One of the more rewarding genres of photography is that of Newborn Photography. In a previous post I touched (very briefly) on the subject and thought a more in-depth post specifically providing newborn photography tips for beginners could be very useful to my readers – and will possibly even benefit those with newborn photography experience. … Read more
When writing my previous post on photography lighting kits I came across several really great value-for-money photography lighting equipment for beginners. My first thought was how much of a time-saver it would have been if I could have had a well-researched, and honest view, on what to buy when I was looking for some lighting equipment, at … Read more
No photography gear is complete without a decent photography lighting kit. Owning a lighting kit and learning how to make the most of it takes anyone’s photography to the next level (or two). Understanding and being able to manipulate light to create the image you want/envisage is the key to taking your skills to the … Read more
There are a variety of ways you can photograph the stars and the night sky and each will depend your intended outcome. For example the techniques used in photographing the Milky Way galaxy are different to those used to photograph star trails. Likewise a night sky filled with stars over an urban environment needs a … Read more
Using neutral density filters can change ordinary landscapes into masterpieces and knowing when to use neutral density filters is equally as important as knowing how to use them. I mention landscapes simply because that is what ND filters are mainly used for but they can be used for all genres of photography when the situation … Read more
The best Neutral density filters for photography are ND filters that are easy to use and produce true images time after time, with 100% colour rendition, no loss of quality and zero vignetting. I don’t profess to know the ins-and-outs of every brand but I do know a bit about ND filters from my own … Read more
Are you searching for the best photography gloves for cold weather? Well fellow photographer have I got good news for you! Look no further than this full review of the Heat 3 Smart Gloves, rated by extreme weather photographers as the best gloves in even the coldest of conditions. I discovered the existence of these … Read more
Following on my recent posts of tips for taking photos of wildlife and wild birds I thought it might be an idea to expand on the subject and provide some tips for cold weather photography. Cold weather photography presents it’s own unique challenges and who better to write a post on it than Tracey Lund, a … Read more
I’m really excited to be writing an article on wild bird photography techniques and tips. I have intentionally used the term “wild” because I think all birds should be wild and free as indeed I do with animals. But even if they are caged they are fast moving and a challenge. What spoils cage bird … Read more
Wildlife photography tips – how does one cover a subject that is so broad and diverse? Wild life can be anything from plants and fungi, rabbits hopping around in a city park, polar bears in the arctic or Africa’s Great Migration! There is a great deal of wonderful diversity in this amazing world we live … Read more
