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.
Category Archives: Photography Education & Ethics.
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”
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
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”
How to Create a Portfolio
A photography portfolio or (online portfolio) is a collection of images (usually professional) that includes training, education, qualifications, beliefs, testimonials, references, etc. By showcasing technical skills and education alongside one’s artwork, photographers can provide tangible evidence of their potential to their customers, clients, and employers, differentiating themselves from their peers. It’s also important to noteContinue reading “How to Create a Portfolio”
Epileptic Dogs
What is Canine Epilepsy? Like humans, epilepsy in dogs is a brain disorder that causes the pet to have sudden fits. Fits can be brought on by head trauma and brain tumours. However, there is often no known cause for the condition. In this case, it is called idiopathic epilepsy, which can be linked toContinue reading “Epileptic Dogs”
Senior Dogs
What is a Senior Dog? A senior dog is a dog that is old and nearing the end of life expectancy. Large dogs generally reach their senior years around 5-8. Medium-sized dogs usually reach old age at around 7-10, and giant-sized dogs at about eight years of age. 9-12 years of age for small dogs. MyContinue reading “Senior Dogs”