Creating great black-and-white landscape photos involves a blend of artistic vision, technical expertise and creative expression. While there’s no single “perfect” recipe, here’s a general framework to help you achieve outstanding black-and-white landscape images, and help you master the art of black and white.
Read MoreWe recently had some fun in the studio. I had this idea about using silver Mylar emergency blankets hung up around the studio to reflect coloured lights to create some very cool creative portraits. Add in a VERY cool costume and some crafty hair and makeup, and we had a fabulous afternoon.
I recently purchased myself a photography book after someone brought it to a recent class. Cinematic Portraits by Pete Wright is a fabulous how-to guide for creating old-school, Hollywood style, film noir portraits. It’s in-depth and informative with loads of helpful information.
Read MoreIs your photography evolving or stagnating? Often this is a difficult and personal question. But it is one worth discussing, I believe.
Read MoreAre you planning your next holiday? Why not make the most of your time by preplanning some holiday photos? It helps, especially if you have limited time due to spending time with family and such.
Read MoreCapturing images with accurate colors and tones is essential for creating stunning and visually appealing photographs. One crucial element that helps achieve this is white balance. In this article, we will explore the concept of white balance, its importance, and how it can elevate your photography skills.
Read MoreIn the world of photography, there are several technical terms that can be overwhelming for beginners. ISO is one such term that often confuses aspiring photographers. In this article, we will try to simplify the concept of ISO and explain its significance in digital photography.
Read MorePhotography is a beautiful art form that allows us to capture and preserve moments, memories and emotions. However, just like any other art form, there are certain rules and principles that need to be followed to create a truly great photograph. Unfortunately, some photographers commit what could be considered “unforgivable photography sins,” which can ruin a photograph. Let’s look at some of these and how to avoid them.
Read MoreWhat do you do with the photos you take? Anything, perhaps upload a few on social media and that’s it? Is it time to evaluate and print your photos?
In a recent editorial, I was discussing whether still images, as opposed to video, are still relevant. A tangent discussion was started on where do you draw the line between photographer and content creator? And it is something I have been giving further thought to. So what is the difference? And where do I currently fit in?
Read MoreDuring a holiday Netflix movie binge, I was watching Jurassic Park (1,2 & 3). I was struck by a line Dr Grant said to one of the kids. That there are two types of boys, the astronomer and the astronaut. This got me thinking it could also apply to photographers. So which are you, Are you an astronomer or an astronaut?
Read MoreDoes this sound familiar? You had grand plans for loads of special Christmas themed social media posts to help celebrate the holidays? Or perhaps you captured those super cute photos of the family, kids, pets etc and planned to get them printed as Christmas cards? Then suddenly December happened this year and it was all too late? Go ahead put your hand up, it's OK, I'm guilty too. But - don't dismay. You now have the perfect opportunity to pre-plan for 2022! So here's what to do with your Christmas leftovers, as it were.
Read MoreFinally...we managed to lift lockdown and started back in the studio with workshops! YAY before I could run anything new, I had to play catch up on all the workshops that had been postponed, again and again...
Read MoreDo you know what the five biggest challenges facing new photographers are? I am sure you have already faced them or if you are new, are facing them now.
Read MoreSome in the photography industry claim the only way you will ever get really good and master a genre is to only shoot that one genre. We don’t necessarily agree with that statement — here’s why …
Read MoreStarting a photographic business? Before you buy a camera and all the gear and create a killer website, you might want to look at a few fundamentals first. A little prep work now could save you from a whole mess of headache and nightmare down the road.
Read MoreI thought I might share something a little different with you today. I was recently asked over on Photofocus Community to share more before and after images, so I thought I would create a video of my full edit (sped up slightly) and explain what I did and how I got the finished image.
Read MoreSure, there are even more photographers playing in the field today than ever before. That old adage about anyone who picks up a DSLR, right? But trying to outdo each other or undercut each other isn’t doing anyone any favours. In fact, we believe it is doing the opposite.
Read MorePhotography is full of technical terms and buzz words, but one that really is a great one to consider is Back Button Focus (or BBF). So what is it and why should you consider using it. By default, many cameras straight out of the box have the auto-focus with the shutter button. You half-press the shutter button and the camera will focus. This has its own pitfalls.
Read MoreLet's look at how focal lengths affect your subjects and the background of your images. What is lens compression? This is the when you use a telephoto lens and things in the background of the image will appear larger and closer to the foreground.
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