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Capturing sharp images is one of the critical elements of photography. It is also often one of the areas that beginner photographers struggle with the most. It can be incredibly frustrating and somewhat disheartening when you think you have captured a great shot only to realise upon closer inspection that it isn’t sharp. Like most […]
Every single one of us has looked at a photo on a screen or printed and been astonished by the explosion of colour that is jumping out at us. The deep blues, striking reds and beautiful greens and everything else in between have the power to transform an image into something spectacular. That’s not to […]
Street photography is a challenging yet rewarding branch of photography to get into. The great thing about street photography is that you can do it anywhere in the world. But some places just offer more opportunities than others. Unlike say landscape photography where you often have lots of time to compose your shot and even […]
The Cuban capital is a melting pot of culture. This is a place where lives are lived in the open. Not inside houses, but in the lanes of Old Havana and beyond. This country has certainly had its hard times and is still under an embargo that results in crippling shortages. But instead of woe, […]
One of the questions that I often get asked by amateur photographers is how they can become better at seeing photographic opportunities. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula that can instantly help. To be able to see the opportunities, you need to train yourself and especially your mind to be able to do so. Over […]
How often have you looked at a fleeting moment, lifted your camera only to find that you have missed the shot? The first thing is that you shouldn’t beat yourself up about it as it can happen to anyone. But there are ways that you can ensure you nail the shot more often than not. […]
Any photographer will at some point in their photographic journey capture scenes with water in. That could be the coast, waterfalls, rainfall or even a fountain in a city. This could only be a good thing as water has the ability to really transform a scene from ordinary to extraordinary. But how can you ensure […]
Sometimes the epic landscape that you see in front of you cannot translate into a photo. It might be the scale or even the depth. At other times the scene might just be too big for your camera to capture in one photo. Even if you have never heard of stitched panorama shots you will […]
Amsterdam is one of the best cities in the world for photography. The combination of the unique architecture, canals, beautiful bridges and even the bicycles all combine to create wonderful travel photos. The great thing about Amsterdam is that it is so easily accessible that in just a few days you can come back with […]
Winter is one of the best times of the year for outdoor photography; especially landscapes. The cold, crisp air will ensure you do not get as much atmospheric haze and so your images can appear sharper. Icy and snowy conditions can also provide a wonderful subject in photos. Often any landscape scene looks even more […]
For some reason, Thailand doesn’t have the same appeal to photographers as the likes of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. But this is a country with so much diversity that it makes it a photography paradise. Whilst the bustling city of Bangkok is a great place to start your photography adventure, and the southern beaches and […]
Landscape photography is one of the best and most rewarding genres of photography to be involved in. Yes, it can be frustrating waiting around for hours for the right light, but when you do capture a stunning shot it makes all the waiting worth it. The other great thing about landscape photography is that you […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked by amateur photographers is what lens or lenses they should take away with them on their trips. Whilst we all can be guilty of overpacking our camera gear, the reality is that most of the time you only need a few basic equipment to be […]
We are living through a moment in history we wish was done and over, but is not. As we undertake the necessary steps of Self-isolation there is one aspect that is hard to ignore … boredom. We know that self-isolation is the correct way to deal with the issue of Covid 19, but as […]
If you like taking landscape images, a good wide-angle lens is your friend. Often when you get to the Ultra-wide category you have two choices; expensive or poorer quality. Recently, I heard about a Lens company, Irix a Swiss designed lens being manufactured in Korea. Irix began offering a 15mm wide-angle lens a few […]
Professional photographer Anna Serrano tries to find the light in every photo. She says that “light has been boosting her upstream and against the winds”. Half Catalan and half Italian, she used to live in Walnut Creek, California and subsequently in Istanbul. So it was natural that her journey started by taking photos in San […]
Capturing great photos can be the easiest yet most complicated thing to master. But every photo will have certain elements that combine that make it great. It’s these combinations that are the anatomy of a great photo. So, if you have ever been disappointed with your photos here are 6 easy to remember checks to […]
Becoming a professional travel photographer is for many a dream job. After all who wouldn’t want to be paid to travel the world to take photos for a living. How hard can it be? The reality of being a professional travel photographer is very different. Whilst there are lots of positives there are also a […]
A photography album is a great way to showcase your work. Even if it’s just for friends and family, a photo album can mean that your photos are not just stuck on your hard drive for eternity. But putting together a photo album is also good practice for knowing what to shoot in the first […]
A new year always brings new resolutions. So why not make some photography resolutions instead this year? Often these only last a few weeks or months but if you can keep to it you may just see a huge improvement in your photos. Photography is like any other hobby. The more you practice the better […]
