A few everyday kitchen items can make good macro photography subjects to produce new and interesting effects. The unique perspective of close-up macro work can transform everyday objects into artistic wonders. Any commonplace...
Read MoreIn this article I will share some architecture photography tips. Elevation Sometimes, you need elevation to get up to your subjects level, to improve the perspective. This can be done by using a step ladder, or finding a...
Read MoreBeautiful, artistic yet abstract macro images can be obtained from macro drop photography. Drop photography can be approached in several ways; you can photograph falling drops as they hit the water, or drops hanging from plants,...
Read MoreBright colours and intricate details make flowers the perfect subject for experimenting with. In particular, in this article, we will work with flowers as subjects for close-up macro photography. Using an extremely shallow depth...
Read MoreYou don’t need to go to Africa on a safari trip to photograph wild animals, as there is a host of creatures in your back garden just waiting to be photographed! Just like larger animals, photographing bugs and insects...
Read MoreWhen photographing large subjects such as buildings and landscapes, it is not possible to control the light! Therefore, you need to know how and when to make the most of the light. You can control the direction of the light by...
Read MoreAs photographers, we work with light, therefore it is important to understand how to use and maximize it! There are three main characteristics of light that you need to understand and exploit in your photography: the direction,...
Read MoreNot all subjects are suitable when converted to black and white, so in this article I reveal how to identify suitable subjects. Being able to ‘see’ how the shot will look after conversion is a key skill for success,...
Read MoreIn part three of the outdoor portraiture series, it is time to look at lenses! Last week, I looked into methods of controlling depth of field, and before then, how to maximize ambient light use. Whether you use a wide-angle,...
Read MoreLast week we focussed on how to make use of natural lighting for portraiture, and this week I will look into ways of controlling depth of field for outdoor portraiture. Depth of field is a term that describes the amount of the...
Read MoreIf you don’t have access to a studio, you can always photograph models outside! You will need a camera, standard zoom lens, flashgun and reflector to make the most of the natural light (as well as to add some artificial...
Read MoreLast week I covered autofocus for stationary subjects – today it’s all about AF for moving subjects! Just a little recap below on how autofocus works and the different types… Modern SLRs have a variety of focus...
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