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Why is there a black line on photos when using flash?
Have you had a black line on photos when using flash? Don't worry, it's easily fixed! Using the wrong flash sync speed is more common than you realise and a regular stumbling block for anyone first trying out flash. I’ve seen many SOS calls in online photography...
The ultimate guide to taking sharp photos you can be proud of
Why aren’t my photos sharp? How to achieve sharp photos is one of the questions I get asked the most. It’s not surprising either - sharp focus is obviously really important to photographers. The problem is that focus is more complicated than it first appears. But it...
Background blur is not bokeh. What’s the difference?
There is a lot of talk about bokeh and blurry backgrounds, especially in portrait photography. There also seems to be a lot of confusion between the two. Many photographers mistakenly think that background (or foreground) blur is bokeh. What's the difference between...
How to create photos with great skies …without using Photoshop
If you're anything like me, you don’t like spending time at the computer fiddling with Photoshop. I’d much rather be photographing or planning a shoot. So, I have absolutely no interest in using sky overlays. Instead, as much as is possible, I plan my shots so that my...
