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Long-Exposure Photography: A Basic Guide

So, you have the basics of photography down and want to try something new. You’ve probably seen NatGeo photos with sweeping smooth landscapes, silky waterfalls, and busy light trails and want to try and capture it yourself. Well, you have come to the right place! A Basic Guide to Long-Exposure Photography*** Long-Exposure Photography Before IContinue reading “Long-Exposure Photography: A Basic Guide”

New Year Photo Challenge

Happy New Year! How are the resolutions going? This year I decided to come up with a weekly photo challenge to keep myself on my toes photo wise this year and stay creative as 2020 just drained all creative energy from me… And I don’t want that to happen again so it is the perfectContinue reading “New Year Photo Challenge”

A Guide to Bokeh

The days are getting shorter, the nights colder and darker, to top it off, it is somehow still 2020. It’s getting to the festive season meaning that all the pretty lights are coming out both in the house and on the streets. It is always a treat to see, and more fun to capture! This post is to inform and help with getting that all aesthetic Bokeh effect and add a little more magical sparkle to your holiday pictures!

Snapshots #23: La Fosse Arthour

Another local adventure with my camera, this time venturing to La Fosse Arthour!

Photography Tips #19: Portraits

Before I even begin, what are the main questions I am asked about portrait photography?: What makes a good portrait? What settings are best? How do I compose a portrait? What makes a good portrait? The photo captures your subject(s) in a flattering way. The subject(s) is the main part of the photo Your subject(s)Continue reading “Photography Tips #19: Portraits”

The Exposure Triangle

As a photographer, I am often asked about photography and how to take photos. So, accordingly, I thought I would write an easy summary guide to the basics of how to take a photo. Including, the things to consider, the exposure triangle, and basic settings. Check out other photography tips here: Things to Consider WhatContinue reading “The Exposure Triangle”

Photography Tips #15: Basic Lighting Techniques

***This is just a basic introduction to lighting techniques and set up!*** Easily one of the most important elements of art, lighting is integral to any kind of photography. 3 point lighting The standard lighting for everything photography and film. Key The main light. If you are using 1 light then it is always theContinue reading “Photography Tips #15: Basic Lighting Techniques”