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Audio for Video - A Beginner's Guide

Audio for Video - A Beginner's Guide

How to get started recording high-quality audio

While good audio recording is critical to a successful video, it is easy to overlook for new videographers. We discuss the basics of recording audio for video, including why audio is important, necessary gear, differences between on-camera mics and sync sound systems, and more.

Posted on 16-11-2023
Street Photography - Do's and Don'ts

Street Photography - Do's and Don'ts

Learn to walk the fine line between "candid" and "creepy"!

Street photographers have to walk a fine line between "candid" and "creepy". Learn our do's and don'ts to get the best shots!

Posted on 02-11-2023
A Simple One-Light Location Portrait Approach

A Simple One-Light Location Portrait Approach

Pro photographer Sharon Blance outlines her easy and affordable portrait setup.

Commercial and editorial photographer Sharon Blance shares a simple setup she uses to achieve high quality on-location portraits that is both easy-to-use and budget friendly.

Posted on 19-10-2023
Prime or Zoom Lens - Which is Right for You?

Prime or Zoom Lens - Which is Right for You?

What is the difference and which is best for you?

Every lens is either a prime or a zoom lens, and understanding the difference between the two can help you significantly narrow down what you are looking for. Join us as we explain the difference between the two and why you might choose one over the other. 

Posted on 05-10-2023
Lighting for Macro - Ring Lights vs. Flash

Lighting for Macro - Ring Lights vs. Flash

How to get the best lighting for macro.

Macro can be a challenging subject. In order to get your best macro images, you'll want to understand how to manipulate your lighting. We discuss the different lighting options for macro, including natural light, ring lights, and flash units, and how you can use them to maximise your images.

Posted on 07-09-2023
Deciding What Gear to Bring on Your Next Trip

Deciding What Gear to Bring on Your Next Trip

There are a lot of considerations to make when packing.

How can you possibly fit all your photo gear on your next trip? Do you need it all? We tackle how to pick which gear to bring, different styles of packing and important things to not forget!

Posted on 24-08-2023
The Exposure Triangle

The Exposure Triangle

Understanding the exposure triangle is critical to advanced photography

Exposure is a core concept of photography, and the exposure triangle explains how your three primary manual controls - aperture, shutter speed and ISO - combine to affect your exposure. Understanding these controls and how they interact is critical in learning how to manually exposure your images.

Posted on 10-08-2023
How To Clean Your Camera Lens

How To Clean Your Camera Lens

Keep your gear purring with regular maintenance!

Cleaning your lens is a vital step in order to keep your photos sharp and extend your gear's life. We offer a simple step-by-step guide on when and how to clean your lenses.

Posted on 27-07-2023
Using Long Exposure in Astrophotography

Using Long Exposure in Astrophotography

How to capture great astro images.

Want to capture great astro images? Learn about long exposure, star trails, foreground subjects, the 500 rule, and more, so you can capture that beautiful Milky Way shot. 

Posted on 13-07-2023
When & Why to Use a Monopod

When & Why to Use a Monopod

How do I use this funky thing?

While almost every photographer is comfortable using a tripod, monopods are a bit less common. While these single-legged supports may seem a bit funky, they have a ton of usefulness in a variety of situations, and are generally underappreciated. We discuss when and how to use a monopod, different types of monopods and the advantages vs a tripod. 

Posted on 29-06-2023