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5 Ways to Use Pinterest for Photography Inspiration
Although you might not think so, Pinterest can be an amazing resource for photographers when used in the right way! It can be a wonderful source of inspiration, whether you need some ideas for planning for a session, a little help when trying to define your own style, and can even help you create your own inspirational images!
I know many people think of Pinterest for photographers in a negative way, because they either compare themselves to the photographers on there (and think they find themselves lacking!), or they try to re-create an image they have seen down to the last detail and wonder why it doesn't good as the original.
But Pinterest can definitely be used as a force for good - you just have to know how to use it :)
In this post, I'm going to give you some ideas for ways you can use Pinterest to help you get the most from this platform for growing your photography skills and creating gorgeous images.
7 Tips for Capturing the Details in Lifestyle Photography
One of the things that draws me to lifestyle photography more than any other kind is that I love detail shots. Whilst I also enjoy a good portrait - and I think that they are just as important to photograph too - I believe detail shots can be just as beautiful as any other type of images, and as it requires you to slow down and be a little bit more purposeful when shooting, really allows you to see the beauty in your everyday life.
Here are some tips for helping you capture the details in lifestyle photography.
Composition Tip: Shoot at Eye Level
When we are first starting out, we tend to take images from the same position all the time - from standing. (When shooting children, this means we are generally shooting down on them) Whilst this is fine for some images, most of the time we will want to get down and shoot on the same level as our subject. Doing so allows you to create more of a connection between the viewer and the subject, and can add a bit more impact to an image.
What is a fast lens and why should I get one?
You may have heard the term "fast lenses" or "flat glass" o your photography travels, and wondered what the hell that meant, and whether that meant you had to go and get one of them too.
In this post, I'm going to break down what fast glass actually is, and why having one in your lens arenas is a good idea!
Why you might want an external flash...
Anyone else noticing how dark it's getting? Winter is on it's way! As much as I love the dark evenings for a new host of shooting opportunities, one of the things I picked up last year that I had been hankering after for ages was a Canon Speedlite to help with my indoor pictures over the dark winter months.
I thought it might be helpful for some of you to understand why you might need or want to use an external flash on some occasions, especially now that the day light hours are getting shorter!
Photography Project Ideas
Are you in need of some new photography project ideas? Here are 15 ideas to improve your photography, kick start your creativity and document your days!
If you have been shooting for a few years like myself, it can start to feel like you are simply photographing the same things, in the same way, every day. This is when a creative photography project can help you break out of a rut and have you capturing something different! It not only gives you a new focus, and something new to reach for, but it can also help improve your photography skills immensely so they are great for beginners to more seasoned photographers alike.
For that reason, I have been thinking about tackling a new project next year (to keep me on my toes!) and thought it would be fun to share some of the photography project ideas I have come across in my travels - see what you think....
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…