Camera Drive Modes

Hi there This is just a quick post to give a simple explanation of your camera’s different drive modes – what they are, what they do and when you should use each one. Camera Drive Modes You camera has a number of modes you can select to control how it reacts when you press the shutter button. […]
How to Photograph the Moon

This is a simple tutorial on how to photograph the moon and includes tips to ensure that you get the best results in your photographs. When we finally have a clear sky and get to see the moon at all, it is a sight that many often try to photograph, whether of the moon itself […]
Starburst Effect

Simple straightforward guide to creating the starburst effect in camera. Hi there I have had a few questions recently on how to achieve the ‘starburst’ effect on lights in your photographs. I have been asked whether this is an effect added in through photoshop or postproduction or by adding a filter to add onto your […]
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 […]
Blurry photographs

Hi just a quick post this time. There is nothing more frustrating to be in a beautiful place or capturing a moment with your camera when you get back to check the photographs and see that they are blurry and out of focus. You may be kicking yourself thinking what did I do wrong or […]