How to Reach all your Photography Goals in 2012 in One Easy Step

by Mandy January 3, 2012
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Have you made any New Years resolutions, or goals for your photography in 2012? If you have… …don’t let these goals slip away – take action! This is my photography goal for 2012 If I can do this then everything else will fall into place Keep it simple: I’m going to take more photographs this [...]

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ebook Review: Rabari – Encounters with a Nomadic Tribe

by Mandy December 20, 2011
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The Insider Series to Travel Documentary Photography The Rabari – Encounters with the Nomadic Tribe by Mitchell Kanashkevich is the new ebook from Lightstalking. First off, you don’t have to be a travel photographer to make use of this book. The composition, lighting and post processing tips will help any photographer improve their portrait photography. Who’s Mitchell [...]

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tPb News: Facebook, Portfolio and More…

by Mandy December 12, 2011

The Photographer Blog is on Facebook Finally I’ve done it The Photographer Blog is up and running on Facebook here – www.facebook.com/ThePhotographerBlog. Where you’ll find more easy tips and tricks to help improve your photography. So if you’re on Facebook (who isn’t these days) then you may want to check the page out and if [...]

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7 Unusual Photography Gifts for the Photog in Your Life

by Mandy November 28, 2011
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I know I’ve just looked at 14 photography gift ideas for the photog in your life, but I couldn’t help myself when I came across these while Christmas shopping (ok I got sidetracked). I just had to share them. If you’re wanting to buy something completely different for the photog in your life, or you want [...]

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14 Top Photography Gifts Ideas for the Photog in Your Life

by Mandy November 18, 2011
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What do I buy them? Are you stuck on what to buy the photographer in you life for Christmas? I know we’re not always the easiest people to buy for… You need to either know what your photographer wants (safe option) or else you need to know what camera gear they already have (or it’ll [...]

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Calling All DSLR Beginners

by Mandy November 9, 2011
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Have Your Say… I want to hear from DSLR Beginners. I want to know the number 1 thing that is stopping you from making the most out of your camera and your photography at the moment. I’m committed to helping you to learn the skills and information that you need to improve your photography. And [...]

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20 Photography Quotes You Must Read

by Mandy November 7, 2011
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If there is one sure fire way to help inspire me in my photography, then it’s reading photography quotes from esteemed photographers and getting their view on the matter. Don’t you think? Whether they strike a cord with you, stir an emotion or just make you think, it is stimulating to hear how another person [...]

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How to Avoid Camera Shake in 5 Easy Steps

by Mandy October 8, 2011
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Do you have problems with camera shake? By that I mean out of focus or blurred images caused by movement during the shot being taken. In other words not intentional (sometimes you may want blurred images they can have nice effects!). Or are you new to DSLR’s and want to know how to avoid camera [...]

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Book Review – The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby

by Mandy October 4, 2011
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‘The step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look like the pros’! Photography books are not dead. It’s still nice to have a tangible useful reference at hand that isn’t electronic! The way The Digital Photography Book works, which I think is different to a lot of others is this – imagine you are out [...]

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5 Must Read Articles for Digital Photographers

by Mandy October 3, 2011

After a little inspiration or just want to check out some great images, take a look: If you’re into underwater photography and want some inspiration then check this article out 31 Inspirational Underwater Images (did you spot the mistake?), these are amazing shots but my favourite is still the dolphins…. I’ve always liked black and white [...]

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