THE MONEY SHOT – 7 ICONIC NATURE PHOTOGRAPHS
Nature photography is one of the most accessible kinds, and chances are you’ve already tried it; it includes landscapes, wildlife, nature and the environment and inspiration is all around us. But it’s not just a case of pointing and shooting; you have to consider things like the constantly changing light, unexpected weather, and uncooperative wildlife! […]
Your Story – Jay & Camera Insurance
Photography can open a world of opportunities for those who pursue it as more than a hobby; whether that’s a career in photojournalism, scientific photography, portrait photography, commercial photography, and many more. Being a wedding photographer is another fantastic career for a professional photographer – which is exactly what our customer Jay has been doing […]
SAVING FACE – OUR TOP TIPS FOR GREAT PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Portraits have been around for thousands of years; some of the earliest examples include reconstructed skulls that were found in the Middle East dating back to between 9000 and 6000BC, and long before we became obsessed with selfies, royalty and members of the aristocracy would sit for hours having their portrait painted. Fortunately, portraits are […]
Here’s Looking at You Kid – Baby Photoshoot Ideas To Try At Home
Those first few weeks with a baby are precious, and the only thing that gets us through the sleepless nights and endless nappy changes is the fact that they’re so cute. It’s no surprise then that lots of new parents want to capture those first few months – after all, they don’t stay cute and […]
Thanks For The Memories – A Guide To SD Cards For Beginners
If you’re new to photography you’re probably feeling a little bit bombarded with all the different technical terms; it’s like they’re trying to confuse us on purpose! Take memory cards, for example, all the different speed ratings and labels, how do we even begin to know what we need? We thought we’d focus on (get […]
Snappy Days – Your Guide To Finding The Best Camera For A Beginner
In a world of social media and smartphones, it’s easy to feel inspired by all the amazing photos we see every day on Instagram, and you might be considering taking up photography yourself. But when you make the leap from taking photos on a smartphone to using a purpose-built camera, it can be really daunting; […]
Lights, Camera, Action – The Best Action Cameras For Every Budget
Whatever kind of action you want to capture, whether it’s underwater or on top of a mountain, you need to know your equipment is tough enough to deal with whatever you throw at it, while also being light enough to carry around. The action camera has replaced the traditional camcorder for both amateur and professional […]
[SUBMISSIONS CLOSED]WIN a £250 Amazon Voucher – Spring Photography Competition
Spring is finally upon us! Join us in celebrating the start of Spring with our photography competition! We want photographers far and wide, from pro to novice, to share the beauty our wonderful UK spring has to offer by entering your best spring scene photo. Taken a cute picture of your pet amongst the daffodils? […]
Photographers to Watch in 2023
In a world dominated by social media, with most people owning a smartphone, it’s easy to think that anyone can be a photographer, but being one involves much more than just pointing a camera and taking a photo. Apart from needing to understand lighting and composition and knowing how to use digital technology such as […]
How to Grow Your Photography Business
Lots of people dream about being able to earn money from doing the thing they love and starting up your own photography business lets you do just that. You’ll be using your skills to make people happy; whether that’s providing an image for an ad campaign, or capturing someone’s happy, family moment. It’s been a […]