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5 Powerful Tips for Editing Photos in Lightroom
This very nice video from Thomas Heaton will take you through the new changes in lightroom classic pre-sets and he does a good job of...
Ian Howard
Jul 2, 2022


Top 20 Photography Blogs #17
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 16, 2022


Top 20 Photography Blogs #16
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 15, 2022


Dramatic Black and White Photography
Another excellent video in the Sean Tucker series of videos on Black & White photography and processing. He explains the use of a black...
Ian Howard
Jun 8, 2022


Photography Book Publishers - find the book you didn't know you were looking for!
Looking for a book on a specific camera , a specific photographer, a specific technique or simply a good read then pay a visit to either...
Ian Howard
Jun 6, 2022


My Top 20 Photography Blogs #5
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 6, 2022


My Top 20 Photography Blogs #4
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 5, 2022


My Top 20 Photography Blogs #3
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 5, 2022


My Top 20 Photography Blogs #2
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 4, 2022


My Top 20 Photography Blogs #1
Blogs are different to web sites and YouTubers as it brings information to the reader on a regular basis and can be an ongoing source of...
Ian Howard
Jun 4, 2022


Achieving Balance in your Images is Essential
What is balance in a photograph ? How is this achieved ? Why is it important? Balance in your image is considered an essential attribute...
Ian Howard
May 25, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #10
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 22, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #9
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 21, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #8
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 21, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #7
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 20, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #6
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 19, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #5
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 18, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #4
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 18, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #3
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 17, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #2
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 16, 2022


You Tubers Worth Following #1
Here is a selection of You Tubers (in no particular order that are well worth taking a look at). They cover all aspects of photography...
Ian Howard
May 15, 2022


Photography Images for Sale
On the first weekend in May in Kent is the Ash Art Exhibition a great event for local artists and a great chance to purchase some local...
Ian Howard
Apr 21, 2022


Photoshop Actions - Find the best!
Where can you find the best actions for use in photoshop either free or paid for? Take a look at this to get some great insights....
Ian Howard
Apr 2, 2022


Dodging and Burning in Lightroom
Not the easiest of techniques but this video will help you get to grips with the techniques needed. This YouTube site by Adam Gibbs has...
Ian Howard
Mar 30, 2022


OnLine Photography Talk Titled "The Truth is Black & White (with shades of grey!)
Want to improve your black and white photography? Looking to understand the theory? Different ways of processing? What makes a good black...
Ian Howard
Mar 22, 2022


Current UK Photographic Exhibitions
As people start to go out more it may be the time to consider a visit to a gallery and catch up on some great photography work on...
Ian Howard
Jan 29, 2022


Do you want a BIGGER camera?
Have you ever considered having your own BIG Camera Obscure - well here is how to do it! On a walk through Broadstairs today I bumped...
Ian Howard
Jan 28, 2022


Dodge & Burn is an essential aspect of you processing workflow but are you using the BEST method?
This technique is an essential part of processing your images especially you monochrome images. There are 4 standard ways of dodging and...
Ian Howard
Jan 18, 2022


Getting to grips with manual
Never quite got the hang of manual then this video will help you get to grips with shooting in manual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUt...
Ian Howard
Jan 17, 2022


Negative Space - The art of photographing nothing!
People talk about negative space in an image but what is it and why is it important? Negative space has been used in art for hundreds of...
Ian Howard
Dec 21, 2021


Depth of field - what it is and how to use it, what every photographer needs to know
During the classes i deliver to individual and groups it is evident that one of the aspects that most people struggle with is depth of...
Ian Howard
Dec 19, 2021


Fstoppers - Good all rounder
The website Fstoppers is a great all round photography site well worth paying a regular visit to. The site hosts a large number of new...
Ian Howard
Dec 19, 2021


Nikon Tutorials FREE
Nikon school are offering their tutorial videos free for the festive period. See link
Ian Howard
Nov 24, 2020


Selling Your Photographs on Dreamstime
How good is the dreamstime platform for selling your images - Find out?
Ian Howard
Nov 19, 2020


Add that final finish to your photo editing that will make your images shine!
Add that final finish to your photo editing that will make your images shine! Luminar4 AI
Ian Howard
Nov 18, 2020


What to charge when you sell a photography print?
What should I charge people for an image is a question I get regularly and is clearly something people struggle with!
Here is some help
Ian Howard
Nov 18, 2020


Inspirational Photography
10 videos of inspirational photographers and photography techniques to help you to keep developing your skills through the lockdown
Ian Howard
Apr 14, 2020


Macro Photography in Lockdown
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY in SHUTDOWN Some tips Tricks and ideas to help you with your macro photography in shutdown
Ian Howard
Apr 13, 2020


Free Nikon School Photography Classes
Well done Nikon School they are releasing their Nikon School classes free for April
Simply go to the link
Ian Howard
Apr 2, 2020


Photography Tip of the Week #20
Recommendation for the Best - Landscape - Portrait - Street Lenses. Its always difficult to know which lens is best for which genre
Ian Howard
Feb 21, 2020


Photography Tip of the Week #19
Sean Tucker video on street photography - insightful as always
Ian Howard
Feb 10, 2020


Country File: Sunday 2nd Feb
Sunday 2 Feb country file comes from Dungeness and features Chris Shore will feature in an article using a 5x4 camera
Ian Howard
Feb 2, 2020


Photoshop/Lightroom/Elements Tip #2
This simple tip will help you with your composition when working in Photoshop and it will also work in Elements and Lightroom
Ian Howard
Oct 22, 2019


Photography Tip of the Week #18
That cold weather is coming so don't get caught out with cold hands!
These are by far the BEST I have tried for photography
Ian Howard
Oct 21, 2019


Photography Tip of the Week #17
Why when editing in in Photoshop does it take so many clicks to flatten an image and why have Adobe not add a button or a shortcut!
Ian Howard
Oct 18, 2019


Photography Tip of the Week #16
Visit the Turner Contemporary great place for photography
Ian Howard
Oct 16, 2019


Photography Tip of the Week #15
Is your camera firmware up to date?
Are you missing out?
Ian Howard
Oct 7, 2019


11 Best Landscape Locations in the UK
Check out the 11 best landscape locations in the UK
Ian Howard
Oct 4, 2019


Photography Tip of the Week #14
Top 10 web sites listed to make your life easier from competitions to reviews find some great sites to visit
Ian Howard
Oct 3, 2019


Photography Tip opf the Week #13
London Photowalk from Leake Street to St Pauls along the south bank
Ian Howard
Sep 26, 2019
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