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From Beginner To Advanced Photographer: A Complete Guide to Your Photography Journey
When you first start out in photography, there is SO much to learn, so much information being thrown at you, and so much to discover that you can feel like youโre being pulled in twenty different directions at the same time!
But even after you have been shooting for a while, there can still be a question about what your NEXT steps should be. Photographers never truly stop learning or trying something new, so in some ways you are always on a learning pathway (there isnโt a finish line as such!) but what areas need your attention after you have mastered the basics?
Over the years, Iโve considered this a LOT, and have a loose learning pathway that I want to share with you. Donโt get me wrong, this isnโt prescriptive, and you definitely donโt have to follow this exactly, but the following can serve as a guide as to what to focus on first if youโre a beginner, or where to go next if youโre more experienced.
What's The Best Adobe Photography Plan?
Check out this guide to the best Adobe Photography plans and learn about the differences between them, and how to choose the best one for you!
How to Create Fall Colors in Photoshop
Want to get those awesome fall colors in photos? Then watch this video for an easy way to get fall colors using Photoshop, perfect for times when the colours in real life are less than vibrant.
The Secrets to Taking Great Beach Photos
Want to know how to get good pictures at the beach? Then this is for you! Today weโre going to look at how to plan your beach photoshoot to get the best results, along with some tips for beach photography, including what time of day to shoot, what to wear for portraits at the beach, what equipment you will need, ideal camera settings and much, much more!
4 Tips To Make Your Pictures Look More Professional
You know the feeling. You've just taken a bunch of shots and excitedly uploaded them to the computer, but looking at them on the screen you feel a bit deflated. You know that something isn't quite right, but you can't quite put your finger on what's missing - and you have no idea what to do about it! We've all been there (and still can be!)
When you feel your images are a bit "meh", the chances are you are missing a key component from them. Getting great, artistic, professional looking images is a puzzle - there are lots of different ingredients and factors that go into any one image, and the more of these factors that are right, the more "wow" your image is! Simple maths ๐
5 Ways To Use Movement in Photography
Incorporating movement in photography is a great way to add a little something extra to your images and take them to the next level, so thatโs what weโre going to dive into in this blog post!
Movement can give you photos a more dynamic look, help us see things photographically that we couldnโt with the naked eye, or just allow us to unleash our inner artist.
Itโs also just damned fun to experiment with, so today, Iโm going to share with you 5 different ways you can use movement in your photos, with some tips and example photos to get you started with each one.
A Step By Step Guide To Indoor Portrait Photography
In this guide to indoor portrait photography, Iโm going to teach you exactly how to take portrait photos indoors, so you can get beautiful, natural images of people in your home, or other indoor location!
RAW in Photography: What, Why and How to Shoot in RAW
Unlock the full potential of your camera with this beginner's guide to RAW in photography. Learn how shooting in RAW format can enhance your images and give you more control over the final result.
Your DSLR to Mirrorless Questions Answered!
Today, Iโm answering all your questions about switching from a DSLR to a mirrorless camera!
I switched cameras earlier this year from the Canon 5Dmk3, a DSLR camera, to the mirrorless Canon R6, and Iโve been loving having a new camera to play with.
Iโve had SO many questions about switching from a DSLR to a mirrorless camera in general, things like whether it was worth making the switch from a DSLR to a mirrorless camera, whether I had any problems with accessories or lenses, what was the most challenging thing to learn and so on, so today, I wanted to answer some of the most common ones Iโve received about changing over!
8 Family Photo Poses You Can Try Today!
Today Iโm going to share with you some family photo poses and ideas that you can use in your next family pictures - whether youโre photographing your own family, or someone elseโs!
Ultimate Guide to Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Today, Iโm sharing a complete guide to lifestyle newborn photography, so you have all the information you need to take beautiful, natural and creative photos of newborns - whether that be your own or someone elseโs!
11 Things All New Photographers Should Know
Iโve made more mistakes that I can count over my 11 years in photography, and I definitely took longer to get where I wanted to be because of them!
Iโm going to hazard a guess that actually, youโre a lot like me back then - you want to get great photos, and you want them NOW.
Lightroom Classic Workflow For Beginners - Step By Step!
Join me as I go through a complete lightroom workflow for beginners, from import to export, step by step!
Not sure what you should be doing in Lightroom Classic, or what a Lightroom workflow even is?! Then this is going to be perfect for you ๐๐ป Iโm going to walk you through a typical lightroom workflow, from start to finish, so you can see how you can use Lightroom Classic to organise your photos, edit them to polished perfection, and shave hours of your post production workflow.
Best Camera Settings For Family Photos
Wondering what the best camera settings for family photos are? Then youโre in the perfect place!
In this video, I walk you through which aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings will give you the best results in your family portraits, along with some bonus tips and tricks to help you take them to the next level.
As always, use these suggested settings as a starting point to get you going, and then tweak as need be!
3 Quick & Easy Photography Challenges For When You're In a Creative Slump
Today, weโre talking about 3 different photography challenges you can do that are perfect for times when you feel like youโre in a creative slump, or just need a little kick up the backside to pick up your camera again!