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How I took the shot: capturing the magic of bioluminescence in night sky photography

Aug 18, 2023 Jay Shah

The night sky holds a unique allure for me, a canvas painted with stars that seem to transport us to another realm. There is a…



Reflectors in photography – a complete guide

Aug 17, 2023 Daniela Bowker

If there’s one piece of kit that any photographer should have, it’s a reflector. They are inexpensive, simple to use, and highly effective. We’re going to look at the different types of reflectors you can purchase and how to use them. You’ll see why anyone with a camera, from an amateur to a professional photographer with years of experience, should never be without one.



Create movement with Rotolight flash and ambient lighting

Aug 11, 2023 Jake Hicks

We all know what long-exposure photography is right? I think we all have a rough idea, but long exposure shots can vary from half a…



The 135mm lens: capture magical portraits

Aug 9, 2023 Alex Baker

What’s your go-to portrait lens? I must admit that when I started out, I was shooting in small spaces on a crop sensor, so my…



Stuck in a rut? Use these tips to improve your photography today

Aug 8, 2023 Alex Baker

They say that practice makes perfect, but actually, that’s a lie. Only perfect practice makes perfect. If you simply repeat the same thing over and…



What are handheld light meters and how do you use them?

Aug 6, 2023 Daniela Bowker

A handheld light meter used to be an essential piece of kit. They are less common now but this is why and how you should be using one.



Lindsay Adler’s essential gear for on-location shoots

Aug 4, 2023 Alex Baker

Photographers often work in different environments, from the controlled studio setting to the dynamic challenges of shooting on location. If you don’t have a large…



Symmetry in photography – everything you need to know

Aug 2, 2023 Daniela Bowker

Symmetry exists everywhere around us. It is within nature, for example, in flowers and starfish. This means that artists have been reproducing symmetry in their…



Four easy outdoor natural light portrait setups using just one modifier

Aug 2, 2023 John Aldred

Many photographers occasionally (or often) find themselves outdoors having to shoot a portrait. We don’t want to lug a ton of light gear around, so…



Top Secret: Six best action photography tips

Aug 1, 2023 JT Armstrong

Shooting a moving target: This phrase certainly has more than one connotation, especially coming from an ex-military combat photographer. While I’ll be using examples from…