Photographing in the rain offers unique opportunities to capture beautiful and dramatic images due to the soft light, saturated colors, and the potential for dramatic effects like rainbows and storm clouds. Rainy conditions can also enhance the mood and atmosphere of a photograph, creating a sense of melancholy, triumph, or transformation.
Author Archives: J. J. Williamson
Death by Selfie
In recent years I’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of people climbing high-rises, cranes, bridges, etc to take selfies and videos of themselves to post online for their fans and followers.
Photographers Behaving Badly
‘Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.’ Potter Stewart.
Manual Mode Photography
Manual mode photography (manual exposure) means you have complete control over your camera’s settings, such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture etc. Manual mode can be found on most digital DSLRs and point-and-shoots and is indicated as an [M] on your camera’s front dial or the LCD screen. Manual mode photography has several advantages such as:Continue reading “Manual Mode Photography”
Storytelling
Storytelling is the activity of writing and telling stories, but how do we tell stories in photography, why is storytelling important and how can it help us improve our artistic talent and sales? Storytelling in photography is an art that requires some degree of technical knowledge (though not always essential) and a keen understanding ofContinue reading “Storytelling”
Cheap Photo Frames
In recent years I’ve noticed more retailers dabbling in the photo-framing industry such as B&Q, Homebase, The Range, Sainsbury, etc, selling a wide variety of cheap frames that look quite appealing, especially to those on a budget. However, don’t let their marketing fool you into a false sense of security. Cheap photo frames are store-bought,Continue reading “Cheap Photo Frames”
Lego Photography
Lego photography or ‘Legotography’ is the process of creating and photographing Lego objects such as people, vehicles, action figures, structures, buildings, etc and turning these creations into fun photo stories. There are different types of Lego photography such as Minifigure (minifigs), mini natural worlds, travelling mini-figs, natural bokeh etc. Minifigure photography is the process ofContinue reading “Lego Photography”
Photography in London
Google search photography in London and you won’t be surprised to find the same generic images illustrating most of London’s captivating attractions such as the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the Shard, St Pauls Cathedral, Buckingham Palace etc. One of the biggest frustrations I came up against in London during my visit was thatContinue reading “Photography in London”
Photography in London
Did you know, London is home to the oldest subway in the world; opened in 1863 for locomotive trains? London also became the world’s first Metro system when electric trains began operating in the capital. London is also a diverse and multicultural city with a variety of boroughs, neighbourhoods, and people. It blends the historicContinue reading “Photography in London”
Photography in London
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city founded as a port by the ancient Romans in 43AD (After Death). I paid a long working photography visit to our ionic capital in February. I spent weeks photographing London’s iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben, the Millennium Dome, St. Paul’s Cathedral,Continue reading “Photography in London”