Why Most Photos Don’t Say Anything
Decide what the photo is about before you take it, not after. Most photos are unclear. Not in a technical sense. Unclear in what they’re actually about. What the photographer wanted to say, what they saw, what mattered to them in that moment. That part’s usually missing. Take a market. Walk around with a camera...
The Power of Total Symmetry: How to Clean Up Your Urban Photography
Have you ever looked back at your city photos and felt like something was missing? You’re standing in front of incredible architecture, surrounded by intricate textures, geometric lines, and dramatic shadows, yet the final image feels cluttered, overwhelming, and chaotic. When you’re shooting urban environments, visual overload is your biggest enemy. Cities bombard our eyes...
How to Master London Cityscape Photography
Capturing the cityscapes in London takes more than just turning up and pressing the shutter. Read our guide on how to photograph the city well.
How to Improve Your Eye as a Photographer
How to Improve Your Eye as a Photographer One of the most frustrating stages in a photographer’s journey is when your images are technically fine: the exposure is correct and the focus is sharp, but they still feel visually flat. It is easy to look at experienced photographers and wonder how they instantly spot incredible...
Why You Should Use Auto ISO
Have you ever taken a photo that looked great on the back of your camera, only to realise later that it is slightly blurry? Camera shake is frustrating. Fortunately, there is a simple setting that can help you avoid it completely. Auto ISO is an incredibly useful tool to have in your photography toolkit. It...
Full Frame: Is the Upgrade Actually Worth It?
Is full-frame photography worth the cost? Discover the pros and cons of full-frame vs. APS-C, including low-light performance, lens costs, and portability.
How To Work Properly With The Lightroom Library Module
The Library module is where good workflows are built (or broken) Most Lightroom problems don’t start in the Develop module. They start much earlier – in the Library. The Library module isn’t exciting, but it’s where speed, confidence, and sanity come from. Get this right and editing becomes easier. Get it wrong and Lightroom...
How To Take Good Photos With A Wide Angle Lens
Shooting with a wide angle to be challenging, but with our tips you will know how to take good photos with a wide angle lens.
Mirrorless vs DSLR – A Comparison
I’ve been a Nikon shooter since I got ‘properly’ into photography with a Nikon F65 almost 20 years ago. During that time frame I’be progressed and spent the last 10 years a a full time photographer, shooting mainly corporate portraits for clients in London. Although I’ve stuck with Nikon throughout my photography career, it’s not...
Light Modifiers In 1 Minute
Pressed for time, but need to know your beauty dish from your octa? Here you go.... https://www.36exp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Light-Moidfiers-Insta-copy.mp4 If you want to know everything about lighting, click here