I keep going back to this spot for the great colours that form at sunrise, sunset and the reflections that are created on the water. Coupled with the backdrop of Marlow and it’s church spire and bridge and it’s too much of a photo opportunity to only take a couple!……………….

Corridors may not sound like a particularly interesting photographic subject, but with the use of depth of field, a good composition and clever use of colour, they can make a great photograph!

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.

Autumn morning’s are great for shallow depth of field shots. The bokeh created using a shallow DOF is enhanced by the shiny morning dew covering everything. Colours in Autumn are also vivid and often have a sheen from the moisture in the air that offers a great photographic opportunity.

All of the images in this gallery were taken using a Canon 50mm lens and manual focus…

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!!

I purchased a new 50mm camera lens and to Christen it I drove 100 miles to Bournemouth on the South coast of England to take some photos. I used to visit Bournemouth a lot when my grand parents lived there and it brought back great memories (as well as providing ample opps for photos (although very busy with sun worshippers))!

Depth of field can be used to give a photo an almost 3D effect and when executed well brings the photo to life. Depth of field is controlled by the aperture (F-Stop) being used.