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3 Times to Use An On Camera Flash Unit
Ever wondered exactly when and why you might want to use a dedicated flash unit (such as a speedlight) in photography?
In this blog post, I’m going to break down the 3 most common ways that natural light photographers will supplement existing light with an on camera flash unit!
From Beginner To Advanced Photographer: A Complete Guide to Your Photography Journey
When you first start out in photography, there is SO much to learn, so much information being thrown at you, and so much to discover that you can feel like you’re being pulled in twenty different directions at the same time!
But even after you have been shooting for a while, there can still be a question about what your NEXT steps should be. Photographers never truly stop learning or trying something new, so in some ways you are always on a learning pathway (there isn’t a finish line as such!) but what areas need your attention after you have mastered the basics?
Over the years, I’ve considered this a LOT, and have a loose learning pathway that I want to share with you. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t prescriptive, and you definitely don’t have to follow this exactly, but the following can serve as a guide as to what to focus on first if you’re a beginner, or where to go next if you’re more experienced.
How to Create Fall Colors in Photoshop
Want to get those awesome fall colors in photos? Then watch this video for an easy way to get fall colors using Photoshop, perfect for times when the colours in real life are less than vibrant.
The Secrets to Taking Great Beach Photos
Want to know how to get good pictures at the beach? Then this is for you! Today we’re going to look at how to plan your beach photoshoot to get the best results, along with some tips for beach photography, including what time of day to shoot, what to wear for portraits at the beach, what equipment you will need, ideal camera settings and much, much more!
4 Tips To Make Your Pictures Look More Professional
You know the feeling. You've just taken a bunch of shots and excitedly uploaded them to the computer, but looking at them on the screen you feel a bit deflated. You know that something isn't quite right, but you can't quite put your finger on what's missing - and you have no idea what to do about it! We've all been there (and still can be!)
When you feel your images are a bit "meh", the chances are you are missing a key component from them. Getting great, artistic, professional looking images is a puzzle - there are lots of different ingredients and factors that go into any one image, and the more of these factors that are right, the more "wow" your image is! Simple maths 😀
5 Ways To Use Movement in Photography
Incorporating movement in photography is a great way to add a little something extra to your images and take them to the next level, so that’s what we’re going to dive into in this blog post!
Movement can give you photos a more dynamic look, help us see things photographically that we couldn’t with the naked eye, or just allow us to unleash our inner artist.
It’s also just damned fun to experiment with, so today, I’m going to share with you 5 different ways you can use movement in your photos, with some tips and example photos to get you started with each one.
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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…