Various tips and shortcuts I have discovered along the way that make things easier for me
I am often asked my opinion of what is a good tripod. Most times my honest answer is welcome, occasionally it isn’t welcome at all. When it isn’t it is usually when someone has spotted, or bought, a bargain and just wants confirmation that it is a bargain. Well that depends on the definition of … Read more
In this post I am hoping to sell you on the attractions of low-key photography. Before I tell you what I like about it let me try to answer the question “What is Low Key Photography?” An obvious place to start would be with the official definition – official definitions can be boring but in … Read more
“Can you teach me how to shoot the moon?” someone asked me when I posted the image above on FaceBook.It’s not even a great image but it is an interesting one – especially when zoomed in. As result, I thought I would write an article on camera settings and general techniques for taking photos of … Read more
Computer and other screens vary in their resoultions, color components, brightness etc. and for consistent results you really need to calibrate your monitor for photography. This is particularly important if you print your photos. It can be extremely frustratingand expensive to order prints and find that they don’t look like what you thought they would. … Read more
Deciding between 35mm versus 50mm prime lens can seem a hard decision to make – especially for the newbie photographer buying their first prime lens. It needn’t be difficult and I will show you an easy method to decided which will suit your needs best by using your 18-55mm kit lens. Before I go any … Read more
Very few photographers know how to use “exposure compensation”. Understanding what it does is the first step to learning how useful it can be.The “Exposure Compensation” function is indicated by the little plus/minus button normally situated near the shutter button.In this post I explain how to use exposure compensation to add more depth to your … Read more
“What is white balance in photography?” – I think this is such a great question. Not all lighting is the same and an understanding of the different types of lighting, and how to adjust for them, is essential to good photography. Read more about colour balance and the effect light has on colour here. I … Read more
One of the questions I am often asked is how to photograph flying birds. It seems everyone wants to try it but few know where to start. Photographing birds in flight is fun! Birds in flight move at high speeds and invariably you will be photographing a back-lit subject. These two elements make for a … Read more
Let’s face it a good photograph starts with an in-focus image and I am going to explain some basic concepts and ideas that will get you to take tack sharp photos like a pro – assuming that is the aim of the photo you are taking. You may not always want everything in frame to … Read more
