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How to Photograph Cityscape at Night: Long Exposure Tips for Stunning Urban Shot

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Setting the Scene: Urban Night Photography in Yorkshire As the sun dips below the horizon and the streets of Yorkshire’s bustling cities come alive with twinkling lights, a whole new world of photographic opportunities opens up. Urban night photography in Yorkshire offers a unique chance to capture the essence of our vibrant northern cities in […]

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Mastering the Art of Outdoor Portrait Photography

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Outdoor Portrait Photography: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Photographers Outdoor portrait photography is a captivating art form that allows photographers to blend the beauty of natural settings with the essence of their subjects. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your skills or an experienced photographer seeking new inspiration, this guide will provide you with

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Street photography of a person with a bike on a rainy day, taken with an 85mm lens, capturing urban life and wet pavement reflections.

Unlocking the Magic of the 85mm Prime Lens in Street Photography

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Mastering Street Photography with the 85mm Prime Lens: A Guide to Using the 85mm Lens for Stunning Shots Street photography is an exciting way to spend an afternoon with your camera, learning new skills and capturing the world around you. In this guide, we’ll look at how the Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens and the Canon

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Transform Your Drone Footage with Dehancer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Cinematic Film Looks in DaVinci Resolve

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Introduction In the world of drone videography, capturing breathtaking footage is only half the battle. The magic often happens in post-production, where you can transform raw clips into cinematic masterpieces. For anyone seeking to add a vintage, film-like feel to their drone footage, Dehancer offers a powerful solution. In today’s post, I’ll be walking you

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Dehancer Review: Transforming Digital Photos with Authentic Film Emulation

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Transforming Digital Photos with Dehancer: A First Look and Review With digital photography, everything is sharp, clear, and often clinically perfect. Conversely, there’s something deeply nostalgic about the look of film. Whether it’s the grainy texture, the warm tones, or the slightly faded colours, film brings a sense of history and emotion that digital often

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Master Macro Photography: Techniques and Tips for Stunning Close-Ups

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Start Your Macro Photography Journey Today: A Complete Guide to Capturing the Small Wonders   Macro photography is a captivating form that allows photographers to explore the minutiae of our world, from dewdrops on a spider web to the intricate patterns of insect wings. This guide covers basics to help you start learning the techniques

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Photographing the UK’s Landscapes: Why I Prefer Winter Landscape Trips

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The Appeal of UK Landscapes The United Kingdom, especially north England, boasts some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, making it a paradise for landscape photographers. From the serene waters and rugged mountains of the Lake District to the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Yorkshire Dales, the UK offers an endless

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The Essential 70-200 F2.8 Lens: Why every photographer wants one…

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Why Every Photographer Needs a 70-200 f2.8 Lens – Unveiling The Ultimate Tool for Creativity Now, let’s talk about why every photographer, from those capturing the hustle and bustle of city life to the ones waiting patiently in the wild for that perfect shot, should consider the 70-200 f2.8 lens as indispensable. One of the

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Beginner Flash Photography: 3 Main Reasons to Use A Flash

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Use A Flash Like a Pro: 3 Tips for Better Flash Photography Flash photography often gets a bad rap, conjuring images of blinding lights at family gatherings or the harsh glare of a smartphone’s LED in a dimly lit pub. Yet, for us professionals, it’s an entirely different ball game—a game of three parts, to

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Winter Photography Ideas To Inspire Enthusiasts into Action!

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Winter Photography Ideas: Tips for Shooting in Dark and Cold Weather As a photographer, I’m always on the lookout for opportunities to capture unique and stunning images. While winter may not be the first season that comes to mind for photography, it has its own charm and advantages that are worth exploring. In this article,

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Smartphone Photography Tips For Beginners

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Smartphone Photography Tips For Beginners   Mastering the Settings: Tips for Configuring Your Smartphone Camera Knowing your way around the settings menu on your smartphone camera can make a world of difference. By fine-tuning certain settings, you can take far more professional-looking shots without needing to carry around extra equipment. Here, we focus on two

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Photography Filters: The Ultimate Guide to Camera Lens Filters

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The Ultimate Guide to Camera Lens Filters: Raise Your Photography Game Summary: If you’ve ever wondered how to take your photography to the next level, this comprehensive guide to camera lens filters is for you. From polarising filters to neutral density filters, we’ll delve into the nitty-gritty of what each filter does and how to

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your Next Camera Lens: Things to Consider for Your Next Lens Purchase

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your Next Camera Lens: Things to Consider for Your Next Lens Purchase Summary:Right, so you’ve got a camera, and you’re itching to take your photography up a notch. The lens you choose can make a world of difference. This guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know

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Why do Photography? 12 Potential for a Career or Side Income

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Photography, while often pursued as a hobby, holds the potential to evolve into a career or source of side income. It did for me 🙂 The advent of digital technology, social media, and changing market dynamics has broadened the scope of opportunities available for photographers. Whether it’s selling prints, licensing images, or taking up professional

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Why do Photography? 11 Documentation of Personal Growth

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Who needs a diary…? Photography, often viewed as a medium to document the world around us, can also serve as a powerful tool for recording our personal journey. The camera becomes a diary, capturing not only the moments and scenes we encounter but also our growth and transformation over time. When we first begin our

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Why do Photography? 10 Boosting Confidence

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More than just clicking a button Ever thought about how photography is more than just snapping pretty pictures? It’s like a journey into yourself, a way to boost your self-confidence. Let’s chat about how that happens. Learn the basics first When you first start out with photography, it can feel like you’re climbing a mountain.

