photography tips
Some scenes simply beg to be photographed, such as magnificent vistas across the African bushveld, particularly when these form the backdrop to a sensual bath. The above photo was taken at the World’s View suite at stunning Ant’s Hill lodge in the Waterberg, South Africa. Surely this must count among the most spectacular bath settings on the planet. Fortunately for us, we had the privilege and pleasure of taking a dip there over the past weekend. Continue reading “Capturing Bush Breakaways”
When I first started doing professional photography about twenty years ago, one of my rather strict mentors banned me from using my flashlight in all but exceptional circumstances such as using fill-in flash with a backlit subject. I struggled with this concept until I realised how powerful using available light can be, enhancing your creativity and adding so much depth, detail and texture to images. Flash photography is a whole different science which can produce magnificent results, but for the purpose of this article, I would like to share the key considerations for shooting in natural light, namely: Continue reading “Natural Light Techniques”
Although professional cameras offer an array of options that assist in mastering a photo or video shoot, your own skills can contribute significantly to making the most of point-and-shoot cameras. And let’s face it, sometimes these are the most appropriate equipment, like when you’re relaxing on holiday. On a recent ski trip to Livigno in Italy, we had the pleasure of capturing a fantastic time on the slopes and in the picturesque little town, using our Nikon Coolpix P7000 and AW100, as well as GoPro and iPhone cameras. Relatively much smaller, lighter and less valuable than pro cameras, these were perfect to carry in a pocket and whip out on a whim, like in the middle of a magical snowfall. You’re welcome to view our Facebook albums here and here. Continue reading “How to Master Point-and-Shoot”