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

September 13, 2023 0 Comments

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 …

Five travel photography tips from a professional

July 18, 2023 0 Comments

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 …

Milliner’s designs received lots of press attention at Royal Ascot

July 12, 2023 0 Comments

Jayne Rossiter-Gill at Royal Ascot (Image: Olivia Clay) A hat trader based in Bicester took her designs to Royal Ascot where they received plenty of attention. Jayne Rossiter-Gill, founder of Jayne Elizabeth Millinery, graced the esteemed race course during a promotional day out which involved two of her model friends wearing her hats. She said: …

Photography Equipment You Need to Start a Photo Business in 2023

July 4, 2023 0 Comments

If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. If you’re seriously thinking about kickstarting a photography business in 2023, investing in the right photography equipment is essential to get started. One thing shutterbugs beginners can also note is that each photography company and niche will have …

‘Capturing the Moment’ at Tate Modern review

June 26, 2023 0 Comments

The problem with doing an exhibition about art in the age of photography is that all art for over 150 years has been made in the age of photography. You could literally whack in anything made in the twentieth century and say ‘see? This was made while cameras were a thing’. Which is what the …

22 Best Gifts for Photographers 2023

June 20, 2023 0 Comments

We may earn commissions from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 1 this mini Polaroid camera Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Film Camera 1 this mini Polaroid camera Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Film Camera Now 19% offCredits: Amazon What better way to experiment with Polaroids than this cute …

Mum who ‘force fed’ young son ‘out of desperation’ before finding out he had an eating disorder now helps other parents

June 10, 2023 0 Comments

A mum of two who “force-fed” her young son “out of desperation” as he would “rather starve” than eat new foods until the age of two, now runs a business helping other parents after finding out her boy has a selective eating disorders. Grace Willis, 43, from Bedfordshire, the founder of Happy Little Eaters, who …

8 Best Photo Printing Services (2023): Tips, Print Quality, and More

May 30, 2023 0 Comments

Starting at $21 for business cards and $23 for postcards Printing Services to Avoid Amazon’s Photo Printing: This service produced the worst images, not just out of this particular test, but the worst prints I’ve ever seen. Full stop. The best I can say about it is that it’s fast. I had my prints in …

CSI Vegas star Matt Lauria on Josh’s ‘thrilling and terrifying’ final moments in season 2 finale

May 25, 2023 0 Comments

CSI: Vegas fans were left shocked on Thursday May 18 when they saw Josh Folsom (played by Matt Lauria) taken into custody by Detective Serena Chavez (Ariana Guerra), Josh’s girlfriend, after they found the dead body of the man who murdered Josh’s mother . The devastating season finale saw Josh go out on his own, …

9 Creative Prop Ideas for Product Photography (and When to Use Each One)

May 23, 2023 0 Comments

Taking product photos is a little more complex than just making the product itself shine. To make your photos pop, add some creative props around them or in the background. Following themes is an easy way to do this, but you can use props that don’t match the theme of your product with just as …