Up until 2018 or so, I was an avid proponent of only photographing in full manual mode, taking control of everything including ISO and white balance. One day, I was chatting to a friend of mine who was (is) a full time professional photographer who asked why I was doing this all the time. WhenContinue reading “Understanding aperture priority (and exposure compensation) to improve your photography”
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The Myth of Technical Perfection: Why Your Photography Is More Than Just Specs
I am going to foreword this piece with a little exception, as some people tend to not realise that while they themselves are photographers, many people are not, or are still learning photography. There are people who will NEED the latest and greatest because of their work, and there are people who WANT the latestContinue reading “The Myth of Technical Perfection: Why Your Photography Is More Than Just Specs”
Nice blurred backgrounds (bokeh) with ANY lens! Here is a guide on how to do it, but why you should really consider a wide aperture lens.
A lot of people think that you must have an F/1.4 lens to create nice creamy bokeh (out of focus background blur), however, you can achieve this effect with almost any lens, even a standard kit lens if you know and understand how that effect is created in the first place. First we will discussContinue reading “Nice blurred backgrounds (bokeh) with ANY lens! Here is a guide on how to do it, but why you should really consider a wide aperture lens.”
Dad And Son Portraits And How We Did It
This afternoon it was just myself and my youngest son, and I had promised him that I would talk him through lighting and cameras and do a little photoshoot with him. Although not a “studio”, I use the boys bedroom when its free and follow a simple set-up to get the results that you haveContinue reading “Dad And Son Portraits And How We Did It”
May Project Complete. The Images And Thoughts On 85mm As A Daily Lens
There’s quick May flew by for me to complete my project… Oh wait! It is only just over half way through the month! Yes, I know, but I have cut the project short due to me having a new toy to play with, and having used the 85mm enough to give you my thoughts. FirstContinue reading “May Project Complete. The Images And Thoughts On 85mm As A Daily Lens”
One Camera One Lens Photography 