39 Stunning Photos of Boats

This may be of interest to anyone involved in the field of video editing: So in a shift of gears this week after 3 weeks of portrait oriented challenges and inspiring images, this week I'm featuring 35 stunning photos of boats. The ocean is a place of peace and turmoil. Boats can be on the water Read more...

How to Simplify and Improve Composition with Normal or Long Lenses

I just spotted this: Andrew S. Gibson is the author of Understanding Lenses Part II: A Guide to Canon Normal & Telephoto Lenses, special deal on now 40% off at Snapndeals for a limited time only. Wide-Angle Lenses A potential issue with wide-angle lenses is that you try to include too much Read more...

How to Handle Image Theft Peacefully

Check this out: First off, I am certainly not a lawyer and am not giving legal advice in this article, I'm simply telling my story and how I handle image theft. If you have questions about legal advice, please consult with an attorney. Recently I received a phone call from a family member who Read more...

Weekly Photography Challenge â?? Winter Sports

Check this out: If you guessed by the post earlier today of images of winter sports that the challenge this week would be the same - you're right! This week's photography challenge is - winter sports! Here's a few more images of winter sports to get you inspired to get out into that cold and go Read more...

Camera Review â?? the Sony A7R

Take a look at this: Initial Impression of the Sony A7R I started writing this Sony A7R Review with the sentence "I hate the Sony A7R", such was my vitriol over this infuriating yet impressive piece of tech. And that's what the A7R is, it's a technological marvel crammed into a tiny, sharp edged Read more...

(Graphic) National Geographic Live! : Photographing Africaâ??s Wildest Beasts

This looked pretty interesting when I read it and thought it was worth sharing: Photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols is a National Geographic veteran and one of the best wildlife photographers working today. In this episode of National Geographic Live!, his imagery and stories about Africa's Read more...

6 Tips for Photographing People When Travelling

Check this out: Photographing people you don't know can be a daunting experience. A lot of people are not comfortable with approaching people and asking their permission. But if you can conquer your fear, you could be rewarded with some truly wonderful photographs from your trip. So here are Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-Seven

Work on Those Skills I probably bang on about the basics a little too much... but! One of the greatest barriers to actually getting that great shot you see is your ability (or inability) to get your camera out, set it up and fire away. Just like a soldier you need to take the time to drill and Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-Six

Learn About Light - Study Great Images And See How They Were Made This weeks main tip is not so much about going out and taking photos to hone your skills. Its more about going out to the art gallery, a local art exhibition or even the museum and taking note of great images. What you are looking Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-Five

Welcome to week 25 of the "Tips of the Week" series where I try to gather up any and all simply fascinatin' stuff from around the world of photography! We have all sorts of tips this week and not just one, but two! Yes! Count them... two videos that should give you some ideas for your own Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-Four

Well there are lots of tips this week from around those internets so rather than me rabbit on and on... as I do! Let's get into the good stuff! Shooting Through Glass First up a tutorial on a subject that rarely gets dealt with and something we have probably all come across in some form or Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-Three

Softly Softly Catchee Monkey... or at least gets the shot Probably one of the greatest abilities anyone can bring to the table when it comes to photography is that of patience. In fact patience combined with a sense of optimism are two ingredients you simply must have (or at least develop!) to Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-Two

If You Can See Something Strange When You Are Shooting In Camera Stop And Fix It Don't allow an attitude of "shoot now and fix it with software later" to creep into your overall mindset of taking photos. It is true that some mistakes and imperfections can be fixed or improved in post production Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty-One

Ask Permission To Get In Close. It's Much Better Than Trying To Shoot People Farther Away Following on from the tip regarding using your feet to zoom in rather than than using your camera's zoom, take a deep breath and approach people to ask if you can move closer to take a shot. Now and then Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Twenty

Gather up Some of Your Really Bad Shots... and Study Them Carefully! No, this isn't an exercise in punishing yourself! We often flippantly use the term, "learn from your mistakes" but we rarely think of that in terms of a process rather than just a reaction. "My boyfriend dumped me so all men Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Nineteen

As a Photographer You must Be Interested Not Interesting This entire subject could really fill a book and could reasonably extend into a discussion on the meaning of life but... let's just stick to photography. As photographers we generally try find something interesting first, then take a shot Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Eighteen

Try to Engage Emotionally with Your Subject or Subject Matter If you are shooting people and simply take snaps of them representing nothing in particular all you are doing is creating a document. You might as well just write a note to yourself that "George was in the living room." Take a moment Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Seventeen

When Photographing Men in Formal Surroundings Tell Them What to do With Their Hands Most guys can deal reasonably well with how to act or behave in a formal setting such as a wedding, party or even corporate event. Of course there will always be exceptions and that's why wedding planners have Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Sixteen

Don't Be a Wombat. A Wombat Eats Roots and Leaves Very often you get some of the best shots especially of people, after the event. This is especially pertinent to wedding and party photography for the purposes of blackmail... however I digress. Given you have good intentions you can get some Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Fifteen

1. For Outdoor Photography Wear Sensible Shoes. I know I sound like your mother. Actually if I WAS your mother I would also advise clean underwear but that's a subject for another blog. If you are scouting the neighbourhood for that elusive shot or hacking through the jungle for a different, but Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Thirteen

Only Use Photoshop As A Last Resort Or Port Of Last Call. Force Yourself To Achieve Your Best With The Camera Try to use photo editing software as rarely as possible until you have a clear understanding of the abilities and limitations of your camera. Although there are always things you can do Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Ten

Photography Literally Means Writing With Light or Light Writing. Look at the Light. Take the time to step back occasionally and take your attention off the subject matter of your shoots. Instead look at the light in the scene. Look at where it is coming from and what effect it is having on the Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Nine

The Camera is a Tool Like Any Other. It Has to Be Learned So That You Can Use It Instinctively. Camera manufacturers go to great lengths to produce manuals and guides for the use of their cameras. Take advantage of this and learn how to use the one you have. Don't ever fall into the trap of Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Seven

Don't Always Have People Smiling and Looking at the Camera. You May End Up With Just a Snapshot. Think about the shot you are about to take if it involves people. Remember that as soon as you have a person or people looking at the camera smiling you are in danger of creating a "snapshot." In the Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Six

Photography is part optics and part art with technical skills and an overriding vision all playing crucial roles in the final result. It doesn't matter what level of photographic excellence you aspire to, this process and these factors remain constant. In fact not only do they remain constant, Read more...

Photography Tips of the Week - Five

One of the great things about photography is that you can give two people exactly the same knowledge and equipment, locate them in the same place and even tell them what they should shoot yet the results will always be totally different. In light of that point a great tip for improving your Read more...