Terminology is key to any form of photography. Know your terms and what you can do with those functions or features and your photographic world opens up to you. Terms are easy to learn. What is a challenge is to make use of what these terms describe. Getting to grips with your terminology really frees […]
The bottom line to any great image is composition, and how creative you are with your compositions will determine your ultimate photography success. Have you ever wondered why the great photographers produce such stunning images? Simple. They use keys that are available to all of us. Learn to use these keys regularly, and your images […]
As the seasons change it’s the perfect opportunity to change your mind about your photography hobby and get into action. There are just so many photo opportunities. So what is there to shoot? Focus on what is unique about the season. Is it the dry branches of the trees or the buds and flowers of […]
All of us have seen those amazing, silky, cotton candy seaside scenes or milky, white waterfalls falling down a rock face. They all look so professional and difficult to shoot. Now, equipment may play a small part, but it’s actually simple to shoot moving water. The key is finding the right water to shoot and […]
Next to the great shots of lions, tigers and elephants bird photography fascinates many amateur photographers. Maybe it’s the ability to get in close to a world within a world of color and delicate feathers. This is such a huge subject so only a few key tips can be discussed. The reason birds are such […]
If you want to add a new dynamic to your photography then try adding pattern, form and texture. They will add a new depth to your images and help you rise to a new level in your photography. 1.Patterns Patterns can be found everywhere—in nature and man-made constructions. They are made up of repeated objects, […]
You’ve just returned from the 1 hour photo shop with a pack of your prints or you’re having a look on your computer monitor and what do you see? The image that you saw on your LCD isn’t as sharp as you thought. The problem? Slight movement as you pressed the shutter. How do we […]
Capturing character through portraits has always been a real and true representation of people photography. The magazines always show us perfection by misrepresenting the imperfections of models and actors and other celebrities. Character portraits capture reality and the essence of the subject. So how do we go about capturing a true character photo that is […]
We all have to start somewhere with our photography and one of the big questions I get asked by students is where do we begin. There is just so much to learn and not enough subjects to shoot. That may or may not be true. My answer is street photography. Why? Let’s read on. Street […]
Flash can either make or break your photos, but using it correctly will always give you great images. Don’t feel intimidated by your flash; it’s there to help you shoot great images in low light situations. Here are some great tips to help you shoot better images. 1. Fill in flash One of the simplest […]
