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One of the most read parts of my blog, a selection of how to and simplae guides to photography written over the last few years – I’m sure there are articles that are out of date, if there is anything you would like to add to the how-to’s or even be a guest blogger please get in touch.
Poi photograpy (fire spinning)
Messing around at a friends party this weekend, and got the chance to photograph Poi (fire spinning).
I hadn’t given it much thought, and it was quite late on in the party.. so I had already become a little intoxicated, so please forgive my first attempts!
I had my Sigma 10-20mm on my 40D with a Speedlite [...]
Cokin Filters – Gear Review and tests
Hello again, has been a while since I last posted.
I thought i’d write a little about Cokin filters I’ve been using for the last 8 months or so with my Canon 40D, primarily attached to my Sigma 10-20mm lens, which I love – it’s hardly been off my camera since I bought it many months [...]
Jewellery photography, how to take jewellery photographs with simple tips and techniques
I have recently done another set of jewellery photographs for a local jeweller,Julia Parry-Jones. She has a very unique style of jewellery, and is always a challenge to photograph. I am currently using 2 x Elinchrom D lite 4 flash units, with a 1.5m square light cube open at the front, with a black background [...]
What is sRaw? Canon 40D sRaw files, what are sRaw files used for?
What is sRaw?
After searching the net to find out what the differences between standard RAW and sRAW – I thought I would post it here incase other people end up searching for it too.
sRaw is quite simply is a small version of a standard RAW file, roughly 1/4 the size. This sRaw file format is [...]
What is your depth of field (DOF) preview button for? Answered here!
I have had this question asked to me many times and it has been on my list of things to talk about for quite some time. There are a great deal of Digital SLR (DSLR) photographers out there who have probably never used it, or even havn’t even noticed it!
Basically, the depth of field (DOF) [...]
What is camera ISO? Help with digital ISO with this simple guide – Digital and film ISO explained
ISO is fundamentally the sensitivity at which your cameras sensor reacts to the light when you open the shutter.
ISO is measured in a scale (On standard digital cameras) called ISO. ISO is the number indicating a digital camera sensors sensitivity to light, the higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to make an exposure.
It [...]
How to take better photographs for eBay – 10 Simple tips for getting more cash for your stuff!
I have sold a great deal of stuff on eBay of the last few years, and have really noticed the difference in item interest by having a better photo. Just a few simple changes can really make your item look far far better and professional that the others – and that means more interest..which is [...]
Simple guide to shutter speed – a basic tutorial for sharper pictures!
A simple and basic guide to shutter speed for sharper pictures! (My guide to aperture can be found here)
Shutter speed is the speed at which the camera opens the shutter (the little flap inside your camera that opens just enough to let some light through when you click) and lets the light fall on the [...]
RAW vs JPG – A brief guide
RAW vs JPG, the constant debate! This is a simple brief guide for people who are confused by the other in depth articles on why you should/shouldnt use the RAW format….
When you take a picture in JPG mode on you camera, be it your DLSR or compact the following happens:
1. The camera takes the shot [...]
Simple guide to aperture/f stop numbers and depth of field
I was asked by a friend this morning about aperture/f stop and depth of field, as he was confused by some of the more generic articles on the Internet.. I thought it would be a great idea to post it here, as it may help someone else!
If you are struggling with shutter speed click here [...]
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