As a photography teacher, I have the pleasure of running a one-day photographic course on how to “Enjoy Your Camera”. Over the past few years, hundreds of people of all ages and skill levels have joined me in my class – showing up with all manner of different equipment. In addition to holding classes, I […]
Many people new to photography wish their pictures had more of an impact. Ensuring there is a main point of interest in the composition is a great way to make your photos have just that. Your first step should be to identify what you would like your main point of interest to be, and then […]
What on earth is computational photography? The simple answer is that it is being developed to try and ensure that smartphone cameras can achieve what their big brothers can–and perhaps even more. As has often been mentioned, the major restriction for smartphone cameras is the lack of space. If they are really to be ‘the […]
“I have a digital camera and some really good software, therefore, I no longer need to bother with filters.” Not so! If you’re not making use of physical filters (as opposed to digital filters) in your digital photography, you’re missing out on a whole world of wonderful creativity. After all, what is photography? It’s about […]
The progress of camera development in mobile phones has been nothing short of remarkable. If you take the time to actually look at image quality improvement over the last few years you will be astounded. The modern smartphone is capable of producing images of such quality that the compact camera market has shrunken considerably. The […]
The development of smartphone photography has had a dramatic effect on photography as a whole. It’s as important a change as the introduction of the Brownie box camera and digital photography, both of which played significant roles in spreading the delight of photography. The camera in my pocket has added fun and enjoyment to the […]
