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How to create frozen ice effects in Photoshop

Dec 29, 2017 John Aldred

Christmas may have come and gone, but winter is only just setting in. And with Winter comes the frosty photos and similarly chilled subjects. In…

A simple technique for faking subtle shallow depth of field in Photoshop

Dec 29, 2017 John Aldred

I’m not a massive fan of faking optical characteristics in post. I prefer to shoot it the way I’d like in the first place. But…

Six reasons to get a 135mm f/2 lens

Dec 29, 2017 Micael Widell

Image quality, weight and value for money. We have come to accept that most lenses are strong in only one or two of these three factors, that I…

The best settings to create cinematic footage on your mobile phone

Dec 28, 2017 John Aldred

For some, the humble mobile phone is their weapon fo choice when it comes to shooting video. For others, it’s simply what they have with…

Tips on lighting with single coloured gels when shooting with a Lensbaby

Dec 28, 2017 Jake Hicks

Often a scene can be visually confusing, especially if there are multiple colours and objects in focus that are fighting for our viewer’s attention. This…

Yes, microwaving a DSLR causes it to melt into a horrible mess

Dec 28, 2017 John Aldred

I have to admit, “What happens when you microwave a DSLR?” wasn’t a question that ever really entered my head. But when I heard of…

52 Week Photography Challenge for 2018

Dec 27, 2017 Dale Foshe

The first two Dogwood Photography 52 Week Challenges were an amazing success, with tens of thousands of photographers participating from around the world. We enter…