Portraits are one of the most powerful and impactful genres of photography but taking the perfect shot is not always as easy as it might first appear! It’s essential to practise your portrait photography to get the best results but there are also practical, tried and tested tips and advice that you can start putting…
How You Can Enlarge Photos And Print Without Losing Quality
There are some photos that either surprise you with how well they came out or capture a special moment that you never want to forget. On other occasions, you might be putting together a photography exhibition or creating a poster, or larger scale prints, to hang on the walls of your home or workplace. In…
Cold Weather Photography – Important Things To Know
Working in cold weather can be hugely exhilarating for photographers, and while most other people would prefer to stay indoors if you get out into the wilds you can take some incredible photos! The cold weather often brings snow, ice and hail with it, all fantastic elements to work with as a photographer. Crisp white…
Complete Guide To Color Correction And Color Grading
There are two primary types of color manipulation that takes place in post production and these are commonly known as color correction and color grading. There’s often confusion about the differences between color correction and color grading – and sometimes the words are also, mistakenly, used interchangeably. The two processes do have similarities however, they…
Great Reasons Why You Should Learn Photography Before Videography
There are no hard and fast rules, as with any artistic or creative pursuit, however, there are many working professionals who advise that it’s usually better to master photography before you take the leap into the world of videography. Photography will give you an invaluable grounding in the basics of composition, lighting, different types of…
Complete History Of Color Photography For Beginners
The first color photo was taken by Thomas Sutton in Edinburgh, Scotland. The photograph was taken in 1861. When photography was invented in the early 1800’s it was a difficult, expensive and complex process to create a permanent image. These limitations meant that it remained a pursuit that only wealthy inventors and those with significant…
Which Mobile Phone Has The Best Camera?
With the incredible advancements in technology and the field of photography we live in a world where anyone can carry a high quality camera with them everywhere they go, in the form of a mobile phone. Convenient, reliable and with some great filters and functions, the right mobile phone can be the photographer’s best friend….