How do I know which camera I should buy?
Of all the questions I regularly get asked, the ones about cameras are always at the top of the list… What camera should I...
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What is Rim-Lighting?
Rim Lighting is easy Rim-lighting (or back-lighting) can transform a portrait from the ordinary to the spectacular. Catching the light from the behind can...
Shooting portraits by windows with natural light
The above image was taken by a lovely lady called Heather (a previous student of mine). It was captured at my wedding and shows Linda...
Five Tips on Photographing Sunsets
Everyone loves a good sunset There’s something evocative that draws the eye of every photographer when the sun sinks down low on the horizon...
Why I don’t like IBIS
Let’s consider a hypothetical situation. You are twenty-something, you’re female and you’re on holiday in Turkey. You have a camera with a reasonably long...
A Camera for Christmas?
Leaving your camera on AUTO will work for most of the time, but with the camera making all the decisions for you, you can expect a number of issues to arise.
Which lens should I buy first?
So you now own a nice camera and you’re beginning to think about which lens you should buy next. The choice seems overwhelming and you don’t want to make an expensive mistake.
Avoid blurry photos Pt. 3
In part two we looked at image softness caused by shutter speeds that were too slow. Now we tackle burry photos caused by poor focusing techniques and how to ensure that the lens renders a sharp image.
Avoid blurry photos Pt.1
A question came in on my Facebook page recently about problems with image sharpness. This can be a big issue for lots of people...
