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”
Category Archives: Photography Equipment
Backdrop Systems
A photography backdrop system (usually fixed to a wall or ceiling) is a setup that holds one or more paper or vinyl backdrops used to take photos, which can be lowered manually via a pulley or using a remote control. A photography backdrop system is essential equipment every budding photographer needs in their studio, whetherContinue reading “Backdrop Systems”
Best Photo Editing Hardware
Choosing the correct photo editing device is essential if you prefer to edit your photos before sending them to clients or uploading them to social media sites. However, with over 200 globally known computer companies worldwide, choosing the correct device that suits your needs can be a headache.
Grey Goods
Grey goods or imports are products such as computers, cameras, cars, etc., imported into countries via legal unofficial market routes. In this article, I am focusing solely on camera grey goods. Grey goods originate from what is known as the “grey market” or “dark market”, sometimes confused with the term parallel market.
Studio Hacks
Photography studios are complex businesses, and running a studio is not cheap. Rent can cost anywhere from £1000 a month upwards, and that’s not taking into consideration staff wages, the purchasing of and upkeep of lighting, equipment, cameras, lenses, makeup and wardrobes, darkrooms, editing equipment, graphic design spaces, display rooms and websites, storage spaces, shipping and receiving, reception, showrooms, marketing and sales.
A Guide to Smartphone Photography
Smartphone photography is a great way to capture anything that catches your photographer’s eye, but it’s also a great way to learn more about mainstream photography.
Ultimate Guide to Astrophotography
“The purpose of life is the investigation of the Sun, the Moon, and the heavens.”
– Anaxagoras, Philosopher
The Ultimate Guide to Tripods
“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.”
— Robert Frank
Printer Calibration and Profiling
Trust is built with consistency.
“Lincoln Chafee”
Screen Calibration
“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.”
Kim Collins