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…..

There are loads of images all over FLickr and alike featuring coloured drops of water close up. The random nature of water makes for a different photo each time and it is not as hard to set up a small ‘set’ to capture ‘the Chaos Theory’ in action!

There are literally millions of tutorials scattered throughout the internet for producing HDR images or a similar effect. More often than not they are a little bit brief or the end results do not quite live up to the promised effect. I have listed here, what I consider to be the ‘best of breed’ tutorials that I have used and learned from.

In my first article regarding lens filters I gave a brief overview of what each kind of lens could be used for and when to use them. Here I have given a more detailed explanation of each lens.
From Star filters to ND Grads and Polarizers to Colour filters, they are all here…

Portrait photography lighting does not have to be expensive. I am currently awaiting a lighting kit and background to take my portrait photography one step further but this has not stopped me experimenting with lighting…..

I had the great fortune of being invited to take photos of a friend wakeboarding. I did a bit of research beforehand and also learned a few tricks and tips on the day……

It’s all very well taking photos of others but what about when you fancy taking one of yourself. Surely it’s easy as you are the perfect subject!? No need to explain what you want from the shoot or the need to understand what the subject wants……..there are, however a few things that you should consider and do to get the best shot possible, after all, this is YOU that you are trying to please!!