Learning how to use and modify light is essential for taking your photos to the next level in photography because how you use and control the light will determine how your photos turn out!  One tool you can use to modify and shape light is called a reflector.  If you’ve heard people talking about using a reflector,  but weren’t quite sure what it does, or indeed whether you need one, then I created this episode for you!  Simply put, a reflector is simply a tool that will help you change or mold the light to suit your vision, and help you get your images to look the way you ..read more

Light is the single most important element of your photo, and is one that  can lift a mediocre, mundane scene into something incredible and awe-inspiring. That’s why learning how to use light to its full potential is so incredibly important if you want to take your photos to the next level.  However, I understand that working with natural light can seem a little overwhelming at first, because you don’t get to choose the light you are given on any particular day!  But that doesn’t mean you don’t have any control - far from it. If you can learn how to work with light you’ve got, o ..read more

“What do all these numbers on these camera lenses actually mean?!”  This was one of my very first questions I had when buying my first DSLR and I don’t mind telling you, it took me a little while to figure out!  So in this week’s episode, I’m going to break down what the numbers on your camera lens actually mean, so that you can figure out how a particular lens will perform,  and therefore whether it is the right lens for you.  Tune into today’s episode to learn:  What the numbers before the mm mean on your camera The quick way to know whether your lens will look m ..read more

These days, smartphones are not only a way to keep in touch with people, they are also a great tool for photographers! Not only can you take great photos with your phone, you can also use a number of apps that have been created especially for photographers.  In this podcast, I’m going to share 5 apps that I personally use and love.  Even though I don't use all of these all of the time, they are so useful that they stay on my phone / iPad for when I need them! The idea for this podcast episode actually came from a post I shared on Instagram that I got a lot of questions about, so I de ..read more

Whether you’re a long time user of Lightroom or Lightroom Classic, OR you’re brand new to editing and just wondering which program to get, you’ve probably come to realize that there are two different programs available from Adobe, both (confusingly!) called Lightroom.  This always raises a lot of questions, particularly for those who are just starting out on their editing journey, and are confused about which one they should get, and the differences between the two!  Adobe does make absolutely top-notch, wonderful editing programs, but sometimes they don’t make it easy to determine w ..read more

I’ve always said that photography is a game of two halves - one side of our brain needs to focus on the technical aspects, such as our camera settings, where to focus, finding the light etc.  The other side needs to see the creative possibilities - the composition, angles, or unique twist we can stamp on our photos!  As photographers, it’s pretty common to focus more on the technical side, and don’t set aside some time for nurturing or practicing our creativity!   While learning the technical side is incredibly important (we need to know HOW to create the vision in our head ..read more

Do you really need to edit your photos, and how much difference does it actually make to your images? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today! I’m going to break down the 4 reasons why editing your photos is an important part of the photography process, and how it can take your photos to the next level. I know editing is a whole other world of things to learn and master and as such it can be quite overwhelming! And because it's yet another thing you need to add to your "to learn" list, it can be tempting not to bother doing it, or slap an action / preset on and call it a day. But I ..read more

If you’re shooting with the kit lens that came with your camera, you’re probably finding getting certain shots a struggle, and thinking that you'll need to ditch your kit lens before you can get good photos! While there are definitely benefits to getting higher quality lenses when your budget allows, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get great photos with your kit lens - it’s all about understanding the limitations of your kit lens, and most importantly how to work around them, which of course, is exactly what we cover in this episode! You’ll learn: What exactly a kit lens is The pros and cons ..read more

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with the sharpness of your images, particularly your action shots, then prick up your ears, because in this episode I'm going to be talking all about a focusing technique that can have a big impact on the clarity and sharpness of your photos! It's called Back Button Focus, and today we'll dive into all the nitty gritty details such as what back button focus is, when you might want to use it, and how you can set that up on your camera if you want to give it a go. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for links to further reading, and to see the scre ..read more

Are you thinking of starting your own photography business, but wondering if you are ready to take the plunge and start charging for your work? Or how long you need to have been shooting for? Or what experience do you need??  Then this week’s episode is for you!  I'm going to talk about some of the things that I personally think you should have in place, and be able to do, before you start charging for your skills.  Tune in to learn:  Why deciding what type of business - and who you want to serve - matters.  The key photography skills you should have mastered befor ..read more