Dynamic Range
What is ‘dynamic range’ and how does it affect our photographs? I think one of the most difficult issues most people face when taking photographs is how to record a scene as we see it with our eyes. Quite often the scene we are trying to photograph has an extreme range of brightness from very dark […]
Camera Exposure Metering Modes
A simple straightforward guide to the different camera exposure metering modes and tips on when to use each one. Hi there So as we know – photography is the recording of light and how well we are able to do this this through the camera will greatly affect our photographs. Too much light and our images […]
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 […]
The camera diopter and how to use it
Hi there – Just a quick post this time about that mysterious little dial wheel next to your DSLR camera’s viewfinder window. This is called the diopter and here is what its for and how you use it. What is the Diopter for? Obviously everyone has different eyesight, and some people use glasses or contact […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Balance
Hi there This time I thought I would address the often misunderstood question of white balance in photography. Why sometimes when you take a photograph and it appears on the screen or on your computer as a different color to how you saw it when you took the photograph. In this post, I will explain […]
Exposure Compensation
Hi there So in my last few posts, I have explained the benefits controlling of shutter speed, aperture and ISO and how these three key fundamentals work together in photography. You will have seen how you can used these creatively and also together to ensure that your photographs are well exposed. We have seen that […]