Photography Tips

This post features two, almost identical images. One has been adversely effected by lens flare while the other has not. Let’s explore that one point of difference separating a technically proficient photo from a failure, as well as what to do to prevent lens flare in your own photos.

It’s easy to create powerful photos from relatively simple or commonplace subjects. In fact the more simple the subject matter, the easier it is to create a visually compelling composition.

Talk about analogue photography and family history. Here’s a large format film image I made of my parents in 1989. Now that my parents have passed away, this photo has become a great way by which I can remember them.

Nature photos showcase the beauty of our natural world, and our place within it, in the most visually compelling and evocative manner. Over the years I’ve found creating nature photos to be a great release from the pressures of our modern world.

Are you ready for a Faroe Islands adventure? A recognized hotspot for enthusiastic landscape, wildlife and travel photographers, here’s some useful tips to ensure you produce some really expert photos from your own Faroe Islands adventure.

Do you love making photos, but aren’t always happy with the results you achieve? Do you want to learn how to take good photos that document not just what you see, but how you feel about what you see?

Luminosity and the concept of light in photography remains essential when crafting beautiful fine art prints. Here’s some relatively simple approaches I take to imbue my own photos with a greater sense of luminosity.

Are you dreaming of an Iceland photography adventure? Here’s seven photography tips, learned through many years of research and hard-earned experience, to elevate your snapshots to the next level and enable you to make better photos on your bucket list Iceland trip.

Choosing the best camera course can help you better understand your camera and allow you to create better photos, more often. Given all the camera and photography courses out there what I’ve learned will help you choose the course that’s right for you.

I’m a photographer who likes to delete photos I’m not happy with. It’s a practice I’ve developed over time and one I recommend you seriously consider implementing on a regular basis.

The life of a travel photographer can be exciting, exhausting and, at times, dangerous. As in all things, the choices you make determine your reality and, with that, the success of your photos.

Color balance is a fundamental aspect of photography. My own, extensive exploration of color balance has deeply affected how I perceive and photograph the world around me. Let me share that knowledge, showcased with images from Greenland and China, to demonstrate how control over color balance will positively impact the success of your photos.

Depth Of Field (DOF) can be confusing and may seem overly complex and technical. I still remember the breakthrough that came when I mastered depth of field and how it became a critical factor in being able to create more professional looking and emotionally charged images.

It’s a fun and very satisfying experience to make great photos while visiting major art galleries and museums. Here’s what my own practical experience has taught me that will help you make your own great photos when you next visit a major art space.

Creating abstract photos is a fun way by which I’ve been able to build a more creative approach into the way I make photos. Whether it’s in-camera techniques such as macro or creative movement, or playing around with different renderings or techniques in Photoshop, there’s a few simple approaches to abstract photography that enables me to have fun and produce more creative photos, more often.

What is a High Dynamic Range scene and is a HDR workflow the solution you need when photographing under high contrast lighting conditions? What I've learned along my own journey taking HDR photos will give you all the information you’ll need to be able to make really great High Dynamic Range photos when the conditions demand it.

Researching the language of color has taught me how to craft more colorful and creative photos and increased my fascinating for the world in which we live. Here’s how an understanding of color will lead to better photos and a deeper connection with the world around you.

One of the things I learned, while migrating from an analogue to a digital photography workflow, was how to use the right color space to produce better photos.

My visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud was an amazing experience with great photo opportunities. But is it safe? I only wish I knew then what I know now.

Light is the most fundamental aspect of photography. Here's how I've learned to evoke emotion by controlling the color of light to make amazing photos.

White balance is of critical importance to aspiring photographers. Here’s what I’ve learned about white balance and how it can improve your photos right now.

Color saturation is an important tool you can use to create emotively powerful color photos. My own experiments with color saturation have greatly influenced the outcome of my photos.

Buying one or more fast camera lenses is a big decision. However, with the knowledge I’m going to share, you’ll be in a position to buy the right lens to dramatically improve the photos you make.

I discovered the Taieri Gorge Railway offers picture perfect scenery that's a joy to explore and a treat to photograph.

The emu is fascinating and, potentially, dangerous. But, in the right circumstances, great photos are possible of this fast running, silly bird with really scary eyes.