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Camera Lenses Explained: Understand All The Functions of Your Camera Lens!
Ever looked at your camera lenses and wonder what everything does? Then this is the blog post for you!
I’ll explain everything you can see on your lens, so what each switch does, and what that funny little window thing is meant for too 😀
Learning about the tools of your trade is important, so take five minutes to cast your eye over this, and have your camera lenses explained…..
Lifestyle vs Documentary Photography: What’s the difference?
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the difference between lifestyle and documentary photography, and which one suits your style and way of photographing best?
The truth is, the line between the two can be a little bit blurred and fuzzy, as there is just a few subtle distinctions that separate them, so it is easy to confuse them with one another, or even find yourself doing both from time to time!
So this blog post, we are going to get into a high level overview of both lifestyle and documentary photography, and see what those differences are, and whether it should matter to you….
6 Tips for Beautiful Everyday Life Photography
The main reason I pick up my camera is for everyday life photography - in other words, to capture those beautiful, everyday, mundane moments that make up my day to day life. I want to document “real” life, all the little things that happen in between birthdays and vacations and holidays, that many people don’t take the time to capture (but then wish they did)
If you feel the same way, then you are going to love this post, because I’m going to go through 6 different tips that will help you beautifully capture your own everyday moments.
How to Find & Use Open Shade in Photography for Better Photos
Today we are going to have tutorial on LIGHT - specifically how to find and use open shade in photography, so you can take more flattering photos.
First of all, raise your hand: how many times have you read / heard that you should shoot in the hours just before sunset or just after sunrise (a.k.a the Golden Hour), for the best light?
And how many times did you mutter under your breath that that’s freakin’ impossible to do all the time, especially if you have kids? (yes, I hear you)
The good news is, there is a way to photograph in full sun, even at midday, hat still allows you to get nice, soft even light on your subjects, AND is easy to use!
It’s called open shade, and in this photography lighting tutorial, I’m going to show examples of where you can find open shade, and how to use it for the most flattering results.
Let’s jump in!
How to Make A Watermark In Photoshop in 5 Simple Steps
For any images you want to put online, you are probably going to want to add a watermark to your images. The good news is you can easily create a watermark in Photoshop, and just in a matter of minutes, and that’s what I’m going to show you today!
A watermark helps protect your images, to make it difficult for anyone to use them without your permission (and also so that everyone knows who took that gorgeous photograph!) so it’s worth taking the time to do it if you post your images publicly.
(And If you are in business, a watermark can also be a great way to help market your business for free!)
Read on for your step by step guide on how to create a watermark in Photoshop...
35mm vs 50mm lens - which one is right for you?
The two lenses that I see people deliberating over a lot is the 35mm vs 50mm prime lenses, so if you are currently having an internal debate between these two, and wondering whether the 35mm or 50mm would suit you best, read on…
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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…