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Everything You Need to Know About Lens Quality
Understanding the physics of light puts you at a great advantage when trying to produce great photographs. Arguably, how light interacts with your lenses is...
Simon Bray
15 Jul 2013
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9 Fundamental Ways to Market Your Photography
When working professionally as a photographer, taking the photos can seem like the easiest part of the process. It’s the business side of things that...
Simon Bray
18 Apr 2013
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Photographing a Band for Their Album Cover
Photographing a band or artist can be a tricky process. There are often lots of people involved in creative decisions. As a result, it can end up being a...
Simon Bray
17 Apr 2013
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How to Take Brilliant Photos on a Cloudy Day
Living in the north of England, I've gotten used to shooting on cloudy days. I’d love it if we had blazing sunshine every day, but when it comes to weather,...
Simon Bray
15 Apr 2013
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A Step-by-Step Look at an Outlandish Musician Shoot
Thinking up interesting and engaging ideas for promotional portrait shoots is one of my favourite things. To try to engage the viewer and to represent the...
Simon Bray
25 Feb 2013
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Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with Retail Photography
Retail photography may not be something you’ve ever considered as a photographer, but it covers a lot of similar ground to commercial shoots, so if you’ve...
Simon Bray
18 Feb 2013
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Terry McNamara: Delicious Food Photography
Terry McNamara is a freelance photographer based in Manchester, UK. Having started as an enthusiast, he's gone from photography student to photography tutor,...
Simon Bray
29 Jan 2013
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Using Light to Shape Landscape Photography
My favourite landscape images don’t grab my attention purely because of the place they capture, but because of the way in which they are represented in the...
Simon Bray
23 Jan 2013
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Quick Tip: Simple Steps for Avoiding Camera Shake
Camera shake is a problem that all photographers face. Although lots of lenses come with VR (Vibration Reduction) or IS (Image Stabilization) technology, not...
Simon Bray
5 Jan 2013
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The Complete Guide to Photographing Classical Musicians
For those of us who regularly take promotional shots of bands and fashion, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of approaching the same clientele over and...
Simon Bray
17 Dec 2012
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10 Inspirational Personal Project Ideas
Engaging with a personal project can be an extremely good way to aid your progress as a photographer. Not only does it force you to take photographs, it...
Simon Bray
1 Nov 2012
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An In-Depth Guide to Lighting People
Light is the foundation of photography, so when taking portraits, it's essential that you not only understand how the light is working, but also how to...
Simon Bray
9 Oct 2012
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