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F-Stop Chart Infographic – Making Understanding Aperture Easy!

Many beginner photographers struggle to get to grips with the concept of apertures and f-stops, but we’re here to clear up any lingering confusion! Click here for our handy, easy to understand F-Stop Chart infographic.

NEW RELEASE: The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography Ebook – Get Your Copy Here!

Here at Click and Learn Photography we’ve been very busy indeed. It’s not finished yet, but we’re currently writing a MASSIVE ebook that will cover everything you need to know about landscape photography. Register your interest for our Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography ebook here.

Flash Photography Tips – Best Camera Settings for Beginners

Flash photography can be a confusing thing when first experimenting, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out these top tips for getting start with flash photography!

Ultimate Guide to Autumn / Fall Photography

Autumn may feel a long way off in the height of summer, but it can creep up on the unprepared photographer quickly and be over in the blink of an eye. It’s not just for nature photographers either – Portrait, wedding, and street photographers can all take advantage of the season. Make the most of the beautiful autumn colour with our Ultimate Guide to Autumn and Fall Photography.

Food Photography Tips for Beginners – How to Crush Your First Food Photoshoot

You’ve booked your first client and have your first food photography session booked. But what should you be aiming for when shooting professionally made food? Check out our handy food photography tips for beginners here!

Photography in Grand Teton – Tips for Travel Photographers

Travel photographer on the hunt for a healthy dose of panoramic peaks and valleys? Well, photography in Grand Teton National Park could be just the remedy you need! Click here to read more.

The Ultimate Guide to Travel Photography Gear – 17 Essentials I Never Leave Behind

When it comes to equipment, travel photography is a very precise balancing act. Your travel photography gear needs to be both high quality and extremely portable. Click here for the perfectly assembled travel photography setup!

Quickfire Travel Photography Tips and Hacks

Travel photography is undoubtedly my favorite kind of photography, and whenever I get to combine these two loves my heart skips a beat. Over the years I’ve picked up a few travel photography tips, and they could help you on your journey. Read more here.

How to Practice Ethical Travel Photography

The connected world has led to an influx of travel photographers, but not all of them respect the inherent ethics of travel photography. What do we mean by that? Click here to find out.

Photography in Yosemite National Park – Tips for the Traveling Photographer

Ever since Ansel Adams catapulted Yosemite National Park to the forefront of landscape photography, it’s been a location ever-present on bucket lists the world over. If you’re planning a trip, take a look at our guide to photography in Yosemite here.

Photography in Banff National Park – Tips for the Traveling Photographer

Banff National Park is undeniably one of the most beautiful places on earth, filled with wonder on a grand scale. If you’re planning a trip for photography in Banff (and you should be), we’ve got you covered with all the best locations and some top tips for travel photography. Read more here.

5 Hacks to Make Macro Photography Budget Friendly

Macro photography, like most things in photography, is an expensive area to get in to. However, there are some relatively cheap ways to dip your toes in the unknown waters of macro photography, and some of them can yield incredible results. Read more here.

The Best Lens for Astrophotography – What is it?

Astrophotography is more reliant on having the correct gear than most other genres of photography, and possibly the most important piece of equipment is your lens. A lens with excellent quality and a wide maximum aperture can help take your astrophotography to the next level, so here are some top recommendations for astrophotography lenses. Read more here.

5 Must Buy Lenses for your Canon DSLR

There comes a time when the kit lens just doesn’t cut it. If now is that time, click here to discover our 5 must buy Canon lenses for your new DSLR.

5 Wedding Photography Hacks for Total Amateurs

With over 60 weddings under his belt, Chris from Formed From Light takes us through his top five wedding photography hacks. From organization and preparation to making sure you please the happy couple. Read more here.

Ultimate Guide to Buying a Tripod in 2019 – Finding the Best Tripod for You

Buying a tripod can be a minefield of confusion. Dozens of brands, hundreds of models, and all manner of features, terminology, and variations that you don’t understand. We’ve separated the wheat from the chaff here though, bringing you the Ultimate Guide to Buying a Tripod. Read more here.

Back Button Focus – What Is It and Why Should I Use It?

