Tips when Choosing A Photographer

Whatever the reason may be, you have considered hiring a professional photographer to take photos of a once in a lifetime moment. From family portrait s to engagement and wedding shoots, the options are endless and so is the list of photographers.

A Basic Guide To Choosing The Right Memory Card

The process of capturing an image with a camera is one that’s technically complex and requires a number of different pieces of technology to work properly, one of which being the storage. The storage, which usually comes in the form of some sort of small card, is what allows the…

The Most Expensive Cameras Ever

Starting a business taking pictures, or even taking it up as a semi-pro hobby, means having to invest in some serious equipment. Modern smartphones takes brilliant pictures, but when it comes to getting the very best photographers possible, there’s nothing quite as good as a DSLR camera coupled with a…

The Secrets Behind Long Exposure Photography

You’ve seen those moody shots of water that seem to be running like smooth mist over rocks or bright starry nights on Instagram. But how do you create them? These photographers have used a technique called long exposure.

What You Should Have In Your Camera Bag

When out on a shoot, your camera bag is your lifeline and your mobile storage locker. Over the years, a photographer will learn exactly what is that they personally want and need in their camera bag – usually because they got caught out once and never again. Here are some…

A Basic Guide To The Inner Workings Of DSLR Cameras

As mentioned in the above named, a Digital Single Reflex Camera – or DSLR – is a type of modern digital camera that’s used mostly by professional photographers and hobbyists. The camera makes use of a complex series of mirrors to capture an image, which is usually written on to…

Improving Your Macrophotography

For those that are not aware, macrophotography is the practice of taking pictures of subjects that are incredibly small, most often invertebrates, like insects. Macrophotography requires plenty of patience and some specialised gear, and it can take a few years to become truly adept at taking good macro photos. For…

The Most Common Types Of Lenses

A camera isn’t complete without the lens, the complicated and often expensive piece of specialised equipment that allows the photographer to capture incredible images. Lenses come in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes, and each one has a unique set of characteristics that allows them to capture various…

3 Tips For Better Silhouette Photography

Silhouette photography is a great technique to master. It’ll make your portfolio stand out from the crowd, up your Instagram game and give you a greater understanding of how to use light in your photographs. To do it well, you need to know your gear and how the light around…

How To Take Better Moon Shots

The moon is the only natural satellite in the sky that’s permanent, and it makes a great subject for taking night photos, especially when it reaches certain phases of its orbit, such as super moons. The moon is also notoriously difficult to take pictures of with anything other than high-quality…