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Why do Photography? 8 Increased Patience and Perseverance

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Ever feel like the world’s moving too fast? Like everything’s all about the ‘now, now, now’? Well, here’s the thing – photography is like a chill pill for our high-speed lives. It’s all about taking a step back, slowing down, and really soaking in the moment. And guess what? This slow-mo approach isn’t just good

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Why do Photography? 7 Boosting Observation Skills

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Photography is like a superpower that changes how we see the world. It’s like a workout for our eyes, making us notice all the little details and patterns that we’d usually miss. As photographers, we become super aware of everything around us. We’re always on the lookout for the perfect light, the right colour contrasts,

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Why do Photography? 6 Connection with Others

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Make New Photography Friends Photography, at its core, is about capturing moments, telling stories, and expressing perspectives. But beneath these fundamental aspects lies another equally significant facet of this art form – its ability to connect us with others. The world of photography can open doors to friendships, shared experiences, and communities, both in the

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Mastering Manual Mode: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for New Photographers

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Are you tired of relying on automatic settings on your camera? Ready to take control and unleash your creativity? Mastering manual mode is the key to unlocking the full potential of your photography. In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of understanding and confidently using manual mode. Let’s dive in! Why Master

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10 Must-Have Accessories for Your Photography Kit

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10 Must-Have Photography Gear for Every Photographer Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, having the right equipment can make a world of difference in your photography. Here’s a rundown of essential gear that should be in every photographer’s kit bag, and why each one matters. 1. Tripod – Your Steady Companion

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3 of The Wonderful Wensleydale Waterfalls

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Stunning Photography Locations: Wensleydale Waterfalls Wensleydale, located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a picturesque valley filled with stunning landscapes and natural wonders. One of the most captivating features of this region is the numerous waterfalls that cascade down its rocky terrain. For photographers looking to capture the beauty and power

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Top photography locations on the Yorkshire Coast

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The Yorkshire Coast is a stunningly beautiful destination for photographers, with a rich history and a diverse range of landscapes to capture. Starting from Robinhoods Bay and travelling northwards towards Saltburn, there are plenty of opportunities to take some truly breathtaking shots. Robinhoods Bay Robinhoods Bay is a picturesque village with narrow winding streets and

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Why would I buy a PRIME lens when I have a ZOOM already?

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While zoom lenses are indeed more flexible and convenient than prime lenses, there are still several reasons why photographers might prefer to use prime lenses in certain situations: Overall, while zoom lenses are more versatile and convenient, prime lenses can offer superior image quality, wider apertures, and specialized uses that make them an important part

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Long Exposure Photography

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Making surreal images using Long Exposure Photography Techniques Long exposure photography is a popular technique photographers use to create stunning images that capture the beauty and essence of natural and urban landscapes – I love revisiting old places I’ve shot many times before to capture it through a different technique. Long exposure techniques involve using

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When should you use AUTO ISO on your camera?

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Surely professionals only shoot in MANUAL? I’ve never been a big fan of using anything other than manual mode for exposing photos. Especially when you are doing professional work, where you want complete control. However, occasionally you have to shoot in a room where the light is massively different from one side to the other, and

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The York Walls and Street Photography Experience

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Street Photography Experience It’s great to take people with strong landscape photography skills around the city and challenge of them and to capture people and architecture as it happens. That’s Street photography for you. Some of the most memorable photos you will have seen are street photography. Often you sit around waiting for things to

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Lencarta Beauty Dish Test Shoot

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I recently bought the “MOD048 | 60cm Folding Beauty Dish Silver Mk.2” as a small, portable light modifier. These are available (or will be when stock arrives) on their website (https://www.lencarta.com/all-products/light-shapers/studio-beauty-dishes) or if you’re in West Yorkshire, you can order on line and pick it up in Bradford, which is what I did. Couple of

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Fast photo editing software – Luminar AI

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Imagine a world where you could click one thing and your photo would be edited to your personal taste – fast photo editing software is the ultimate productivity booster, is Luminar AI the tool for this? Obviously 1-click editing isn’t really possible because every photograph is different and every situation as different lighting and composition,

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How to get Maximum Sharpness with Focus Stacking

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Sometimes you just cannot get everything in Focus in one shot… This happens a lot when you are photographing landscapes with a very close foreground, the background becomes blurry if you focus on the foreground, and vice versa. In this tutorial I show you two photos I took of the exact same scene, all the

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Try these 3 Things RIGHT NOW to improve your phone photos

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You can definitely take great phone photos these days. The technology has moved on massively since the early days, and the app software is truly amazing.   There are probably dozens of phone photos tips you could give, but realistically these three things will make the biggest difference.  1 – Where is the light This may

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