Focusing with the shutter release might seem like second nature to you, but did you know there’s another way? Back button focus brings many advantages to the table, saving you time and effort as well as potentially improving your images!

How to Photograph Fireworks – Tips for Shooting the Celebrations

Whether it’s July 4th, Bonfire Night, or New Year’s Eve, fireworks are a staple of celebrations around the world. But photographing them can be tricky, so we walk you through exactly how to photograph fireworks and what you might need.

Why Do You Need a Nifty Fifty Lens? Here’s 7 Reasons!

We are of the utmost belief that a nifty fifty lens should be one of the first things you buy in your photography journey. They’re incredible value for money, offer excellent image quality, and are small, light, and versatile to boot! Read more here…

How to Photograph Lightning – Top Tips for Shooting the Storm

Capturing the elusive and terrifying beauty of a lightning bolt can prove a frustrating challenge, but our guide on how to photograph lightning will have you well on the way to a great thunderstorm shot!

Ultimate Guide to Spring Photography – Tips and Tricks

The days grow longer and the temperature warmer – Spring is here. There is plenty that spring offers to all manner of photographer, with a burst of colour injected into landscapes and street scenes alike. Read our Ultimate Guide to Spring Photography to make the most of this season.

Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography Part 4 – Shooting on Location

Part 4 of our Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography takes us out on location, where we delve into the mysteries of finding an image and teach you to think like a landscape photographer! Read more here.

Leading Lines – How Can They Improve Your Photography Composition?

There are plenty of ways to enhance the sense of depth and three-dimensionality in a photograph, but not many can work as powerfully as a well placed leading line to draw the viewer’s eye into the scene. Leading lines are hugely effective compositional tools in all types of photography and can be used to great effect in the right hands. Read more here.

Cityscape Photography – 11 Tips to Take Your Cityscape Shooting up a Level

The majority of the developed world is classed as living in an urban environment, so most of us have relatively easy access to a nearby city. Cityscape photography may borrow a host of techniques from other genres of photography, but it’s outputs are definitely that of a standalone genre. Read on for our 11 top tips to take your cityscape photography up a level!

Richard Gaspari – Beginner Tips for Time Lapse Photography

In our latest guest post Richard Gaspari takes us into the fascinating world of time-lapse photography, providing you with some excellent tips to help you get to grips with this sub-genre of photography. It can seem daunting at first, but follow these tips and you’ll be putting together some stunning time-lapse scenes in no time!

Tearing up the Rulebook – 12 Photography Rules and When to Break Them

Always use the Rule of Thirds. Always use the Rule of Odds. Always shoot with your back to the sun. We’re bombarded with rules that try to dictate our photography from the moment we begin learning, but creativity should never be bound by concrete and inflexible rules. Here, we tear up the rulebook and enhance our photographic creativity!

The Photographer’s Glossary – A Guide to Common Photography Terms

To newcomers, the photography community can seem like they’re speaking an entirely different language with all the different terms they use. So what better way to get you up to speed than a comprehensive glossary of many of the common photography terms used? Read more here.

Photography in the Rain – Making the Most of a Rainy Day

What do you do when it’s raining? Batten down the hatches and wait for it to pass? Most people do that, but they’re missing a wealth of photography opportunities out there in the rain, and that applies across the board to all photography genres. Read on for all our tips and ideas for making the most of that rainy day.

How to Install Adobe Lightroom Presets

The array of presets on offer for Adobe Lightroom indicates just how widely used and loved the program is, but many photographers are put off using presets because they expect a lengthy and frustrating installation process. Fortunately, installing Lightroom presets is an absolute breeze! Read more here…

Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography Part 3 – Planning and Preparation

Part 3 of our Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography goes into detail on how to plan your perfect landscape photography expedition. We take advantage of a number of traditional and modern techniques to ensure that your photography outing goes as smoothly as possible! Read more here…

6 Reasons to Start Using Prime Lenses

Why would you ever choose to limit yourself to a prime lens without a zoom? That’s what I and many other beginner photographers have asked, but there’s actually some very good reasons to do just that!

