Photography Week

Photographing animals, including our own tame domestic pets, poses a range of challenges. As photographers, we have to consider how to treat them respectfully and ensure their safety, while still achieving our visual goals. It’s no secret that pets c

When photographing pets, you want to capture their uniqueness, but you also want to do that in your own photographic style. To balance both aspects, the choice of lens, kit and accessories must be carefully considered. When it comes to lenses, you sh

Every animal has its own character traits, and will act in a different way in front of the camera. Unlike with human models, communicating your intentions in words will have limited effect, and this makes working with pets challenging, especially whe

Clean your lens to ensure you get the best-quality images. Also, think about the background you’re using beforehand, as you’ll be photographing the animal slightly from above to get the best reflections in the eyes. A darker background offers greater

There are various image-creating strategies that photographers can use to visually bring feline friends and canine companions into sharper focus. One of the best-known and most efficient methods is to incorporate a shallow depth of field that isolate

Black-and-white photography is great at bringing out structures and lines. By leaving out the background and adding negative space to your image, you can draw the viewer’s eye to certain features of the animal that might not get as much attention und

The question of what interests the viewer most is subjective, as everyone has personal preferences for what makes a good photograph. However, anything that appears unusual and different at first glance will attract the viewer’s attention. To achieve

Keeping your camera in a fixed position while capturing the pet offers many advantages, and among them is that you can use a remote shutter release to gain maximum flexibility for directing the animal with treats or toys. By the end of the session, y

Preparations for an outdoor shoot with animals require much more than just general planning. Since there are many factors that need to come together, we have to pay attention to lots of details so that the animals feel comfortable in the outdoor envi

Taking images of animals in action is fun, especially when they’re in their element, focused on the toy or outdoor features, and just enjoying the shoot. To ensure you don’t miss that perfect moment, prepare your camera settings in advance. Use fast

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Colour temperature has a huge impact on the effect of your photography, and to create unique shots you will need full control over this setting. Choose what best suits the scene and enter an specific value. To improve the colour temperature, don’t us

Pets are often not very easy to control, but this can also have its advantages. Sometimes it’s better to just let the animal be itself, and not give commands or actively intervene in the action. This can create situations you may not have thought of,

When we’re work with animals, our top priority is to remain patient and calm. The pet needs to have fun, and get loads of rewards for its good behaviour. These photography sessions should be regarded as entertainment, and bonding time for you and you

Before you actively edit an image, be clear about which features of the animal you want to focus on, so that you can bring those out. Make sure to optimise the position of your animal in the frame. Consider basic rules, such as the golden ratio, to g

I like to keep things simple with my pet shoots. As I photograph many different animals, all arriving with their own personality, I try to make it as comfortable as possible for all of them. Therefore, I use only one strobe light, and usually work wi

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“I shot this on a sunny Sunday-morning walk along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in South Wales. This is an old coastguard watch hut or ‘rocket house’ that caught my attention; I’m planning to revisit this location in late November, when the sun will b

The winners of the 2020 Travel Photographer of the Year contest have been revealed, showcasing spectacular images captured around the globe. Matjaz Krivic from Slovenia was crowned overall winner for his portfolio, which featured images capturing the

1 HOUR Photography is a personal journey, and anyone looking to refine their skill set will no doubt benefit from a very specific regime tailored to a specific genre and their own preferences. However, all photographers need to practise the basics an

While every image is different, there are a few general edits you can apply to most, if not all, of the landscapes you shoot, and in this video tutorial we’ll look at the key corrections and enhancements that you’ll generally want to apply. One such

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Nikon has released firmware version 2.40 for the Z50. This update includes eye-detection AF for video, improved eye-detection for Auto-area AF, and improved refresh rate for focus points in live view when you’re shooting with subject tracking or eye-