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The Camera Dial Explained

The Camera Dial, it doesn’t need to look as daunting as it does! Below is a brief, detailed explination on what each of those little pictures mean. This will help any beginner photographer gain more understanding and allow them to become more adventurous, stepping away from Automatic Mode!
Program Mode (1)
Both the aperture and the shutter [...]

6 Great Wildlife Photography Tips

Do you want to learn to take the most breathe taking images on your wildlife safari holiday? Here are 6 excellent tips to get you headed in the right direction.

Tip # 1
Put yourself into the world of the animal you are photographing. The best way to do this is to be eye level with your [...]

Tips: Taking Pictures of Children

Getting good pictures of children is often easier said than done. We offer techniques and camera settings to help you take better photos of those precious little ones.
Two of the most important things to remember: be patient and take plenty of shots.
One of the secrets of success for professionals who photograph children is that they [...]

History of the Camera

Nicéphore Niépce took the worlds very first photograph in the year 1814. The camera was no more than a big wooden box with some very basic fittings. Most certainly nothing that could be carried around with a person, but I am certain that it cause an incredible amount of excitement on the day of its [...]

Turn Down the Noise in your Photography

In this article we want to share with you what we know about Noise, the dreaded splatter on an otherwise beautiful image. We believe that the most efficient way to reduce noise in your photography is to first understand it. I believe the famous quote is ‘know your enemy’.
What is Noise?
Noise is to a photograph [...]