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How To Photograph Comets
With all of the recent buzz surrounding the Perseid meteor shower I thought I would do a bit of research on the best practices for taking photographs of such events.
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Low Light Photography
Getting a photo right can prove challenging enough, taking a good photo at night or in low light is a whole different ball game. The key is preparation, patience, knowing what settings to use and how to make the most of any available light that may be present. Get this right and the rewards are well worth it!
A Guide To Nightclub Photography
I recently joined my friend (who is a DJ), at one of his gigs at a well known British Bar. He asked if I could take some photos of him, his DJ partner and the venue. He also asked if I could not use a flash as this may put them off of their mixing etc.
Street Photography Explained
Street photography is one of those techniques that sounds simple, ‘just go out and take some photos of people wondering about’. Although this is the basic element of capturing good street photos, there is a lot to be taken into consideration when getting out and about in the hustle and bustle of ‘the streets’ and capturing those ‘moments’!
Wedding Photography Explained
Starting out in wedding photography can be stressful and a daunting experience. Structuring your day and preparing properly is the key to succeeding and creating great photographs for the happy couple. I wont go into the technical side of things, this guide is about planning and structuring the day.
Photography Lighting – Taking A Meter Reading
Taking a meter reading of the light that is in your shot can be the difference between an under/over exposed shot and one which is just right. I am not an expert on this subject, so rather than trying to write a tutorial I have found a selection of great articles from around the internet for your reference…
Guide To Taking Photos For Others
Taking photos as a hobby is one thing, but what about when someone asks you to take photos for them to display. I was recently asked to take some photos of a friends car. Here is the process I used to make sure that not only I was happy with the outcome, but more importantly, they were!
Polar Panorama Showcase And Tutorial
A ‘Polar’ Panorama is a panoramic photo that has been ‘rolled’ 360 degrees to make a small planet type effect. It is quite a simple process (once you have the right photo!)
Aperture Explained
What Is Aperture?
The main purpose of a lens is to collect the available light. The aperture of the lens is the size of the lens opening. The larger the aperture, the more light allowed to reach the image sensor.
Aperture is expressed as F-stop, F2.8 is the smaller the F-stop number, the larger the aperture.
