It’s amazing what you can do with a standard DSLR camera these days but if you want to specialise or open up a world of new possibilities then choosing the right camera lens is vital. It can be pretty mind boggling to choose from the enormous range of lenses available on the market but if…
How To Find The Best Photography Tour
Photography tours are a unique way to learn about your camera, explore a new country or place and meet like minded fellow travelers and potential friends for life. They are designed to be a trip that gives you the best photo opportunities in spectacular and usual locations while you receive advice and tips from a…
Things You Should Consider Before Investing In A Prime Lens
A prime lens is a type of lens that has a fixed focal length as opposed to a zoom lens which has a variable focal length. Traditionally, the term ‘prime lens’ has often been used to refer to the primary lens in a system of combination lenses. In this case, the prime, or primary lens,…
Which Is The Best Place to Buy Photography Gear?
When it comes to buying new equipment you have to balance a number of factors including the price point, the quality of the gear and the reliability of the retailer. This means that deciding where to buy your equipment from can be tricky but there are some general rules you can bank on to help…
What is Aperture in Photography?
When you take a photograph the lens of your camera has to open to allow the light to pass through it to be recorded as a photo. The aperture is the opening of the lens and is measured in terms of how much it does so. In a very practical sense you can think of…
A Guide to Product Photography For Beginners.
Product photography is a thriving type of commercial work that is used to present items in the best light to attract buyers and promote the company’s brand. Perfect focus, a carefully considered background and the right depth of field are all essential to achieve results which will sell the product and with editing software you…
What Are the Fundamentals of Long Shot Photography?
One of the first things that students of photography need to master is the various types of shots that they can employ to best capture the essence of their subject and deliver what they envisaged for the photo. The long shot is used in both photography and videography. It is a powerful way of instantly…
How to be a Successful Fitness Photographer?
Fitness and gym photography is a specialised genre that seeks to represent the strength, healthy living and hard work that enthusiasts from all walks of life put into achieving the impressive results that they do! There are two main commercial aspects to gym photography; on the one hand it is used to promote the athletes…
What is a Photo Fair? Best Photo Fairs in the World.
Photography fairs are amazing melting pots that bring together world famous photographers, curators and gallery owners but they also present a unique opportunity for new talent to be seen on a bigger stage. Photo fairs give members of the public a rare chance to discover the latest trends in the industry, attend workshops and even…
How to Choose the Right Location for a Photograph
Every photo has a background and more often than not this is largely dictated by the location that the photo is shot in; and so selecting a good location for your photo shoot is fundamental to achieving the results you envisioned. The location of a photo will inevitably form an integral part of the narrative…