News, information, reviews, tips, and tricks for all things photographic.
A London-based freelance photographer specialising in wedding photography, portrait photography, band and gig photoshoots, landscape photography, and wildlife photography. I use Canon cameras, Canon and Sigma lenses, and a variety of accessories. On this website you will find reviews of Canon cameras, lenses, and accessories as well as tutorials on how to take better photographs and how to get the best our of your camera equipment. I'll also keep you updated on any news and rumours about new cameras and lenses from the major camera producers. Enjoy!
Latest Articles
To F or not to F ? (August 28, 2011)
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of using a low F number only....
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of using a low F number only....
More F number fun. (August 21, 2011)
Depending on the lens you have you'll sometimes be faced with a harder job getting the shutter speeds you want. Let's take a look !...
Depending on the lens you have you'll sometimes be faced with a harder job getting the shutter speeds you want. Let's take a look !...
Digital SLR FAQ (August 11, 2011)
A few of my friends who started out with their new DSLR cameras often ask me the same questions so here I'll cover them and add the solutions I've worked out over the years !...
A few of my friends who started out with their new DSLR cameras often ask me the same questions so here I'll cover them and add the solutions I've worked out over the years !...
A few basic rules. (July 28, 2011)
Just a few things I've found that have helped me a lot over the years !...
Just a few things I've found that have helped me a lot over the years !...
Photos and how I took them. (July 24, 2011)
Here are a few photos I have taken recently. So as well as sharing the photographs themselves I'll give you as much information as possible about each image....
Here are a few photos I have taken recently. So as well as sharing the photographs themselves I'll give you as much information as possible about each image....
Spot metering. (July 15, 2010)
So you've been out taking photographs and the sky was blown out but looked fine in the viewfinder ? You've been taking photo's of a lake the sun has burned out the image no matter how much you under e...
So you've been out taking photographs and the sky was blown out but looked fine in the viewfinder ? You've been taking photo's of a lake the sun has burned out the image no matter how much you under e...
Cheap tricks. (June 10, 2010)
Already blown your budget on a camera and lenses with no money left for lighting ? All is not lost ! A couple of examples of how every day things can still create great results....
Already blown your budget on a camera and lenses with no money left for lighting ? All is not lost ! A couple of examples of how every day things can still create great results....
Advanced editing techniques (May 4, 2010)
Mixing colour and black and white within the same image using Photoshop....
Mixing colour and black and white within the same image using Photoshop....
Shutter speeds and exposures explained (May 4, 2010)
Using manual mode to set the exposure when photographing candles and flames....
Using manual mode to set the exposure when photographing candles and flames....
Latest News
Hi guys n gals ! (February 2, 2011)
Hoping you're all having a great 2011 so far. Where did I go for the last couple of months ?...
Hoping you're all having a great 2011 so far. Where did I go for the last couple of months ?...
Holy smokes ! (August 25, 2010)
I thought I'd misread this, but I didnt. Canon have just made a very bold claim....
I thought I'd misread this, but I didnt. Canon have just made a very bold claim....
Spot metering. (May 8, 2010)
I've been lost in the wonderful world of spot metering ( and kicking myself for not playing around with it before !! ). It really makes a world of difference to static shots. I'll be writing an artic...
I've been lost in the wonderful world of spot metering ( and kicking myself for not playing around with it before !! ). It really makes a world of difference to static shots. I'll be writing an artic...
Yes, I've been busy ! (April 21, 2010)
Sorry I havent updated the site for a while but due to some gorgeous weather I've been taking advantage of it and have been snapping away - and I hope you all have too ! Am adding some Spring photo's ...
Sorry I havent updated the site for a while but due to some gorgeous weather I've been taking advantage of it and have been snapping away - and I hope you all have too ! Am adding some Spring photo's ...
New content added to " How do I do that ? " (April 12, 2010)
I've added something new to keep you guys n gals who are new to the world of photoshopping to try out for yourselves ! It's a simple technique that wont take you long but gives a nice result. Feel fre...
I've added something new to keep you guys n gals who are new to the world of photoshopping to try out for yourselves ! It's a simple technique that wont take you long but gives a nice result. Feel fre...
F numbers section updated. (March 28, 2010)
Added some more photo's and explainations to the F number section in articles. ...
Added some more photo's and explainations to the F number section in articles. ...
New section added to " Articles " (March 21, 2010)
I've started a new section where I'll post my latest photo's complete with the original and edited versions and steps on what I did to get from A to B....
I've started a new section where I'll post my latest photo's complete with the original and edited versions and steps on what I did to get from A to B....
Canon 580EX II Speedlight review added (March 12, 2010)
Canon's latest ( and greatest ? ) Flash unit so far. ...
Canon's latest ( and greatest ? ) Flash unit so far. ...
Pentax and Mamiya releasing new medium format DSLR's ! (March 11, 2010)
Seems more and more camera's are breaking into the medium format market lately - and these 2 camera's both look set to make their mark in this latest jump in technology ( and price ! ) 40mp is an impr...
Seems more and more camera's are breaking into the medium format market lately - and these 2 camera's both look set to make their mark in this latest jump in technology ( and price ! ) 40mp is an impr...
