Everyone has heard of HDR photography by now. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and is used to capture the entire range of tones in an image from the lowest low lights to the highest high lights. The technique can be used to create almost cartoon-like images which has caused a huge debate all over the internet for the last few years…

What is HDR?
HDR stands for high dynamic range. When you take a normal single photo it is possible to change the settings on the camera to emphasise the highlights or the lowlights or mid tones, but not all three.

Outdoor portrait photography offers a whole new array of challenges for you to overcome. The changing light, the elements and general conditions all play a part in how your photos will come out after the session. Getting the basics right and being confident during the photo shoot will allow you to relax and conentrate on the little things that set your photos apart from the rest.

Taking a photo of a car is easy, point and shoot, the problem is that this will result in just a photo of a car. If you want to create some atmosphere which really creates a ‘mood’ and add that bit more to the photo then there are some things to consider and a few tricks you can use….

Candid photography is all about capturing a moment and telling a story with one photo. It can be a happy, sad or even scary scene. The trick is to get the ‘feel’ right!

There are many different effects that can be achieved whilst taking photos. Here is a selection of some interesting ways to add a bit of a different ‘spin’ to your work….

There is one subject that is in abundance all around us (unless you live on a desert island), architecture. Look around you, offices, bridges, houses, museums, the list is endless. Next time you are wondering what you can capture next, go out and have a go at architecture…..