I am going to preface this article by saying I am not a therapist nor have I been clinically diagnosed with mental health issues. However, I am a photographer that suffers from severe ups and downs, and more importantly I recognise those ups and downs. Those of you that have followed my journey here on […]
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Going back to a spot to re-photograph it gives us an excellent opportunity to improve shots from the last time we went. Here are the things you need to improve each time.
Traveling with your camera is one of the most rewarding things that you can do in photography. The thrill of new places, different cultures, and interesting light are strong lures to any photographer. The problem is, what to take? The urge will be to take as much of your heavy camera gear on the plane […]
Last month, my primary camera failed. The shutter button stopped firing. It was fine on the half-press, but pushing it fully would not trigger the shutter. As it was Fujifilm, the camera body had a two-year guarantee. Being only nine months old, it was still under guarantee. Here’s where things can get awkward if you […]
Copyright is a thorny issue among photographers. Some of us are happy to let people use our images for free or for credit, and that’s fine. It’s your prerogative to do so. Others who work professionally need to charge or license our work. I have never really bought into the concept that people giving away […]
Photography can be brutal. So brutal that it can sometimes force you to take a pause or stop altogether. This brutality can come in several forms. Toxic comments, lack of appreciation, or just not getting the shots you hoped for. All of these can put a serious dent in your photographic confidence, making you doubt […]
