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A camera monopod has been on my shopping radar for longer than I care to remember. I wanted a one for those times I was patiently (turning to impatience) waiting for “the right moment“. You know the times I mean – like when you are shooting: sports photography birds (particularly birds in flight, believe it … Read more
“Cute Camera Bags for Women” – not a likely title for me to write about but there is a story behind why I chose it. It stems from a discussion I had with a friend that went something like this: Linda : “Lawrence – how do I say this nicely? … Can I make a suggestion?” Me (warily): “Yeah … Read more
In this post I will help you find the best point and shoot camera currently available for your specific needs and I will also guide you in what to look for in your new camera. Photography plays a big part in our lives these days, particularly with social media. SmartPhones have come a long way … Read more
Using the best portrait photography backdrops will elevate your portraiture above anyone elses. Portrait photography is all about the subject – the face/s in front of your camera. There are a number of ways to ensure that you get the image you are trying to portray from make-up and colour coding through to lighting and … Read more
Considering all the permutations and personal preferences of a million photographers it’s a big ask to suggest what the Best Mirrorless Camera Bag is – I decided to take on the challenge. I’ve broken the subject into 5 distinct categories (see the Table of Contents below) and present you with 2 bags from each category. … Read more
You’ve probably invested a substantial amount in purchasing a camera and some amazing lenses – the best you can afford right? Well then it makes sense that you should look after them – both when handling them and when they are not in use. Your gear is well engineered and robustly built but still … Read more
Photography metering modes can be a bit confusing to the beginner/newbie. I thought a simple explanation of how they work and differ would benefit my followers. And of coourse with all the other buttons, settings and menus to contend with are metering modes important enough to concern yourself with them? Do you ever get frustrated … Read more
I am a big fan of reading and using books as a reference and in this post I present you with 40 of the best photography books available today. There are thousands of photography books at very reasonable prices and deciding which one (or two) would solve your problem can be frustrating – they all … Read more
Take a look at the Wikipedia definition of a beauty dish and you will likely come away more confused than ever – I sure started wondering if I knew what it was. What follows is an easy-to-understand answer to the question “What is a Beauty Dish?” – Wikipedias definition not withstanding. I will also describe … Read more
Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres around as has been since photography first began. This post covers basic landscape photography tips and techniques, the essential equipment you will need and composition ideas. What is Landscape Photography A tricky question to answer … landscape photography can be anything from a huge expansive scene … Read more
