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It’s nearly that time of year when I eat far too much, drink a little too much and end up spending too much money, but I also try and take a few photos too. Many of you might be lucky enough to get a digital camera for Christmas, and will take lots of pictures of […]
Continue ReadingI was having a bit of a surf around the internet looking for web sites related to another site I have just started about stock photography and I came across a post by David Huntley about being creative and I thought it was a great idea for a beginner. So all credit to David for […]
Continue ReadingAfter getting an email from someone who has visited this site, I asked them what they would like to see on the site. They said they thought some simple exercises or tasks for the beginner would be good. It can be hard to find inspiration sometimes, so I thought this was an excellent idea. Thanks […]
Continue ReadingLong time no see… I’ve realised that the way this site is organised is starting to get a little confusing so I am going to do a little restructuring to make it easier to find what you are looking for. Soon there will be sections for: 1. Camera Equipment 2. Camera Accessories 3. Software 4. […]
Continue ReadingThe best way to learn about photography, no matter what level you are at, is to take pictures. Sometimes it can be hard to get inspiration and motivation to go out and take pictures, so a good way to get round that is to set yourself a challenge. It’s all about the planning to make […]
Continue ReadingIf you are just getting into photography with the hope that one day it will earn you a living, then you need to know it’s a hard business to get into, but with a little time and effort you can make money from photography. There are a few ways that you may know of, and […]
Continue ReadingMacro photography is a term used for close up photos. It is a term applied to most close up photos but should actually only be applied to photos which have a 1:1 or closer magnification. Macro is a great area of photography as you can take macro shots where ever you are. Find small details […]
Continue ReadingWith the facebook craze continuing to grow, I thought I’d start a group to work along with this site. So, if you are a facebook member, then stop by and join the photography basics group, or if you aren’t a facebook member, get registered now and join a huge community.
Continue ReadingWith the facebook craze continuing to grow, I thought I’d start a group to work along with this site. So, if you are a facebook member, then stop by and join the photography basics group, or if you aren’t a facebook member, get registered now and join a huge community.
Continue ReadingIf you are trying to take pictures of wildlife, the first thing to do is to sit down, out the way, quietly, and just watch the animal you want to take a picture of. Getting used to how it behaves will let you get closer to it, and you might get a more spectacular image […]
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