Wide angle portraits: how to use your wide-angle lens to caricature your friends

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 21/03/2013 16:40pm
    How to shoot wide angle portraits: step 3

    Did you think your wide-angle lens was just for landscapes? Think again! Find out how to take wide angle portraits that will wow your friends and family.

    DIY Photography Hacks: soften pop-up flash with an empty milk carton

    | Photography Tips | 20/03/2013 11:42am
    DIY Photography Hacks: soften pop-up flash with an empty milk carton

    In the past we’ve showed you how to diffuse flash with foam and other materials… but let’s face it, these can look a bit unsightly. In our latest DIY Photography Hacks post we’ll show you how to use an empty milk carton as a more compact diffuser to soften pop-up flash.

    Camera Angles: 5 ways to add impact with unusual perspectives

    | Photography Tips | 20/03/2013 01:00am
    Camera Angles: 5 ways to add impact with unusual perspectives

    Sometimes you can dramatically alter your photo composition just changing your perspective. This quick guide to using camera angles more effectively will help you take pictures you can be proud of. Inside we’ll show you 5 simple techniques you can use to alter your camera angles for dramatic effect.

    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: interior photography tips for ideal homes

    | Photography Tips | 15/03/2013 11:49am
    Professional Photographer to the Rescue: interior photography tips for the ideal home

    In our latest Professional Photographer to the Rescue post we set up indoors, as our pro shares his best interior photography tips for taking perfectly lit photos at home.

    Clashing colors: when they work… and when they don’t

    | Beginner | 15/03/2013 01:00am
    Clashing colors: when they work… and when they don't

    The latest instalment of our in-depth series on how to shoot color photography investigates how to make photo compositions with clashing colors. We explain when clashing colors work best and when it’s best to leave them alone.

    DIY Photography Hacks: why a blank CD case is the perfect rain guard for your lens

    | Photography Tips | 13/03/2013 11:31am
    DIY Photography Hacks: why a blank CD case makes the perfect rain guard for your lens

    We’ve tackled weather problems quite a bit in our DIY Photography Hacks series, but this might be our most ingenious DIY photography invention yet! In this tutorial we’ll show you how to transform the cover from a simple case of blank CDs into the perfect rain guard for your lens.

    Color Photography: understanding complementary colors

    | Photography Tips | 08/03/2013 16:22pm
    Composing photos boldly

    In the latest instalment of our series on color photography, we look closely at the color wheel to see which are the best complementary colors to use in your photo compositions, and which combinations should be avoided.

    Wildlife photography made easy: how to shoot in iconic locations

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 04/03/2013 01:00am
    Wildlife photography made easy: what you need to know about shooting iconic locations

    In the final post in our series on wildlife photography made easy, we thought we’d do something a bit different. Every photographer dreams of shooting the world’s most iconic photo locations. Here’s how to make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime trip to make sure you don’t waste any photos and opportunities whilst there!

    Color photography: using white balance settings to get the tones you want

    | Beginner | 01/03/2013 14:15pm
    Color photography: using white balance settings that work every time

    In the second part of our series exploring color photography in depth we take a look at the best white balance settings to use to get the tones you want.

    9 creative photo ideas to try in March

    | Photography Tips | 01/03/2013 01:00am
    9 creative photo ideas to try in March: shoot with a bargain f/1.8 lens

    Looking for inspiration? Look no further than these 9 creative photo ideas and photography tips to inspire your photography in March.