Why I Still Do Free Model Test Shoots It might seem a bit weird that a professional photographer will spend a few hours photographing models for free. I’m sure most professionals don’t really offer their professional services for free that often – lawyers doing a bit of free litigation on a Sunday afternoon isn’t that
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Drone photography isn’t traditional photography’s replacement — it’s a different tool for a different job. A ground camera gives you control: precise lighting, sharp detail, eye-level connection with people. A drone gives you scale and perspective a ladder never will. Knowing which one a job actually needs, and when you want both, is the real
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TT Artisan 11mm fisheye lens Yesterday I got my first ever fisheye lens – a TT Artisan 11mm fisheye lens specifically for Canon R lenses. It goes on the R5 perfectly. I chose to go to Bradford because I wanted a city to walk around on a bright sunny day. Bradford was always going to
Understanding Flash Photography: A Beginners Guide Ah, flash photography. It’s one of those things that can seem a bit daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, it opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities. Whether you’re a budding photographer or just someone who’s curious about how it all works,
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Why taking a drone on a landscape trip makes perfect sense? If you are a dedicated landscape photographer, you will know that the only photos worth taking are at sunrise and sunset because of the beautiful light we get. Well, that’s not strictly true, but in general, if you do a full day out with
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The joy is in the doing Quite a lot of times when I’ve described how I make a photograph, people would say to me, “But you can do that in Photoshop.” The classic one would be the miniature effects you get by using tilt-shift lenses. This is where you photograph a scene, often a city
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Photo Editing for Business: Turning Raw Images into Marketing Gold Photos don’t come out of the camera ready to use. They need shaping — much like a press release, a website, or a pitch deck. That shaping is called editing, and it’s the difference between a snap and something that sells. It Starts Before the
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How to Plan and Prepare for a Corporate Photography Shoot Day: A Step-by-Step Guide When it comes to showcasing your business and team in the best light, professional corporate photography can make all the difference. Whether you’re planning a headshot session for your team, capturing the buzz of a busy office, or documenting an important
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AI Photo Retouching: Revolutionising Digital Imagery Thankfully, photo retouching has evolved dramatically, thanks to AI. (it used to take forever in the 2000’s) This video is from a while back, but shows you steps which are helped by AI… From amateur selfies to professional portraits, AI photo retouching techniques are making waves, providing tools that
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Sustainable Photography: A Guide to Greener Visual Storytelling Sustainability has become a buzzword, but what does it really mean? Sustainable photography involves practices that reduce environmental impact, from the choice of equipment to the way images are processed and shared. This guide by McFade Photography aims to enlighten photographers on how they can contribute positively
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