Auto to Awesome is a beginner course, and Advanced Light & Composition, is an advanced, next level course but a question I get asked all the time is “which of these courses is right for me?” so if you were wondering the same thing, I wanted to take a moment to break down what course might suit you best, based on what skills you currently have, and where you want to get to!
Read MoreDo you struggle with how to use light in photography? Or find yourself using the same “safe light” over and over again because you don’t know how to control or work with more challenging light? If you do, then you’re not alone!
When you think about it, it makes sense that photographers would struggle with it, because it literally is the single most important element in any photograph! Photography literally means “painting with light” so it’s so incredibly important that we, as photographers, understand how light behaves, and how to manipulate it.
But much of the time, it’s our mindset that holds us back more than anything! We believe certain things, and because we do, we fail to see and exploit the opportunities around us.
For myself, breaking free of always having “perfect” light, and forcing myself to work with what’s available, has allowed me to be more creative, feel more inspired and confident, and create images that are better than ever!
All light may not be equal, and some light is better than others, but if you approach light with the right mentality, it will reward you with some of your best images :)
Here’s some of the ways that I used to hold myself back - check them out and see if you recognise any of these!!
Read MoreBeing able to identify, understand and modify light is one of the most important skills you can master in photography.
Why, I hear you ask?!
Because knowing how to use light effectively will allow you to turn everyday, mundane scenes into something magical and awe-inspiring, help you feel confident shooting in ANY type of light at any time of day, allow you to get more creative images AND make you feel inspired to pick up your camera every waking moment.
Not bad for something that is essentially free 😉
Of course, light is fundamentally important in photography (since without it we would only have a black frame!) but going beyond simply seeing light for the sake of exposure is what allows us to convey depth, mood and emotion in our photos.
In short, it’s that magic missing ingredient that lifts up every single image, and makes it look “otherworldly”.
Which is why, once you have mastered the fundamentals of photography (such as shooting in manual mode, getting sharp focus and using composition and ideally, knowing how to edit those images!) then then next thing I recommend is learning more about LIGHT.
So here’s 4 big reasons why learning about light will have a big impact on your images….
Read MoreIt can sometimes be the Nirvana of child photography - getting images where your child looks happy, full and joy and completely carefree…..unlike the moody face you normally get :-)
But it is totally doable! There’s just a few things to keep in mind.
In this week’s blog post, I’ve got five tips for you that will help you capture the joy of children, whether you are photographing your own family, or for client sessions if you’re in business.
Read MoreShooting with a 50mm f1.8 lens can be a game-changer for your photography. Follow these tips to make the most of this versatile lens.
Read MoreIt's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…
Read MoreEver wondered how you can take beautiful studio portraits at home? Then you’re in the perfect place! I’m going to share with you how I take studio portraits at home using nothing more than natural light, and some simple inexpensive backdrops.
Read MoreWhen I first started learning photography, and for a long while beyond that, I would spend a lot of my time looking at what OTHER photographers were doing.
I would search for interviews to see what lenses they used, I would scour blogs for information, or go into forums or groups to ask people for help, for quick tips or tricks.
At this point, you might be thinking “What’s the problem with that?! I do that too!”
Guess what - I’m going to tell you 😀
Read MoreOne of the things that used to REALLY confuse me when I first started learning photography was all the different types of camera lenses that were available, which one I would need, and when I would use each one!
So as I’m willing to bet this bamboozles you too, I’ve put together this post that should make it all seem a damn sight easier to understand.
It breaks down the different types of lenses you can get, the variations you can find within that, along with suggestions for when you would use each one.
Plus, at the end of this post you’ll also get access to a free bonus download, The Which Lens Quick Guide, so don’t leave without it!
Let’s dig in…
Read MoreAs photographers, we’re often told that we need to “find our photography style” but let’s face it, it can be a daunting task!
Since this often isn’t a concrete thing that you can grasp hold of, learn how to do in a tutorial, or have someone else show you, how do you even start to find your photography voice?
That’s exactly what we are going to look at today!
I’m going to give you 4 tools that you can use to help you find (or refine) your unique photography voice and style…
Read MoreIn this blog post, I’m going to share with you the 10 settings that I personally change when I get my hands on a new camera, so that I have my camera set up exactly the way I want it.
Read MoreIf you’re shooting with the kit lens that came with your camera, you’re probably finding getting certain shots a struggle, and thinking that you need to ditch your kit lens, and invest in a more expensive lens in order to get good photos.
While there are definitely benefits to getting higher quality lenses as your budget allows, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get great photos with your kit lens - it’s all about understanding the limitations of your kit lens, and how to work around them.
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