Category: Photograpy Ideas

The Art of the Royal Proposal: A Look at Danish Royal Engagements

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The art of the royal proposal holds a special place in history, with engagements often seen as both a personal commitment and a significant public event. When it comes to the Danish royal family, their engagement stories blend tradition, elegance, and the timeless symbolism of the engagement ring. Denmark’s royal family is one of the most admired in Europe, and their engagements have captured the attention of many, from the stunning rings to the grand proposals. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most iconic Danish royal engagements and the unique elements that make them truly royal. One…Continue Reading

Three Wedding Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

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I’ve spent years picking up odd tips, completing online courses, researching techniques, and now, I’m confident in sharing some of that knowledge with the world. Of course, I’m still learning and will continue to pick up tips for the rest of my career. For now though, I’ll share some I wish I had known sooner. These tips are more personal than technical. Other articles out there will give you advice about off-camera flash exposure or some marketing tips. But, my three are things that I’ve learned on my personal journey in wedding photography, which could have saved me money or…Continue Reading

Hacked Off

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If you’ve visited this site during the past month or so, you’ll have noticed the lack of updates and the absence of featured pictures at the top of the posts. Sorry! The site got hit by the dreaded “Japanese Keyword Virus,” one of the most difficult computer viruses to eradicate, even given the many helpful “10 step” processes that security bloggers have posted. The Japanese Keyword Virus turns your keywords on Google into links to Japanese sites selling clothes and accessories. It’s a kind of SEO spam that hijacks legitimate sites (like this one!) and ruins your reputation on Google.…Continue Reading

9 Creative Self Portrait Photography Ideas

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Taking a creative self portrait is one way to express who you are online. You can use it to update your social media profile or add a fresh headshot to your personal website, replacing outdated images of yourself from the past. Whether the setting is casual or formal, finding a way to make your self portrait unique will help you stand out from the crowd. Here is our list of creative self portrait ideas that you can try. 1. Reflections Reflections are all around us, but very few people stop to notice them. In self portrait photography, they are ideal…Continue Reading

‘You can chart the change in the nation through its photographs’

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Children playing in front of a corner shop, Barnwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1963 (Colin Jones) Just over the road from the Royal Academy, Margaret Thatcher’s Spitting Image puppet leers out of an arresting window display. The former prime minister is there to welcome visitors to the Center for British Photography, an intriguing new art space that has just opened up on Jermyn Street alongside quintessentially British brands like Paxton & Whitfield (cheese) and Hawes & Curtis (suits). Across the doorway from Peter Fluck and Roger Law’s creation of foam, another display shows Thatcher joined by members of her cabinet, also…Continue Reading

Fulwell’s Radiant Renaissance: Lab Grown Diamonds Resurge

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In the charming district of Fulwell, nestled in the southwestern part of London, a radiant renaissance is unfolding within the realm of fine jewelry. Fulwell’s Radiant Renaissance isn’t just a phrase; it’s a revival of elegance that holds sustainability at its core. At the forefront of this renaissance are lab-grown diamonds, resurging to prominence and reshaping the narrative of Engagement Rings London. The strategic inclusion of engagement rings in London as a keyword is a nod to the city’s global standing as a beacon of fashion and tradition. Fulwell, with its blend of suburban tranquility and modern appeal, provides an…Continue Reading

Working With Layers in Street Photography, Part One – John Lewell Photography

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In street photography, layers are successive planes of interest and action, occupying the foreground, middle ground and background, each one holding information that captures the viewer’s attention. Together, these layers form a complete, “symphonic” image, taken in a single capture. I use the term symphonic in much the same way as EM Forster used it in Aspects of the Novell. The symphonic novel represents the pinnacle of a writer’s achievement, being the most difficult form to create successfully but also the most rewarding for the reader. For example, the symphonic novel will have multiple themes, each of which brings contrast…Continue Reading

Five travel photography tips from a professional

Before you leave for summer vacation, take in professional photographer Pat Kane’s wisdom on how to capture the best shots possible. Around the world in eight photos with photographer Pat Kane TravelLight It can be tempting to bring several lenses, tripods and gear when you’re traveling, but I find that using one camera and one lens can be creative freeing. I used a Fuji XT-4 and a 35-mm lens on my international travels this year. A fixed focal-length lens forces me to move around a scene and challenges me to think more carefully about how I frame my shots. Simple…Continue Reading