Articles and Tips

Education, Tips and Advice

 

Like any profession, hobby or past-time, photography has its challenges. Little problems crop up all the time. Perhaps you forgot the right filter, or you your flash is just too harsh, or you are off to explore somewhere new but want to say safe.

Here’s a ramdom selection of tips and articles addressing a few of those little problems and suggesting simple solutions.

 

 

 

How To Easily Photograph Stained Glass Windows

How To Easily Photograph Stained Glass Windows

 I'm going to start by admitting that photographing stained glass windows can be challenging, but the effort is well-worth while as they are both visually stunning and historically fascinating. Stained glass windows have always been intended to convey a message. When...

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Photography Safety Hazards: Situational Awareness

Photography Safety Hazards: Situational Awareness

 Whether you're an amateur photographer or a seasoned professional, being aware of your surroundings (having situational awareness) can help you to avoid any photography safety hazards while you're out and about. Holiday and travel photography can expose you to a...

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What You Need To Know About Photographing Foxes

What You Need To Know About Photographing Foxes

I absolutely love photographing foxes. Getting to know red foxes and understand the ways in which they communicate and behave has taught me so much about how to photograph them without disturbing them. Learning to read their body language has enabled me to anticipate...

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Why Should You Change Your Camera Strap?

Why Should You Change Your Camera Strap?

Why should you change your camera strap?, you may be asking. Well, when you travel with a camera you are always exposed to a small, but potentially expensive and painful, risk of theft or mugging. I say this from a position of experience, having lost an entire camera...

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Night-Time Photography Hacks: How To Shoot In Low Light

Night-Time Photography Hacks: How To Shoot In Low Light

Photography can be a challenging art form, especially in poor lighting conditions. Often, cameras struggle to find focus, resulting in blurry or out-of-focus images. However, by using a simple tool like a laser pointer, you can quickly achieve focus even in very poor...

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How To Freeze Or Blur Motion In Your Images

How To Freeze Or Blur Motion In Your Images

As a creative photographer, you will encounter situations where you want to freeze or blur motion in your images. Whether you're shooting action sports or capturing the movement of a flowing river, understanding how to control motion in your photographs is essential....

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DAVID ROBINSON BA PGCE FRGS FRMETS

Award winning music, landscape and nature photographer, a member of the Royal Photographic Society, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Meteorological Society. Published in books, magazines, advertising campaigns, online and in national newspapers.