This is where we share what we've learned from years of shooting and teaching photography in London. You'll find practical guides on composition, light, and camera techniques. Whether you're working through the basics or looking to develop your own style, these posts are written to help you take better photos and understand why they work.
New articles are added regularly, covering everything from street and cityscape photography to gear comparisons and editing workflow. Browse the archive below, or check out our photography courses and one to one training if you want more hands on guidance.
How To Beat The Competition
Starting out in the business of making money with photography means that you will encounter other photographers, and other solutions, that are attempting to solve the problems that your potential clients are facing. All photographers would all love to sail into an ocean of generous clients who love what you do and pay you without...
How To Create Photography That People Pay For
Making photography as a product, something that people buy, can require a shift in a photographer’s thinking. It means you have to change the purpose of your photography from being something that you create purely because you like it to something that serves a purpose for someone else. To sell photography, you have to become...
The First Step To Growing Your Following
Those of us who take photos regularly battle with finding an audience for the images we create. If you are trying to build a following, there is one question you should ask before creating an image.
30 Ways To Make Money With Photography
There are so many different and diverse ways to make money with photography that it should be possible for anyone with a passion for photography and the right skillset to carve out a profitable niche if they do it properly. For our purposes, a niche is a specialist genre of photography that you can call...
The Four Things You Need To Have A Successful Photography Business
Do you have an ambition to make some money with your photography? The good news is: That’s a great place to start from. Having the ambition to make money with photography is a solid base to build from. But, setting up your own business and having success with it is not something that happens to...
5 Ways To Eliminate Stress From Your Photography
You head out to take some photos and yet again don’t get the shots you want. It’s annoying. Your stress levels rise. You love photography a little less. You groan and consider throwing your camera out of the window. All this hard work, and what do I have to show for it? You aren’t alone....
How To Shoot Portraits In Virtually Any Light
If you want to shoot portraits you need to know about light. Knowing about light is more than understanding the difference between hard light and soft light. It is about having the ability to work with whatever light is thrown at you so you still get a decent portrait. Certain types of light are easier...
The Ultimate Guide To Organising A Photography Shoot
Organising a photography shoot can seem daunting. A badly organised shoot will result in a bunch of people standing around feeling awkward, and a stressed out photographer lacking an idea of their next move. So, how can you organise a shoot that guarantees you get a set of photos that realise your vision? And what...
Six Reasons To Ditch Your Zoom Lens
Do you think a bigger zoom will get you better photos? Are you craving a lens that will do everything from wide angle landscapes to tightly cropped portraits? Don't do it! Buy a prime instead.
Photography Course Gift Vouchers
Looking For Photography Course Gift Vouchers? All of our Photography Courses are available to purchase as gift vouchers. What’s great about our photography course gift vouchers is that you don’t have to pick a date now. Just buy a gift voucher, which we’ll email to you, and the lucky recipient can book the workshop on...








