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Best Places in London for photography

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Best Places in London for a Photoshoot (with Best Times of the Day) London is a city brimming with diverse photo opportunities. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, there’s a perfect backdrop for every photographer. To make your photoshoot even better, knowing the best time of day to visit each spot can transform your photos with the right lighting and atmosphere. Here’s a guide to some of the most iconic and beautiful locations in London, with suggestions on the best times to visit for the perfect shot. 1. The Shard Best Time : Sunrise or Sunset Why : Sunrise provides soft, golden lighting and a calm city before it gets busy, while sunset brings out stunning hues as the city transforms into a glowing metropolis. The night views from The Shard are also spectacular, with the city’s lights creating a magical scene. For a dramatic cityscape, there’s no better location than The Shard . As the tallest building in Western Europe, the views from the observation deck offer a sweepin...
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Tips for a Perfect Valentine's Day Photoshoot

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  Capture the Love: Tips for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Photoshoot Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than by capturing beautiful memories with a photoshoot? Whether you're planning a romantic session with your partner, a fun shoot with friends, or even a solo self-love session, there are countless ways to make this Valentine’s Day special through photography. Here are some tips to help you create the perfect Valentine’s photoshoot: 1. Choose the Right Location Location sets the tone for your photos. If you’re going for a cozy, intimate feel, consider shooting at home with soft lighting, cozy blankets, and a warm cup of coffee. For something more whimsical, a garden or a park with plenty of greenery or flowers might be the perfect backdrop. If you want something more urban and modern, think about a trendy cafe or city street adorned with Valentine’s décor. 2. Play with Props Props can add an extra layer of fun and creativity to your...
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Is the Nikon d750 worth buying in 2022

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  Nikon d750 The Nikon D750 has being a favourite of wedding and portrait photographers. It was released in 2014, and as developed a legendary status for it's  image quality and performance. By todays standards the D750 could be considered an old camera, when compared to cameras that are available on the market today. The D750 is packed with lots of features, so it still as a lot to offer in 2022. Sometimes as photographers we think that having the newest and the best camera will make our photos better. Whilst there are some benefits in having a new camera with better technology, a good photographer should be able to take great photos with any camera. The Nikon D750 is a 24 megapixel full frame camera that produces very sharp images at high ISO.  with ISO sensitivity range of ISO 100-12,800 expandable to 51,200. Auto focus system with 51 phase-detection points. The d750 allows you to capture fast moving object in full resolution images at 6.5fps. shoots full...
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Event photography, mobile studio onsite printing

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mobile studio with onsite printing for events A mobile photo studio, is a portable studio use for event photography, where guests can have there  photos professionally taken, and then walk away with a printed copy of that photo,  Limelight photo hub, will come to your location, setup in minutes, our mobile studio comes with a backdrop, studio lighting and light modifiers. When the photos are taken they  are transferred wirelessly to a dye sublimation printer, where there is a viewing screen,  guests can view the photos  on the screen and then  select the ones they like.  The photos are then printed  in high quality. The  prints are instantly dried. and are presented to the guests in an attractive strut mount. Why a mobile studio at your event A mobile photo studio  add  elegance and class to your event. It is  also a good way to keep guests entertained.  Everyone will be dressed up in their fancy clothes so the...
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Ditching auto mode for Aperture priority

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                 Auto mode You have bought your new camera, and you have been shooting in auto mode ,  now you have found out that there is a limit to what you can do when shooting in auto.  In auto mode the camera as total control over the settings, and automatically set the camera to what it considers to be the correct exposure. It  chooses what to focus on, what  shutter speed, Aperture and iso to use. All you need to do is point and shoot. You need a little more control over the camera settings, so you want to try another mode but you are not quite ready to use manual mode              How does Aperture priority work Aperture priority mode is a good starting point before learning to shoot in manual mode. it is a semi-auto mode that gives you a little more control over your settings. With Aperture priorit   you are able to  set the Aperture and the iso   ...
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TFP PHOTOSHOOT EXPLAINED

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Time for print ( TFP)  Have you ever wondered what the abbreviation  TFP means, it is a team that is use in the photography industry, that means time for prints or time for pics. It is basically an agreement between a photographer and a model, where the model gives his/her time (time meaning, a photoshoot) f or free in return for a certain amount  of prints from said photoshoot. The photographer also gives his time for free. Both model and photographer can use the photos for there portfolio.  benefits to model If you are an aspiring model, and Want to build a portfolio whilst gaining some experience, or maybe you are a more experience model, and want to update your portfolio, this is a fantastic way of going about it. benefits Photographer When you are new to photography, sometimes its difficult to find people to shoot with,  this is a good way of getting some experience. if you are a professional photographer this gives you the opportunity to experiment with n...
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Aperture explained

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What is Aperture  Aperture is one third of the exposure triangle, the others being the shutter speed and iso.   It  is the opening inside your lens, light travels through that opening to your camera sensor.  Aperture affects  exposure and depth of field.  Aperture can expand on contract, it is  represented by f-stops / f number. The smaller the f-stop number is the wider the Aperture,  more  light enters the camera. The larger the f-stop the smaller the Aperture, Less light enters the camera,  when you change your f-stop number it affects the exposure.   Aperture affects your depth of field, a smaller  f- stop number gives you a shallow depth of field, the  background is blurry. A larger f-stop gives you a sharper depth of field, background is in focus  When would you use a shallow depth of field  vs a sharper depth of field. If you are taking a portrait and you want that ...
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