Mastering the art of capturing starbursts can add a touch of magic to your photography, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary compositions.
Read MoreAre you a bit of a cloud chaser? Ever since I was a kid I loved looking at and watching clouds. Making shapes and just watching them float or in some cases fly by.
Read MoreLong-exposure photography is a captivating art form that allows you to create dreamy, surreal, and dramatic images. It’s all about capturing the passage of time in a single frame. You’ll need the right tools to achieve this, and ND (Neutral Density) filters are your best allies. In this post, we’ll explore how to achieve long exposures using ND6 and ND10 filters.
Read MoreFocus stacking is a technique used in photography to achieve an extended depth of field in your images. It involves taking multiple photos of the same scene, each with a slightly different focus point, and then combining them in post-processing to create a final image with greater overall sharpness.
Read MoreIn photography, artists continually seek new techniques to express their creativity and evoke specific moods or emotions. High-key photography is one such technique that offers a unique and striking visual aesthetic. This style is characterized by its bright, evenly lit images with minimal shadows, resulting in a clean and ethereal look. Let’s take a look at creating some high-key photography and explore the key elements and techniques required to create these images.
Read MoreI always thought star trails took hours of time, loads of technical gear, a great deal of knowledge on the night sky and astro telemetry to get a really cool result. So I never tried, until now. I recently captured my very first star trail photo and it also had a light-painted old bus in there too. Here’s what I did.
Read MoreMaybe I am the only person who did not know this feature existed, but I bet I’m not! I have long been a fan of Sony cameras. However, while they can work in the dark, I always say they can’t see in the dark! This makes it near impossible to focus and compose an image without bright lights. Boy was I wrong.
Read MoreI was recently approached to do a rose petal milk bath with a more fashion twist, we decided to actually use a bathtub. Here is what we did.
Read MoreProduct shots with reflections can be a little tricky, but with a little bit of patience, you can get some amazing shots. Here’s how I got the shot with the vintage Kodak camera.
Read MoreA beginner’s guide to graduated neutral density filters, what are they, how to use them and what type should you get? All really good questions. Add to those, WHY should you be using them and HOW can they improve your photos?
Read MoreStunning food photography in natural window light is a quick and cost-effective way to capture gorgeous food images.
Read MoreWhile there are plenty of different modes on your camera, the most common and often used seem to be Manual mode or Aperture Priority.
As someone who has ALWAYS been told you had to shoot in Manual, well … these days I find myself shooting more and more in Aperture Priority. And here is why …
Read MoreI put together exactly HOW I got the shot of these beautiful red tulips in the studio with my strobe lights.
Read MoreLandscape photography is probably one of the most popular genres, but what are the best settings for landscape photography?
Read MoreI’m often asked why I shoot in Aperture Priority over, say, Manual mode. The answer is it’s often so much quicker and I can still make changes on the fly.
Read MoreIt's beginning to look a lot like ChristmasNothing quite says Christmas like lights. So here are some tips for capturing holiday lights
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