The art of a perfectly blurred background…
I have always been drawn to photographs where the subject is in focus but the background is a blur of colours and circles of light. Continue reading
Category Archives: Photo Skills
The Need For Speed
How to capture events in motion:
I recently visited Castle Combe race track to watch my dad play at being a racing driver for the day Continue reading
Bright Lights In The City
How to capture scenic shots at night:
If you take an evening stroll around Bristol harbour you’ll see an array of lovely sights. Aside from the girls tottering on their heels and the drunks falling out of Weatherspoons, there are canal boats, little bridges, twinkly lights and colourful reflections dancing on the water. Continue reading
The Big Three
An introduction to ISO, aperture and shutter speed:
When I started this blog, I knew that sooner or later, I would have to face the technicalities of ‘The Big Three’ – ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Continue reading
Happy Snapping
Ten Tips For Better Holiday Photos
I recently visited the quintessentially British seaside town of Brighton, and of course, my camera came along for the trip. Continue reading
Balancing Act
What The Hell Is White Balance?
I’ve owned several digital cameras in my life and have seen the term ‘white balance’ on my display, but never made any move to find out what it is or what it can do to my photos. Until now. Continue reading
Let Me Take a Selfie
Simple Self Portraits
Anyone with a camera, or camera phone, is probably guilty of taking the odd cheeky selfie. We all do them, myself included, but for this post I’m looking to achieve a slightly more sophisticated self portrait. Continue reading
All The Small Things
Mastering the Macro Mode
Macro mode, often identified on your camera by a little flower icon, allows you to take photos at close range without losing focus.
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Roses Are Red
Art Modes & Fancy Functions
Before I start getting deep into the world of ISOs and apertures (seriously, both those things currently baffle me), I thought I’d see what fun things my camera can do without getting too technical. Continue reading
Camera Never Lies 