Long Exposure Photography Quick Guide
Here is a quick guide to taking long exposure photographs: Frame the composition. Pay extra attention to the edges of the frame andevaluate whether any people or objects (for example vehicles) might enter the image during the exposure time. Lock the camera down on a sturdy tripod. Attach the camera remote. If your […]
How To Use Neutral Density (ND) Filters
Long exposure is an exciting and popular genre of photography – and for good reason. The variety of images possible and the ability to reinterpret an everyday scene by capturing longer periods of time can lead to some amazing photographs. Using high quality neutral density (ND) filters, such as the Hoya PROND range, to extend […]
ND Filters
If you are interested in long exposure photography then you really need to understand what a neutral density filter is and how it can be used to your advantage when creating images. As a long exposure photographer myself, I find that neutral density filters are integral to my workflow. The ability to condense longer […]
Why should you photograph in RAW format instead of JPEG?
Why should you photograph in RAW format instead of JPEG? Hi there and Happy New Year! I thought I would start of this first tutorial for the New Year with an attempt to address a question that has been raised so often. What is RAW and is it better to shoot images in this file […]
How to Make Great Panoramas
Hi there and welcome to the latest post from my photography tips page. I have found myself recently taking more and more panoramic photographs – images where the scene is just too broad to fit into one single frame. In this tutorial, I will give you step by step instructions on how to take the best […]
Sensor Cleaning
The idea of cleaning your camera’s sensor fills many photographers with dread. It may seem difficult or complicated but it is actually much more straightforward than you may think. In this article, I will give you a simple guide on how to check for sensor dust and how to effectively clean your camera’s sensor. Today […]
How to Photograph Light Trails
The concept of taking photographs with light trails may seem a little tricky but actually is much more straightforward than you may think. In this article I will give you some tips to help capture more light trails in your images. Light trails are captured with long exposure photographs – where the shutter speed is very slow to […]
How to take better night photographs
Hi there! This week I thought that I would give a few tips on getting better results when taking night photographs. Use a Tripod and Shutter Release Stability is key. It is vital that your camera dos not move for the duration the shutter is open. As you will inevitably need to leave the shutter […]
Composition in Photography
Hi there This week I thought I would address photographic composition – a subject that seems swamped with rules, do’s and don’t which sometimes confuses people learning to improve their photography. What is Composition? Composition in photography is how all the elements in a scene are arranged within the photograph. These include the main ‘focus’ of […]