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Gary Holpin
Nov 5, 20246 min read
A beginner's guide to long exposure photography (part 3)
Learn how to get creative with your camera with this complete guide to long exposure photography
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Gary Holpin
Nov 5, 20246 min read
A beginner's guide to long exposure photography (part 2)
Learn how to get creative with your camera with this complete guide to long exposure photography
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Gary Holpin
Nov 5, 20246 min read
A beginner's guide to long exposure photography (part 1)
Learn how to get creative with your camera with this complete guide to long exposure photography
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Gary Holpin
Nov 5, 20243 min read
Why do mobile phones sometimes take better photos than a 'proper' camera?
Ever wondered why mobiles sometimes seem to take better photos that proper cameras? Read this and discover why!
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Gary Holpin
Nov 5, 20245 min read
A complete guide to ICM photography
Get creative with your photography with this complete guide to ICM photography!
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Gary Holpin
Sep 24, 20243 min read
How to produce background blur in your photos
How to produce beautiful background blur in your photos
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Gary Holpin
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Quick tip: How to not miss the aurora!
Some quick tips to make sure you don't miss the next aurora display!
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Gary Holpin
Sep 24, 20245 min read
Discover five amazing Dartmoor locations
Discover 5 amazing Dartmoor locations
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Gary Holpin
Sep 24, 20245 min read
How to decide between prime or zoom lenses?
How to decide between prime and zoom lenses when choosing a new camera lenses
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Gary Holpin
Aug 19, 20245 min read
Is it OK to take photos of people in public?
Learn all about the legal and ethical issues about taking photos of people in public
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Gary Holpin
Aug 19, 20245 min read
How and where to focus in landscape photography
Learn how and where you should be focussing to make sure your landscape photos are properly in focus!
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Gary Holpin
Aug 19, 20245 min read
How to take better photos with your mobile phone
With a few simple tips you can unlock the power of your mobile phone and start taking great photos!
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Gary Holpin
Jul 15, 20244 min read
Why you should use back button focus!
Discover why back button focus is a game-changer for photographers.
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Gary Holpin
Jul 15, 20245 min read
Mastering photography: why the sun position matters
Discover how the sun's position matters in photography, influencing light quality, direction, and intensity.
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Gary Holpin
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Why buy a full frame camera?
Discover why buying a full frame camera can enhance your photography. Uncover the benefits and considerations before making the investment.
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Gary Holpin
Jul 15, 20243 min read
The art of self critique in photography
Learn the art of self critique in photography to improve your skills.
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Gary Holpin
May 21, 20244 min read
Using vignettes to emphasise a subject
Vignettes are a great way of increasing focus on the subject of your photos. This article shows how to easily apply them in Lightroom
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Gary Holpin
May 21, 20245 min read
Getting started with Generative Expand in Photoshop
Photoshop Generative Expand is a powerful AI tool to allow you to add content to your images, this is a beginner's guide to get you started
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Gary Holpin
May 21, 20244 min read
Getting started with Generative Fill in Photoshop
Photoshop Generative Fill can help you to remove small distractions from photos really easily, but how do you get started with using it?
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Gary Holpin
Apr 25, 20245 min read
Handheld versus tripod - why, when & how?
There are so many tripods out there, how do you choose? These tips from a pro will help make sure you invest wisely
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