Choosing my first DSLR
The beginning of my adventure into the world of digital photography was triggered by many things, which meant I wanted to upgrade my camera. But why? and to what? and did I really need to? Why upgrade?...
View ArticleToo good to be true?
I described in a previous post the process of choosing my new camera, A DSLR. The most important part of this process being to hold it in your hand. This obviously meant going to a shop that sold it...
View ArticleMy First Photo
Whilst I was doing my research of whether to by a DSLR or not I stumbled upon (although not via stumble upon!) a fantastic photo blog called Digital Photography School. It had loads of beginers tips...
View ArticleHong Kong
The second time I was able to use my shinny new DSLR was on a business trip to Hong Kong. Great I thought, spectacular cityscapes with which to try out my new found camera skills! It didn’t live up to...
View ArticleMotion Blur
Motion blur is one of my favourite effects when shooting digital photographs. When it all comes together it can look really spectacular. Done well it can look like a very difficult shot to achive but...
View ArticleShutter Speed – In beginner speak, err “Shutter Speed”
Continuing the series of posts where I try to explain some of the basic concepts of photography in “beginner speak”. If you like the concept, have anything to add, any futher questions or want to...
View ArticleFilters are fun
Filters are one of the benefits of owning a DSLR, but what are they, what do they do and do you need them? Filters come in many shapes, sizes, colours types and prices but they all have one thing in...
View ArticleEdit your images
Everyone feels differently about editing images once they get the photos into their computer. Some consider it cheating or a waste of time and don’t do any editing at all. Others people will add a few...
View ArticleLondon baby – The most photogenic city on earth
Appart from maybe Hong Kong! Shortly after I got my new camera I had to go to London and it turned out I had the whole morning in the city by myself to go where I wanted and shoot for as long as I...
View ArticleISO – In Beginner Speak “Fast or Slow Film”
Continuing the series of posts where I try to explain some of the basic concepts of photography in “beginner speak”. If you like the concept, have anything to add, any futher questions or want to...
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