Good nature photography is not just about technology. It is about having the knowledge and skills to produce a great photo and going to the extra effort to make it happen.

Teaching nature photography has taught me a lot about the combination of art and technology required. Good photography takes just the right mix of camera skill, creativity, and hard work.

Half my time spent teaching is concentrated on the essential mechanics of good photography; aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lenses and so on. The rest of the time is focused on understanding natural light, and the techniques of good composition.

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Have you decided to take the plunge and start your own photography studio? Will you work from home or in an office? When you do decide to start your own business, you will need to understand some basics in order to be able to tweak the images you take. In this article, I will cover some of the basics you need to understand.

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In creative photography, finding a great subject is one thing, but capturing an image with real impact is quite another. Here are three simple methods you can try, no matter what sort of camera you have.

Photographers are inspired by many things. For me it’s wildlife, for you, it may be people, flowers…there is no shortage of great subjects out there. The challenge is to create a photo has real impact.

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Wildlife photography is both rewarding and frustrating. For every good shot you take there are plenty of bad ones. Here are five simple mistakes we all make from time to time, and some simple tips to avoid them.

Great wildlife photography is never easy. While a good photo is something to treasure, the challenges involved in getting it can frustrate even the most experienced photographer.

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Depth of field is one of the toughest aspects for new photographers to master. Andrew Goodall takes a quick look at three ways of adjusting your depth of field for photos with impact.

Depth of field is perhaps the most difficult aspect of photography for a new beginner. It is well worth perservering, because when you understand how to control your depth of field, you can truly transform the impact of your photography.

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