Astrophotography – Beginner’s Guide to Improving Your Night Photography

The night sky has had the human race overawed for millennia, and for us photographers it’s almost irresistible to try and capture this endless sea of stars. Astrophotography comes with it’s own unique challenges and obstacles though; challenges that our beginner’s guide to astrophotography aims to overcome.

Ultimate Guide to Waterfall Photography

Standing in front of a powerful waterfall summons a feeling like none other, and naturally many photographers are compelled to try and capture this emotion in an image. Waterfall photography requires more thought than just pointing and shooting though, so read on for our Ultimate Guide to Waterfall Photography…

Jake Traynor – Why I Only Use One Lens in Landscape Photography

Our latest guest post from Jake Traynor discusses the benefits of stripping things back in landscape photography and only travelling with a single lens. But is there something on the other side of the coin? Read more here.

The Orton Effect – What is it and How to Create it in Photoshop

The Orton Effect may be an overused tool in the landscape photography world, but there are times when it suits an image very well when tastefully done. Learn how to do just that by adding the Orton Effect to your images in this quick and easy Photoshop guide.

5 Places to Start Your Street Photography Journey

Today’s guest post comes to you from Sebastian Jacobitz – A talented street photographer from Berlin who takes us through the best places to start looking in street photography. Sebastian runs his own blog dedicated to street photography. Read more here…

5 Reasons Why Sunrise is the Best Time for Landscape Photography

The alarm clock may sound like torture, but fight against the desire to roll over in bed and you could be in for a treat. Sunrise is one of the best times for landscape photography, and he’s exactly why you should brave the early dawns.

Ultimate Guide to Forest Photography – Tips and Tricks

Forest photography is one of the most difficult photography genres to crack. The overwhelming chaos of the environment presents unique challenges, but ones that are well worth overcoming. Once you get forest photography right, it will keep you coming back for more. Read more here…

Cityscape Photography Tips and Tricks from Seoul

Cityscape photography can look absolutely incredible when done correctly, but if you’re not careful you can easily end up with a mess of bright lights and deep shadows assaulting the eyes. Ethan Brooke from SeoulInspired is here to help you out though, giving you some top tips on cityscape photography along with some of the best places to shoot in Seoul!

Wedding Photography Tips – Mastering the Confetti Photo

The confetti shot is an iconic part of any wedding photography portfolio, but it’s a difficult skill to master. Here, Sarah Hargreaves walks you through how to get the perfect confetti shot at your next wedding.

5 Filters That Can Transform Your Photography

Photography filters have the ability to transform your images, but buying the right filters for your photography needs can be confusing. We take you through everything you need to know about photography filters here!

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom – From Capture to Completion

Adobe Lightroom is a major part of thousands of photographer’s editing workflow, and while it can look daunting at first it’s actually a very simply piece of software to use for post processing. Read on for our complete beginner’s guide to Adobe Lightroom.

Smartphone Photography Tips – Stop Ignoring the Camera in Your Pocket

Over 2 billion people on Earth own a smartphone, yet most photographers simply ignore their potential as serious photographic tools. Smartphone cameras have improved drastically in recent years, and here you can find some tips for getting the most out of that camera in your pocket.

Tips to Improve Your Winter Photography

Winter conditions and snow can transform everyday scenes into winter wonderland, making snow one of the most rewarding weather conditions to photograph in. This does bring it’s own challenges though, but follow these top winter photography tips and you won’t go far wrong!

The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography Part 2 – Camera Settings

There’s a lot more to photography than having a nice camera. Part 2 of our Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography focuses on getting your camera settings right and learning how to use your camera in the field. Read more here.

10 Tips to Take Your Pet Photography to the Next Level

Pet photography is an easy skill to practise, but how do you stand out from the crowd when everybody can jump into pet photography? Our 10 tips should be enough to give you that unique style and help you stand out!

The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography Part 1 – Gear

Landscape photography isn’t all about the gear, but having the right equipment certainly helps to bring your vision to fruition. The first instalment in our Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography focuses on just that.

Forget Rainy Day Projects – Here’s Why You Should Be Shooting in Bad Weather

You don’t need indoor rainy day projects in photography – Just getting out and shooting in the bad weather can produce some incredible results. There are plenty of reasons for going out with the camera in so-called ‘bad weather’, and here are just some of them.

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