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An Introduction to Photographing the Northern/Southern Lights

The northern and southern polar lights have fascinated and hypnotised man for as long as we have graced the planet. The unearthly flame-like lights have been the inspiration of folk tale and legend for generations and since the invention of the camera a holy grail-like conquest for many enthusiast photographers. Named after the Roman Goddess [...]

Beach Photography

Whether a tranquil haven of serenity or a jam-packed platform for sun worshippers, the beach is a perfect location for all genres of photography; macro, documentary, seascape, portrait and even wildlife. Here are some pointers to get your creative juices flowing when it comes to beach photography. Macro and Creative Abstracts Beaches are rife with [...]

10 Tips to Take Great Family Portaits

We are told family comes first, so grab your camera and let’s get snapping… some great family portraits… 10 Tips for Family Portraits If you want that ‘traditional’ family photograph you are going to need to work the role of director to ensure all eyes and faces are on you. Working with a large group [...]

9 Architectural Photography Tips

Classical or contemporary; architectural photography can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Here are some pointers to help you get started… 1. Be sensitive to the direction of light as this can increase contrast, shadows, textures and reflections. High levels of contrast can fool cameras into exposing the scene incorrectly, but shooters can easily [...]

15 Tips for Low Light Landscape Photography

Pin It Capturing scenes in low light remains one of the most challenging aspects of photography, yet the results when executed well can be truly captivating. Whether it’s an energetic cityscape or ethereal seascape the possibilities are endless. Here are a few essentials points to consider before you begin. It’s a good idea to formulate [...]

The Wedding Day Call Sheet: Part 3 – The Evening

This post is the last in a series. Check out the previous posts at The Wedding Day Call Sheet: Part 3 – The Morning and The Wedding Day Call Sheet: Part 3 – The Afternoon. Candids in the Dining Hall With the guests seated, but before the food is served use this as a good [...]

The Wedding Day Call Sheet: Part 2 – The Afternoon

This is part 2 of a series of posts on Wedding Day Call Sheets. Check out Part 1 at The Wedding Day Call Sheet: Part 2 – The Morning. The Ceremony Before the day you’ll need to check with the vicar or registrar to see whether photography during the ceremony is allowed, however most will [...]

The Wedding Day Call Sheet: Part 1 – The Morning

Wedding celebrations can obviously vary widely across faiths and cultures, so take the time to find out what parts of the day or series of days you’ll need to cover before you meet the prospective clients, as this will affect not only your fee, but you’ll need to ensure you have the time, resources and [...]

Wedding Photography 101 (Part 3)

This is the final part of a series on Wedding Photography. Read earlier parts of the series at: Wedding Photography 101 – Part 1 Wedding Photography 101 – Part 2 Work with what you are given You can prepare for everything and every eventuality for a wedding, but the one thing you can’t control is [...]

Wedding Photography 101 (Part 2)

Read Part 1 of this series on Wedding Photography. Lighting To truly master photography, not just the wedding genre, you will need to learn how light affects everything. Invest time in reading, training and experience to perfect techniques as on the day of the shoot you won’t have time to stop and think about what [...]

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