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5 Surefire Ways to Take Your Photos to The Next Level
Here’s 5 things I focus on that help me break out of my comfort zone and create more interesting photos, even when the subject matter itself might be totally mundane.
5 Reasons Why Understanding Light Will Make You A Better Photographer
Being able to identify, understand and modify light is one of the most important skills you can master in photography.
Why, I hear you ask?!
Because knowing how to use light effectively will allow you to turn everyday, mundane scenes into something magical and awe-inspiring, help you feel confident shooting in ANY type of light at any time of day, allow you to get more creative images AND make you feel inspired to pick up your camera every waking moment.
Not bad for something that is essentially free 😉
Of course, light is fundamentally important in photography (since without it we would only have a black frame!) but going beyond simply seeing light for the sake of exposure is what allows us to convey depth, mood and emotion in our photos.
In short, it’s that magic missing ingredient that lifts up every single image, and makes it look “otherworldly”.
Which is why, once you have mastered the fundamentals of photography (such as shooting in manual mode, getting sharp focus and using composition and ideally, knowing how to edit those images!) then then next thing I recommend is learning more about LIGHT.
So here’s 4 big reasons why learning about light will have a big impact on your images….
Lenses for Child Photography: My 3 Must Have Lenses
Capturing the perfect shot of your little ones can be challenging, but the right lens can make all the difference. Check out my expert recommendations for the best lenses for child photography!
5 Tips for Capturing Joy in Child Photography
It can sometimes be the Nirvana of child photography - getting images where your child looks happy, full and joy and completely carefree…..unlike the moody face you normally get :-)
But it is totally doable! There’s just a few things to keep in mind.
In this week’s blog post, I’ve got five tips for you that will help you capture the joy of children, whether you are photographing your own family, or for client sessions if you’re in business.
7 Essential Tips for Shooting with a 50mm f1.8 Lens
Shooting with a 50mm f1.8 lens can be a game-changer for your photography. Follow these tips to make the most of this versatile lens.
Stuck in a rut? Try this photography challenge!
If you’re feeling in a rut with your photography, or you just don’t feel inspired to pick up your camera, then this is for you!
I’m sharing with you a quick, 30 minute photography challenge you can do that will help you break out of your photography rut, PLUS I’m going to give you some prompts for inspiration whilst doing it!
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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…