Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth, your customers are judging you before they’ve read a single word on your website. They see a photo first. Your brain does this in about a tenth of a second, long before anyone’s had a chance to read your carefully written “About Us” page or your painstakingly crafted mission…
If your website is starting to feel a bit tired, your first thought might be, “We probably need a full redesign.” But in reality, that’s not always necessary. For a lot of businesses, the issue isn’t the layout or the branding — it’s the photography. Outdated, inconsistent, or low-quality images can quietly drag down an…
How many images do you want from a Brand Photography shoot? Or come to that how many do you need?? Does receiving too many photos from your photographer give you overwhelm? Or do you want as many as you can get your hands on to give you the largest number of options as possible? OK,…
In an age where smartphone cameras are ubiquitous, capturing a good photo may seem as simple as pressing a button. But great photography is about far more than just owning a decent camera. It’s about understanding light, composition, emotion, and technical expertise that elevate a moment into a masterpiece. Hiring a professional photographer who truly…
I’m a fan of Back Button Focusing, BBF, although I know some photographers, both amateur and professional don’t agree. It works for me, and I’m surprised to find out that not every photographer knows that the control buttons on a DSLR can be customised to the individuals needs. The AF-ON button is probably the most…
I know I am. I was contacted recently by a client of mine, I’d been his first foray into the world of professional photography, but he had questions. He’d recently employed a specialist baby photographer, a genre I don’t dabble in, and he was wondering if what they were doing was a regular occurrence. The…
Event photography requires a unique set of skills and an ability to capture the essence of the occasion. Whether you’re photographing weddings, corporate events, or social gatherings, it’s crucial to be well-prepared and equipped with the right knowledge. Here are 8 tips that can help you excel in event photography and create stunning images that…
One of the most useful and versatile tools in a photographer’s kit is a flash. While many photographers prefer to rely on natural light, using a flash can significantly improve the quality of your images. In this blog, I’ll tell you the reasons why I use flash in my photography. One of the biggest advantages…
Before you engage the services of a photographer, not only should you take a look at their website and other social media channels but you might want to ask a few pertinent questions too. So there you go, don’t be afraid to ask a few questions when selecting your potential photographer, we ‘re generally an…
A 360 degree panorama image may be flat like the one above But with the right software, it can also be round and come with the added benefit of interactivity. You can zoom in and out and as you move your mouse, finger or even your Virtual Reality headset, you can discover more of the…
In all honesty, you can’t match the quality that you get from a full frame DSLR with a phone, it’s just not possible. However, if you are starting or in the first couple of years of trading with an e-commerce business, then the camera phone can be your friend. But you will get to the…
It’s important to me to get value for my money and of course, I like to make sure that my clients get the best treatment possible. You’d think in business that would be a sensible thing to do right? I’ve never understood why some photographers have a set number of images included in the price,…