What is ISO? I’ve written a short article about ISO in the past, but it’s basically the setting for how sensitive your film or your digital sensor is to light. The higher the number, the more...
Recently I was asked to take some party photos at an anniversary party. It was for someone that I knew, but they also paid me for it so already the pressure was on. I’m not a wedding photograph...
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Finding the right gift for everyone on your list can be stressful and challenging. You want to give them something that they’ll enjoy, and you try to base their gift around their interests. S...
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I was lucky enough to receive a Lomography Konstrucktor F DIY 35mm camera through the company that I work for (I don’t work for Lomography.com) as they wanted someone to build it so they could ...
https://photography-basics.com/lomography-konstruktor-f-diy-35mm-camera-build-part-1/
When you start out in photography it can be a challenge to come up with ideas and motivation to go out and take photos. It’s often a good idea to set yourself a project where you take a collect...
Ever since I saw the Fuji x100 and then the newer Fuji x100s camera, I wanted one. They just looked so cool with their retro looks. When I came to sell all my Sony DSLR equipment I nearly went f...
For those of you who haven’t had the chance to attend a photo walk, I thought it might be a good idea to let you know what to expect. The main aim of a photo walk is to gather a group of keen p...
https://photography-basics.com/what-to-expect-on-a-photo-walk/
This Christmas I was lucky enough to receive the book, Vivian Maier Street Photographer. I’ve only recently learnt about Vivian Maier and the story is fascinating. For those that don’t know a...
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Having one or two photography projects on the go is a great way to motivate yourself to keep taking photos, plus it’s a great way to force yourself to think about the photos you are taking. For...
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It’s the time of year again and Christmas is fast approaching and all the decorations are being put up! One of the growing hobbies of a lot of people today is photography and many people will b...
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