The Bargehouse is a raw, atmospheric former industrial warehouse situated in the heart of the Southbank, right next to the Oxo Tower. Built in the late 1800's it's had a chequered past and is now a …
How To Take Better Street Photos – 8 Things You Can Do Right Now
A commonly held belief is that the best way to take better street photos is to endlessly wander from place to place with a camera at the ready, shooting from the hip and snatching shots of fleeting …
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5 Ways To Build Your Reputation As A Photographer
Imagine chatting to a photography friend who recently sold a print for £350. You congratulate her only to discover that it was the fourth print she has sold this month. Brilliant for your friend, but …
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How to Find Wedding Photography Clients
Are you are an aspiring photographer who wants to find wedding photography clients? Are struggling to find ways to promote yourself? Do you have a website, a few weddings under your belt, and some …
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The 5 Best Landscape Photography Locations In London
Unpack your wide-angle lens, dust off your tripod, and... Explore our 5 Best Landscape Photography Locations In London. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be in the wilds of Dorset to …
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How To Get Rid Of Your Mediocre Photos
Are you disappointed with the majority of the photos you take? Do you wish you could take better photos? You're definitely not the only one. We surveyed photography enthusiasts to find out what …
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Vintage Aviation & 30s Shoot in an Abandoned Wind Tunnel
We bet you didn't know how much you wanted to shoot in an abandoned wind tunnel. We have exclusive use of the historic Farnborough Wind Tunnels and will host a 30s / WWII / vintage aviation …
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Long Exposure Techniques in Photography
Using long exposure techniques gives photographers the ability to transform scenes into magical photographs. Here we show you the skills and equipment behind this rewarding type of …
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What Is Urban Photography?
Urban photography is often referred to in the same context as street photography but it's a broader genre that can include anything within a built-up, urban environment. Focusing on the study of …
Portrait Photography Training
Earlier this month we did a one to one portrait photography training session with wedding photographer, Tania Jonas. Tania runs a successful wedding photography business with her partner Steve, they …
Photographers Map Of London
Our ever evolving map is a resource for anyone interested in finding the best photography related places in London. The map contains well known locations and hidden gems. Everything from shops to the …
Why it’s good to reflect in photography
Simple, yet effective, reflections can give a beautiful, surreal or abstract dimension to your photography. Many reflective surfaces have the potential to be used in your photos; from windows to …
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Lessons from 10 years as a Portrait Photographer
by Andrew Mason. I've been taking photos of people for a living now for over 10 years. I love the variety of characters that I meet, and I feel privileged to be asked to do something which is …
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Off Camera Flash Kit
Here's a list of recommended kit to get you started with off camera flash: Yongnuo Flashes are affordable, powerful and easy to use. This one has manual power control, is reliable and has a great …
Light Painting Workshop
Head into the dark with your camera, a 36exp tutor and a bunch of coloured lights on our light painting workshop to create light orbs, electric smoke and more. On this workshop we will work on …
How To Create a Stunning Print
Here at 36exp, we don't make enough prints and rely too much on viewing images on an iPad, TV or Laptop. This is bad, because whenever we make the effort to print a photo it usually looks amazing. A …
Portrait & Fashion Photography Workshop with Dan Kennedy
Our Portrait & Fashion Photography Shoot with Dan Kennedy gave 12 photographers the opportunity to work with and learn from celebrity and fashion photographer, Dan Kennedy. Some of Dan's …
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100 Photography Tips
Here it is, our mammoth list of 100 Photography Tips from the 36exp Photography School. There are photography tips here for every type of photographer from beginner to advanced, so sit back and …
10 Portrait Photography Tips
What are fundamental things you need to get right with portraits? Here's our checklist of 10 Portrait Photography Tips that will make you a better portrait photographer. Image by Luke …
Ten Bad Photography Habits To Break
Everyone has some bad habits, photographers included. Over the years we've had the chance to meet lots of people who are passionate about photography, and noticed a few recurring habits which are not …
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How To Use Your Camera
A crash course to give you an understanding of how to use your DSLR or compact system camera properly to take better photos. Through practice, clear explanations and demonstration, you will …
How To Create Light Trails
Light trails are a fun way of doing something a little bit different with photography. Once you know how to create light trails you will discover that you can create shapes and patterns using the …
What is White Balance?
On your camera you'll see a setting for white balance. Ever wondered what this means in photography terms? Read this article to find out. The first thing to realise is that the colour of light from …
Using Hard, Direct Light Creatively
Light comes in two types - hard and soft. Hard light comes from a small light source (e.g. direct sun, or direct flash); you see clearly defined edges to your shadows with hard light. Soft light …
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How To Show Motion Blur In A Photo
Any movement that happens while your shutter is open will be recorded by the sensor. If something moves during that time, it won’t be rendered as a single sharp position but as a streak across the …
The Relationship Between Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO combine to control how bright or dark the image is (the exposure). I like to think of the exposure triangle when talking about them. Using different …
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Camera Sensor & Resolution
Every camera has a sensor to capture light. The light captured on the sensor is what forms the image. What is a camera sensor? A camera sensor is made up of millions of tiny light-collecting dots …
The Number 1 Piece Of Kit That Every Photographer Should Own
People often ask us about buying more camera kit. Without fail we always recommend that the next piece of kit that anyone should buy after their camera is a 50mm f1.8 lens. Here's why: Narrow Depth …
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Off Camera Flash Workshop
Join us for our Off Camera Flash Workshop which takes place in Leake Street, Waterloo. It is two hours of simple instruction and hands on practice, which will demystify all of the confusing …
5 Tips For Photographing Fireworks
Taking photos of fireworks can be lots of fun, here are our top 5 tips for getting great shots of the display: Use a tripod and long shutter speeds. The best fireworks photos are those with light …
Top 3 Things To Do With Your Camera After Dark
"The clocks have changed and now it's dark most of the time. Oh no, how am I going to keep taking photos!?" Don't worry, just sit back, relax and read our top 3 suggestions for things to do with …
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Capturing The Moment
The pioneer of street photography and photojournalism, Henri Cartier Bresson, who published a booked called The Decisive Moment, said "There is a creative fraction of a second when you are taking a …
One to One Portrait Photography Course London
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than a stroll along the Southbank with nothing better to do that take a few portraits. A recent 36exp client chose to do a 3 hour one to one photography …
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Every snake tells a story
Anthony Kingsley shot this great portrait, including a snake. When we asked him what the story was behind the shot, Anthony told us: "There's not much of a story behind the snake. My son …
How one to one training gave a banker skills you don’t learn in the boardroom.
We've trained more than 800 photographers of all ages and skill levels to develop and enhance their photographic ability. Here's the story of Jon Morton Smith, who took advantage of our One to One …
Making Money From Photography
If you're thinking about and turning your photography hobby into something that makes you some money on the side, or if you're dreaming of becoming a full time pro, this presentation will introduce …