Gary Holpin
A beginner's guide to choosing a new lens
Buying lenses can be a major investment, so follow this pro guide on how to go about choosing a new lens
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Gary Holpin
Apr 255 min read
How to nail focus every time
No-one wants an out of focus photo, so in this blog we look at how to learn from a pro and nail focus every time
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Gary Holpin
Mar 148 min read
10 things you must know before flying a drone
Drones are a great fun way to get creative with your photography - but there are a number of things you must know before you get one
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Gary Holpin
Mar 144 min read
A beginner's guide to shooting on Manual
Knowing how to shoot on Manual mode is essential to unlocking your creative potential in photography
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Gary Holpin
Mar 143 min read
Six of the best photography spots on route 2 of the SW660
Six of the best photography spots on route 2 of the South West 660 (Weymouth to Lyme Regis)
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Gary Holpin
Feb 153 min read
5 photo projects for grey days
An introduction to the types of photography that benefit from the soft, even, and diffuse light that cloudy daytime skies create.
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Gary Holpin
Jan 224 min read
5 key skills to improve your photos in 2024
Here are five key skills to improve your photography in 2024
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Gary Holpin
Jan 224 min read
Practical tips for winter photo shoots
Keep yourself and your kit safe and warm with these tips on winter photo shoots
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Gary Holpin
Jan 224 min read
How to bracket for perfect sunrise photos
Learning to bracket is an essential skill for taking stunning sunrise and sunset photos; in this blog we look at how it's done
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Gary Holpin
Jan 224 min read
How to nail the perfect exposure every time
In this blog we look at the various ways of checking your exposure and nail a good exposure every time.
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Gary Holpin
Jan 184 min read
A beginner's guide to light trail photography
Dark winter nights are perfect for getting creative with light trails, and it's a great way to start to understand long exposures.
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Gary Holpin
Jan 173 min read
Don't forget to look for details in your landscapes!
Most landscape photos are taken with lenses with wide lenses. Details in the landscape are often overlooked but can make great photos
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Gary Holpin
Dec 19, 20235 min read
Does AI mark the death of real photography?
A discussion on the use of AI in photography
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Gary Holpin
Nov 24, 20234 min read
5 reasons why cameras are still better than phones
5 reasons why your dedicated camera is still better than your smart phone camera!
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Gary Holpin
Nov 24, 20234 min read
Exposure compensation; a beginner's guide
What is exposure compensation in photography and why might you use it? Find out in this blog!
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Gary Holpin
Nov 24, 20233 min read
Why 'expose to the right' in photography?
Exposing to the right is a term that you might have heard of, but what does it actually mean, and why does it matter?
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Gary Holpin
Oct 11, 20234 min read
An introduction to White Balance
You may have seen White Balance on your camera menu but do you know what it is? This blog explains all!
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Gary Holpin
Sep 18, 20235 min read
A beginner's guide to Milky Way photography!
Taking photos of the Milky Way can be tricky, so here are some tips to get your started!
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Gary Holpin
Sep 18, 20235 min read
Key camera settings & what they do!
An introduction to some of your key camera settings and what they do!
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Gary Holpin
Aug 31, 20233 min read
What are graduated ND filters... and why I never use them!
Many beginners have a set of graduated ND filters - but here are the reasons why I never use them and recommend you don't!
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