since the mid-90s, how we perceive colour digitally has largely been defined by just one colour space, so […]
By far one of the most common questions that I get asked is what camera equipment I carry with me when I’m on assignments. Usually, people are surprised when they hear my response. I am definitely not one of those photographers that pack every piece of equipment I own. If anything, over the years I […]
A lack of light is often the biggest culprit in blurred photos. If there isn’t enough light it will mean that your shutter speed will have to be slow which in turn can mean blurry photos. Using a tripod in low light conditions is the best way to ensure that your photos are sharp. But […]
The word “professional” in photography is often used to describe those whose primary job is photography. But for me, this has a far greater meaning in this day and age. The reality is that very few photographers make enough money from photography alone to support them. The vast majority of photographers will either have other […]
For most landscape photographers, the holy grail is capturing amazing images of sunrise or sunsets. These are often the “wow” factor shots that will look great anywhere. From magazine spreads to prints on a wall. But capturing great sunrise or sunset shots isn’t easy or straightforward. But fear not as there are various ways in […]
Photoshop’s sky replacement function has been a welcome addition to an already astonishing software. It gives photographers the opportunity to replace a sky in a photo effortlessly without the need to learn how to mask or use layers. And because Photoshop works so well with Lightroom, it means moving images back and forth between the […]
