Why I love my Fujifilm X100S
The Fujifilm X100S is a great camera. It’s both versatile and good looking… although that second point is purely subjective. I personally like the way it looks and feels. I like the dials on...
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Make long exposure photos without using a tripod
I’ve written before about why I travel with a tripod. This time I’m going to write about how you can make long exposure photos without using a tripod. My friend Valerie Jardin and I...
Attending photographic workshops
Attending photographic workshops, even if you’re an experienced photographer, can be a great thing. A good friend of mine, Lee Herbet, is a contributor to the F-Stop Lounge website. His article Photo Workshops for...
Choosing a photographic theme
I’ve spoken before about choosing a photographic theme when you’re in a new location. A big city such as Paris, New York, London or Melbourne can be overwhelming when you first get there and...
Zone Focusing and Hyperfocal Distance
I was listening to an episode of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast recently. Martin was talking about hyperfocal distance and how to calculate it. If you don’t already listen to Martin’s podcasts then I suggest...
Street Portraits
The definition of street photography varies depending who you ask. For me, street photography is all about making images that have a strong human element. That doesn’t mean there has to be a person...
Dogs are people too
Dogs are people too. There. I said it. I can’t resist making an image of a dog if I see one. There has always been a dog in my family, for as long as...
Understanding the Exposure Triangle
Everyone understands that good exposure goes a long way to making a good photograph. Right? But what actually makes a good exposure? In this post we’re going to explore just what exposure means and how...