HDR’s (High Dynamic Range) a very much maligned and misunderstood beast, most people associating it with eye popping colours and cartoon like portraits. Well yes, you can very easily end up with images just like Loony Tunes if you want, but there’s not much use for them out there in the big wide world, so I’ll take you through
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Architecture, Blog, Landscapes, TipsIt may be heading towards Spring now, but there’s still time to make the most of the dark evenings with you camera. As the city lights twinkle like stars, capturing the essence of urban life at night can be truly rewarding. For those eager to explore this fascinating realm, be sure to check out some
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LINKED IN – TWITTER – FACEBOOK – all need a great profile photo We all social media – we’re all on Linked IN, Facebook and Twitter, they all use profile photograph to identify us. In most cases, this photo is the first impression people have of you! So what impression is your profile photo giving? Recognise Yourself – The 10 Profile
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The Power of Off-Camera Flash in Photography Introduction When it comes to photography, understanding the impact of lighting is essential. One powerful tool that can transform your images is off-camera flash. By taking control of the light source and positioning it away from the camera, you can unleash your creativity and capture stunning photographs. In
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Blog, Musings, People, Photography, Strobist, TipsI guess the traditional “Family portrait” is usually thought of as:- a visit to a shop on the high street where you sit in a little room with umbrellas, choose a slightly mottled blue background get posed in a traditional way feel awkward and have to calm the kids down get a few shots taken
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Dull days kill landscape photography, transforming fantastic scenes in to flat, boring ones. Here are a few ideas on what to do when you get a dull day
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Architecture, Blog, Landscapes, Musings, Photography, TipsWe all take photos of people these days, be it on the phone, a little camera or a £5000 pro camera. Here are a few ideas which apply to any camera and any skill level… 1 – Don’t put the person in the middle of the shot, but slightly to one side 2 – Get
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Capturing City Life Amid Rising Parking Prices It’s no secret that parking prices in Leeds and Manchester are climbing, compelling us to extract every ounce of value from our daytime excursions into these vibrant city centres. One of my favourite ways to do this is by capturing fleeting moments on film, preserving today’s everyday scenes
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Architecture, Blog, Leeds, Musings, Peoplehi Folks, Salford Quays, Media City, and the Lowry offer an incredible opportunity for photography enthusiasts, and I highly recommend visiting if you haven’t already. Last Friday, I met up with Lee, Eif, and Paul from the Welshot team at this location, and we successfully captured some fantastic images to advertise our upcoming McFade/Welshot workshop.
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Architecture, Blog, Manchester, Workshop