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Big photography shows happen all around the world. Some are much bigger than others, but are even the big ones worth going to? It’s a question I see asked quite often online, especially at the moment. The Photography Show is the biggest one here in the UK and it’s on next month. I’m going, and […]

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Getting outside your comfort zone is good for your photography. The single, biggest factor that has helped me to improve my photography was becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable. This has been across all areas of photographic work, from weddings, corporate through to my absolute passion, travel photography.

Let me explain. From the very beginning I had the same concerns as many beginners in photography, where do I even start? I had built-up an imaginary wall about how I... more

If you follow our blog regularly, you know that we love toy photography and Star Wars. And today we have a treat for fans of both. Photographer Matt Ferris shared his photo of an X-Wing Starfighter, and we were immediately drawn by it. Although its a toy photo, it looks pretty real, just like it […]

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When Fuji released the X-Pro1and X100S, they became instant hits. Relatively small cameras with amazing image quality. Many photographers added one to their kit as a lightweight alternative to a DSLR for personal use. Others completely replaced their DSLRs with the new Fuji offerings as their new main bodies. People loved them. A couple of […]

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In an earlier article, I wrote that neutral density filters are the secret weapon of the landscape photographer. I couldnt work without mine and I suspect most landscape photographers would say the same.

But why are they so useful? There are two reasons. One is that neutral density filters give you control over exposure, and the other is that they give you creative control... more

I wanted to write you a letter on the art of street photography, based on my personal experiences, my personal passion, and things Ive learned along the way 1. Street photography is more than photos First of all, I think street photography is not just taking photos. Rather, it is a lifestyle. It is a […]

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Lets be honest, not many people view their photography as a business these days. But even if you are not a professional photographer, theres no reason not to view your photography as a business because for many that’s the ultimate aim. But being able to make a career as aphotographer has arguably never been more difficult. Any prospective photographer now is not only competing with other photographersbut with thousands of people with smart phones as well.

So here are 7 ways to... more

When I first saw these orbs, I was almost sure that they we were computer generated. I was wrong. The orbs are awork of art from German Light Art masterBernhard Rauscher (a.k.a. lumenman), and were made using self made plexiglass blades. I was curious about the perfect orbs, so I reached out toBernhard to learn […]

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I just came across a very interesting set of interviewsposted on Zorki Photo. In the post, photographer Stephen Dowlingtalks with the bigwigs at Ilford, Kodak, Film Ferrania and others. He wanted their thoughts on the current world of film potography. They all agree, the market is definitely growing. Of course, they sell film, so they’re […]

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For over a hundred years, double exposures have captivated photographers and art enthusiasts alike. Discovered by pure chance, a double exposure is a trick where a single frame of film is exposed twice or more in order to achieve multiple images in a single shot. This results in a photograph that comes out as a combination of the two images that were shot, one superimposed on top of the other.

From the techniques boom in the 1860s, this inspired accident created an avant-garde trend... more

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