Canon 85mm F1.2 ii USM L review added. (March 10, 2010)
I put it through it's paces and wish I'd taken the plunge sooner ! It's a really good all rounder which excels in low light portrait photography and subject isolation ( and dont get me started on the ...
I put it through it's paces and wish I'd taken the plunge sooner ! It's a really good all rounder which excels in low light portrait photography and subject isolation ( and dont get me started on the ...
Latest Reviews
Canon EOS 60D (April 5, 2011)
Canons much more affordable digital SLR is by no means cheap in its performance for photography or HD video....
Canons much more affordable digital SLR is by no means cheap in its performance for photography or HD video....
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro Lens (March 30, 2011)
Putting this old but amazing classic through its paces after my reboot into the world of the 1.6x crop sensors....
Putting this old but amazing classic through its paces after my reboot into the world of the 1.6x crop sensors....
Canon 85mm F1.2 ii USM L lens (November 7, 2010)
After 1 week of putting it through it's paces it's time to see if F1.2 is all it's really cracked up to be!...
After 1 week of putting it through it's paces it's time to see if F1.2 is all it's really cracked up to be!...
Canon 400mm F5.6 USM L lens (May 24, 2010)
Many times I found 200mm wasn't enough even with the 1.4x extender on and I found the prices of longer lenses too painful to think about.......but not any more....
Many times I found 200mm wasn't enough even with the 1.4x extender on and I found the prices of longer lenses too painful to think about.......but not any more....
Canon 580EX II Speedlight review (March 12, 2010)
My earliest experiences with using flash were not good ones. Light bounced off reflections, dazzled models with bright red eyes but that was then and this is now....
For : Much improved mo...
My earliest experiences with using flash were not good ones. Light bounced off reflections, dazzled models with bright red eyes but that was then and this is now....
For : Much improved mo...
Canon 70-200mm F2.8 USM L IS lens (March 11, 2010)
Okay, this lens is a beast. It's a beast in weight, image quality and your wallet but that is by no means unfair - you really get what you pay for from the moment you mount it to your camera. ...
Okay, this lens is a beast. It's a beast in weight, image quality and your wallet but that is by no means unfair - you really get what you pay for from the moment you mount it to your camera. ...
Canon 24-70mm F2.8 USM L lens (March 11, 2010)
On picking up this lens after using 85mm and 135mm primes I learned just how wide 24mm is ! I also learned this lens is as heavy as a tank compared to these 2 primes !!!...
On picking up this lens after using 85mm and 135mm primes I learned just how wide 24mm is ! I also learned this lens is as heavy as a tank compared to these 2 primes !!!...
Canon 135mm f2 USM L lens (March 11, 2010)
So you're ready to break into the wonderful world of L glass but fell back into your chair when you saw the prices ? This was the problem myself and am sure a few others faced....
So you're ready to break into the wonderful world of L glass but fell back into your chair when you saw the prices ? This was the problem myself and am sure a few others faced....
Canon 85mm F1.8 USM lens (March 11, 2010)
This was my first ever prime lens and it opened a whole new world of photography to me. It taught me about not only the restrictions but the advantages of a fixed focal length....
This was my first ever prime lens and it opened a whole new world of photography to me. It taught me about not only the restrictions but the advantages of a fixed focal length....
Latest Gallery
Scenery (November 7, 2010)
These are just a few photo's I've taken. Some of them were thought out and some were just being in the right place at the right time. ...
These are just a few photo's I've taken. Some of them were thought out and some were just being in the right place at the right time. ...
Latest Songs
Soundtrack : Cruise control. (March 15, 2012)
Sit back, relax and take in the scenery. The world sure is pretty....
Sit back, relax and take in the scenery. The world sure is pretty....
Soundtrack : Winter in Spring (March 1, 2012)
It's Spring, the flowers are out...then it starts getting cold and snowing again !...
It's Spring, the flowers are out...then it starts getting cold and snowing again !...
Song : The St. Valentine's mystery. (February 12, 2012)
Something, somewhere has gone very wrong. Time to set the record straight....
Something, somewhere has gone very wrong. Time to set the record straight....
Song : For my valentine (February 12, 2012)
Introducing legendary half man, half cat Ted Hardmet on vocals....
Introducing legendary half man, half cat Ted Hardmet on vocals....
Soundtrack : Fistful of fingers. (January 26, 2012)
In anger we can make a fist and hit things. But we can also use the fingers inside the fist for a much better use. In this case, music....
In anger we can make a fist and hit things. But we can also use the fingers inside the fist for a much better use. In this case, music....
Soundtrack : The drunken pirate. (January 24, 2012)
A pirate gets drunk, eats a few canonballs and then swims to Russia for no reason at all. I love pirates....
A pirate gets drunk, eats a few canonballs and then swims to Russia for no reason at all. I love pirates....
Latest Videos
Basic F number explaination. (March 31, 2011)
Want to see what changing the F number does to your backgrounds and shutter speeds ? Now you can !...
Want to see what changing the F number does to your backgrounds and shutter speeds ? Now you can !...