Simon Bray is an amateur photographer from Manchester, UK. He recently graduated from studying for a degree in Music at Manchester University, where he won Manchester Student Photographer of the Year 2009. He currently works at Manchester Photographic, a gallery and photographic school in the centre of the city, sharing his passion for photography alongside professionals and beginners.
Water is essential – nothing could live without it, it surrounds us, it can be dangerous, it can be beautiful, and as photographers, it’s a subject that we would be crazy to ignore. Here are a few tips on capturing water in motion, which can often be an art in itself!
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For many of us, trips to a farm can be few and far between. As someone who is extremely fond of long walks in the English countryside I often find myself coming across farmland that offers a wealth of photographic opportunities. So with an awful lot of topics to cover, here are some tips on how to make the most of your next agricultural trip to the farm!
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter months are in full swing, offering not only biting cold winds and hazardous travelling conditions, but some great photographic opportunities. Winter can be a down-time for photographers who are less willing to get out and about in the colder months of the year, but I see it as a chance to capture our surroundings when they appear drastically different to the majority of the year.
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Pet photography is very similar to photographing children – it’s difficult to coax and encourage them into the perfect composition. But when you get it right, the hard work can pay off in dividends.
Working with animals is far easier if you know the subject personally, and not all the tips below will be relevant for every different animal. Still, hopefully they’ll give you a few ideas on how to take great shots of your pets!
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In the past few years, taking photos of children has become a highly politicised act and there is a lot of public fear surrounding the situation. But in appreciating the joy that a child brings to their new family, there should be no hesitation in taking delight in documenting their offspring’s childhood.
This is easier said than done, and there aren’t any rights and wrongs when it comes to photographing kids, but hopefully the tips below will help you get better results. In years to come you can all look back at those treasured memories!
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Street photography emerged in the late 20th Century as a means for capturing everyday life, for documenting social activity, and to “hold a mirror up to society”.
Hopefully this tutorial will provide some useful advice for street photography as well as highlighting some of the ethical and practical issues that will help you get started on you quest to document life on the streets!
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Today saw the announcement of a new book from Rockable Press and Envato entitled, How to Take Great Photos! (with whatever camera you got). Written by freelance photographer Peter Tellone, the book aims to do exactly what it says on the cover, help beginners make a start in the world of digital photography regardless of the camera they own.
Today we’re going to offer a quick review of the book, and showcase what you’ll find inside.
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We often hear the phrase ‘less is more’, and this couldn’t be more apt than when appreciating minimalism. When executed well, minimalist photography can be an extremely simple but dramatic way to capture images. But how should we interpret, understand and execute minimalism within our own work?
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Photographing reflections can be extremely rewarding and produce stunning results, but sometimes achieving those dramatic shots can be harder than first thought. Today I’ll be highlighting a few quick tips for dealing with reflections, and helping you on your way to taking some breathtaking photographs!
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Camera shake is a problem that all photographers face. Although lots of lenses come with VR (Vibration Reduction) or IS (Image Stabilization) technology, not everyone can afford this feature – and even the best of us don’t have a totally steady hand. Here are a few tips to help you out with reducing the affect of camera shake.
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