Travel photography is one of the most evocative, powerful and popular genres of photography, and whether you work in a professional capacity or as a keen hobbyist there are many ways that you can improve your photos. The best travel photography can truly capture the imaginations of your audience and evoke a real sense of…
Things You Should Do After Buying A New Lens
After you’ve bought a new camera lens you’ll have to overcome your initial excitement of upgrading your setup and take the time to properly inspect it to ensure that it’s all working correctly and has no manufacturing faults. Of course, you’ll want to get straight out there and start working on your projects but before…
Everything You Need To Know About Used Photography Gear
Every photographer is aware of the need to balance getting hold of the gear that you want while keeping your personal budget and finances under control! It’s always tempting to buy more kit and although it will certainly come in handy at some point the costs can quickly mount up! The Pros and Cons of…
How To Make The Most Of Low Lighting In Photography
As a photographer your work revolves around using the light in the environment to take pictures and so when you find yourself faced with low lit conditions it can feel like there’s nothing you can do – however, nothing could be further from the truth! Many of the most beautiful scenes, portraits and views are…
All You Need To Know About Selecting A Lens For Videography
When you’re choosing what lens to use in your own videography it’s important to understand the range of options that are available to you and how the lens that you are using can impact on every aspect of your work. When selecting a lens you need to adapt to the situation and the scenario that…
How To Select The Best Lens For Your Camera
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…
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…
Which Are the Best Applications For Post-Processing Video & Photo?
Post processing, also known as post production or editing, is a vital part of the workflow of creatives and refers to everything which goes on after you have taken the actual photo or shot the video. The entire endeavor of post processing is highly subjective and so it’s hard to pin down specific rules or…
Why Is Aperture Important 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…
Complete Guide To Disposable Cameras
Disposable cameras were all the rage in the 1990’s but since the introduction of the relatively low cost digital and mobile phone cameras they have taken something of a back seat in the world of photography. Nonetheless, they still maintain a strange kind of charm and have practical and artistic uses in many different situations….