Photo Tips

Welcome to my monthly photography tip section, focusing on everything from baby photography through to nature photography and the techie side of aperture, shutter speed, ISO and post production.

Enhance your iPhone photos with the Snapseed App

March 2013

I bet you take a lot of photos on your iPhone. It's convenient, it's always in your pocket, and you don't have to worry about the settings. ...more

Family Portraits

February 2013

It's very special to look back on family portraits, so make sure you organise one every year or so, whether you use a professional photographer or you do it yourself. ...more

Tips on photographing landscapes

January 2013

Landscape photography is a popular subject, and can be more enjoyable than photographing people or pets due to the fact that everything generally stays still and there is little coaching or direction needed. As well as considering composition, here are a few tips that will help your photos stand out: ...more

Tips on photographing snowy scenes

December 2012

With snow on the way, you might want to take some photos of your kids making a snowman or capture a beautiful white landscape, but from my experience, photos in the snow can be quite tricky. Here is a quick to help you get a great shot. ...more

Get all eyes open for a group portrait photo

October 2012

Closed eyes in a portrait or group shot just ruins the shot, here is a simple trick to help keep eyes open... ...more

Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness

September 2012

Autumn is upon us and with its softer light, and spectrum of warm reds, golden browns and rich russetts, presents us with numerous opportunities for photography. ...more

Photographing Children - Portraits

August 2012

Children grow up so quickly, and being able to take portrait style photos of them every 6 months or so means that you can capture their development in stages. Here are some tips to help you take portraits of a young child. ...more

Get the Perfect Picture of your Furry Friend

July 2012

Our pets are very important to us and it's nice to have professional looking photos that capture their unique personalities and expressions. ...more

Photographing Children - Shoot them Naturally

June 2012

Trying to get your child or children to pose for a photo can often result in tears and frustration all round. Here are some tips to help you get the best result from shooting naturally. ...more

Improve your Photos with the Rule of Thirds

May 2012

One particular concept that can help make an image more engaging and balanced is the rule of thirds. ...more

How to Photograph Through a Fence

April 2012

Do you find it difficult to take photos through the fence at the zoo, animal park, or car event? With a little experimenting, you can make the fence disappear from your photo. ...more

Get Better Photos of your Children

March 2012

Photographing children and babies can be challenging, so here are a few photography tips to help you get better photos of your little ones. ...more

Be Aware of Lighting

February 2012

Even with the best cameras, you will not achieve consistent, good quality photos without understanding the connection between light and photography. Here are a few photography tips for using natural light for your photos of children and babies. ...more

Avoid Blurry Photos

January 2012

Do you find it is frustrating when you thought you had captured some great photos only to find they are blurry? Here are a few photography tips to help you avoid taking blurry photos. ...more