My name is Amy and I am a photographer from Australia. I started photography about ten years ago and I remember it was really confusing. The difficulty was knowing exactly what information was really important and how to bring it all together to create some stunning images. If this sounds like familiar then please read […]
Using the flash is not easy to begin with. In fact flash photography can take time to learn. With time and practice and a solid understand of how the flash works you can create lovely photos for the years to come. The best use of the flash is to create a photo where it doesn’t […]
By Amy Renfrey Summer is here at last! The first thing you want to do is get yourself, with your camera, onto the beach. The water is blue, the sand is a golden yellow and there are photographic opportunities everywhere. But wait….before you rush out, read these helpful tips. The most common problem about beach […]
Have you ever wondered what a landscape photo would be like with special effects? it can be easy to become tired or bored with the ordinary landscapes we take. You can try adding some special effects to liven up your landscape photography. This works very well to change the narrative of your landscape, especially if […]
If you have ever wanted to know how to create beautiful portraits in a studio then you won’t want to miss these tips. Recently I did a shoot of a friend in the studio. She wanted a simple portrait for her website. I used a few tips and tricks to not only pose her well, […]
Domestic portrait photography is one of the most popular forms of photography for the domestic services market. Many of these include weddings, newborns and babies, celebration, events and glamour photography. Glamour photography is very popular today. What are the main differences between commercial portrait photography, like fashion photography for example, and this stylish photography? Domestic […]
It’s not difficult to create a lovely portrait that your friend will love. If you have no flash and no studio lights, then why not consider window light? The trouble is that with this is that no one uses window light properly. Many photographers position the subject in front of the window. They […]
Many people ask me if there is a secret to getting sharp photos. I often respond that it is a combination of a few factors. These factors include shutter speed, aperture and f-stop, using a tripod and distance to subject. These things work together to create a sharp image. Once you learn how to work […]
I wanted to let you know of some exciting changes taking place in our business. I know you are going to love the changes a lot. It’s about time these changes were made, because quite honestly they are overdue. Firstly, I am completely updating ALL our ebooks. In fact I’ve rewritten Digital Photography Success. I […]
There are lots of ways to light a person for a portrait shoot. Light can come in many forms and none so portable than the flash. There is a trick to using flash. The trick is knowing about the colour of the flash, the output, proximity to your person and shadows. There are many flash […]
