Technology Explained, Practice
Daniela Bowker
Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! ...

When you hear the term 'high-res' thrown about with such abandon when it comes to images for web use, have you ever stopped to think just how big or how high quality and image meant for the web needs to be?

Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! Saving images for the web
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring

There's an assumption that high-contrast images are more dynamic, more compelling, more inviting. Have a go at some low-contrast photography. You might surprise yourself with the results.

Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring
Feature Articles, Theory
Daniela Bowker
Seeking balance in your photos

Balance doesn't mean symmetry; it means an internal consistency and tension within your photos. And it's a vital element of composition. 

Seeking balance in your photos
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Training your photographic luck

Great photos might be down to a little bit of luck, but most of that 'luck' you make yourself. Don't believe us? Read on...

Training your photographic luck
Feature Articles, Practice
Daniela Bowker
The ups and downs and ins and outs of ...

Photographing buildings doesn't have to mean wide-angle lenses and fretting about correcting for the keystone effect. Any lens, and angle. Don't believe us? Let us show you!

The ups and downs and ins and outs of photographing buildings

virtual champagne

October photo competition winner!

Champagne copy

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. Welcome to our announcements show for the results of the Small Aperture October photo competition, the theme for which was long exposure. If the sun is over the yard-arm where you are, please help yourself to some virtual champagne and canapes. If that’s slightly early for you, or you don’t drink, we have a selection of virtual teas, coffee, fruit juices and pastries for your delectation.

We received some great entries (you can see them all here), and Haje and I enjoyed the selection process. We are, therefore, delighted to unveil the winner:

'Swingspace 1' by Samuel Hall

Many congratulations to Samuel Hall for his photo ‘Swingspace 1′. If Samuel would like to get in touch with me via email, I can arrange for his awesome prize to be sent to him!

The November competition is coming up shortly. We’re looking forward to judging that one.