Understanding the Trade-Off: Why High-Speed Sync (HSS) Isn’t Always the Best Choice

High-Speed Sync (HSS) is a feature on many flashes and strobes that allows you to use shutter speeds faster than your camera’s native maximum flash sync speed (often around 1/200th or 1/250th of a second). It sounds brilliant and I have used it extensively, however while this sounds incredibly useful—especially for freezing action or shootingContinue reading “Understanding the Trade-Off: Why High-Speed Sync (HSS) Isn’t Always the Best Choice”

A Portrait Shoot On A Wet Day With The ZF

I had so many plans for today, but the weather got in the way. And so it was to Plan B! A selfie session where I was just experimenting with light and a reflector and passing away an hour. I grabbed all my gear, went to the studio and took just over a dozen shots,Continue reading “A Portrait Shoot On A Wet Day With The ZF”

An All Day Wedding With Victoria And Kris

It was a wonderful weekend photographing the lovely Victoria and Kris. It all took place at the Grand Hotel in Port Talbot, and it was an enjoyable. Starting at 11.30am for images with the groom and then the bride, the day was long but eventful. By 10pm, I was shattered, but my job was done!Continue reading “An All Day Wedding With Victoria And Kris”

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”

A Summer Pier Shoot With Claudia

We were lucky to have amazing weather for a shoot that had been planned for a long time by my fellow photographer David. We met up with Claudia at Penarth Pier near Cardiff and then enjoyed three hours of photography with an exceptional model. Obviously I took along the Nikon Z6ii and the Nikon ZF,Continue reading “A Summer Pier Shoot With Claudia”