Today I have 10 tips for you that will help you be prepared for anything on Christmas morning - these tips will help you with everything from choosing your camera settings, to how to use the light effectively, and practical tips that will all work together to help you capture awesome memories of your Christmas morning. 

I want to share with you the 7 most common mistakes beginner photographers make, so you can learn what to avoid, and most importantly, what to do instead so that you can master your camera, and get photos you love.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to share with you some tips for working in low light, that will hopefully help you get photos that you love, even in the dark winter months ahead.

Learn the common camera settings mistakes that most new photographers make, and how to choose the right camera settings to avoid noise, and get clear, sharp photos!

Learn my 4 step process for shooting and culling my photos that helps me stop overshooting, and cull with intention!

Don't miss out on capturing amazing moments during your travels! Find out what 7 essential photography gear items I always pack for vacations and travels.

Curious about how long it takes to learn photography? This post breaks down the process and provides tips for accelerating the timescale!

Don't let blurry or out-of-focus photos ruin your shots! Find out if you need to calibrate your camera lens and how to do it with this helpful guide.

From patriotic props to festive backdrops, these 4th of July picture ideas will help you capture the essence of the holiday. Get ready to snap some amazing photos!

From spot metering to evaluative metering, this guide explains the five types of metering modes and helps you choose the right one for your photography needs.

Capture the perfect family memories with these 15 fun and creative summer photoshoot ideas. From beach silhouettes to fun photo props, there's something for everyone.

Say goodbye to glasses glare in your photos with these simple tricks! Learn how to adjust lighting, angles, and more to get the best results.

Are you tired of relying on auto mode for your photography? This guide will teach you how to gradually make the switch to manual mode and take control of your shots.

Auto to Awesome is a beginner course, and Advanced Light & Composition, is an advanced, next level course but a question I get asked all the time is “which of these courses is right for me?” so if you were wondering the same thing, I wanted to take a moment to break down what course might suit you best, based on what skills you currently have, and where you want to get to!

Do you struggle with how to use light in photography? Or find yourself using the same “safe light” over and over again because you don’t know how to control or work with more challenging light? If you do, then you’re not alone!

When you think about it, it makes sense that photographers would struggle with it, because it literally is the single most important element in any photograph! Photography literally means “painting with light” so it’s so incredibly important that we, as photographers, understand how light behaves, and how to manipulate it.

But much of the time, it’s our mindset that holds us back more than anything! We believe certain things, and because we do, we fail to see and exploit the opportunities around us.

For myself, breaking free of always having “perfect” light, and forcing myself to work with what’s available, has allowed me to be more creative, feel more inspired and confident, and create images that are better than ever!

All light may not be equal, and some light is better than others, but if you approach light with the right mentality, it will reward you with some of your best images :)

Here’s some of the ways that I used to hold myself back - check them out and see if you recognise any of these!!