The Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is the first thing you should try if you’re attempting to take better photos. It’s super easy to understand and will quickly imporve your photography with just a little thought. What is the rule of thirds in photography? The rule of thirds is a simple technique. You divide your frame (what...
Shutter Speed Basics – FAQ
What is a shutter? Your camera’s shutter is a mechanism which opens and closes. When it is open light can hit your camera’s sensor. when it it closed, light cannot hit your sensor. What does shutter speed mean? Shutter speed refers to the the amount of time your shutter is open for. It is expressed...
5 Ways To Stop Taking Boring Photos
If your photos are looking a bit bland, try these 5 things which will help you take more captivating photos. 1. Stop obsessing about kit and don’t buy anything else “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.” – Ansel Adams. Wise words. This is a creative endeavour we’re...
10 questions with a photographer – Joe Giacomet
An insight into the mind of award winning advertising and fine art photographer, Joe Giacomet.
Where To Take Photos in London
Where are the best places to take photos in London? Here is our selection of 3 places in London to go with your camera and take photos. What could be better. The City of London on a Sunday Take a stroll around the City of London and you’ll be struck by the variety, size and...
5 Tips on Creating a Successful Photography Business
Whether it’s ditching the day job to live the dream of being a full time professional photographer, or just making some money on the side to buy some extra kit many people dream of earning an income from photography. Those who have made the leap from photography enthusiast to turning their obsession into something they...
Breaking the rules in the studio
Usually, working in the studio is about control. You’re controlling the power of lights, fine tuning their position, composing the shot, directing the model. Your final image is all about your subject and the studio is there to enable this, certainly not to be part of the photo. So, it was refreshing to see some...
How to take photos of buildings
Take a stroll around a city with the size and history of London and you’ll be struck by the variety, size and density of the buildings you can take photos of. If you set out to photograph these buildings you’ll be presented with opportunities to create great images, and you’ll also be challenged by the...
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