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Taking Control
Understanding Manual Camera Settings Photography gives us an incredible amount of creative control, but sometimes the automatic settings on a camera can get in the way of what we are trying to achieve. Learning to use manual camera settings gives you the opportunity to decide how light, movement, focus and colour are captured, rather than simply allowing the camera to make all the decisions for you. You don't need to master everything at once. Understanding a few fundamental

Neil G Smith
3 hours ago5 min read


Creative Photography
Seeing the World Differently Photography is much more than simply taking a picture. A camera records what is in front of it, but creativity comes from the photographer. Two people can stand in exactly the same place, photograph exactly the same subject and still produce completely different images. Our imagination, emotions, curiosity and personal style all influence the way we see the world through a lens. Creative photography is about learning to look beyond the obvious. It

Neil G Smith
4 hours ago5 min read


The Art of Photography
From Observation to Creative Image Photography is about far more than simply pressing the shutter button. At its best, photography is about seeing — noticing light, colour, shapes, textures, patterns and moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed. Whether you're using a smartphone, compact camera, mirrorless camera or DSLR, developing your photographic eye can make a far greater difference than simply upgrading your equipment. Learning to See Differently One of the most impo

Neil G Smith
4 hours ago4 min read
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