Gary Holpin
Camera focus points & focus areas explained
An explanation of camera focus points and areas and how and when to use them. Free photography training from Gary Holpin Photography
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Gary Holpin
Mar 22, 20235 min read
Camera focus modes explained
An explanation of camera focus modes and when and how to use them
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Gary Holpin
Mar 13, 20235 min read
Beginners' guide to Neutral Density (ND) filters
A masterclass in Neutral Density filters; what they are and how you use them
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Gary Holpin
Mar 6, 20236 min read
8 common photography mistakes
8 common photography mistakes and how to avoid them
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Gary Holpin
Mar 2, 20234 min read
Beginners' guide to blue hour photography
Gary's guide to blue hour photography
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Gary Holpin
Mar 2, 20235 min read
7 Pro tips for sharp photos every time
7 tips for achieving sharp landscape photos
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Gary Holpin
Mar 2, 20235 min read
8 tips for beautiful snow photos
8 tips for better snow photography
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Gary Holpin
Mar 2, 20234 min read
7 accessories every photographer should own
7 accessories every photographer should have in their camera bag
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Gary Holpin
Jan 19, 20236 min read
A beginner's guide to beautiful sunrise & sunset photos
A beginner's guide for planning around the weather for a good sunrise or sunset photo shoot
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Gary Holpin
Jan 9, 20236 min read
8 hidden waterfalls of Dartmoor
8 hidden waterfalls of Dartmoor
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Gary Holpin
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Taking fun photos fun of your Christmas tree!
How to have fun with your camera and your Christmas tree!
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Gary Holpin
Dec 7, 20226 min read
9 tips for amazing firework photos!
Mobile phone cameras often do a reasonable job of taking snaps of the annual fireworks displays, but if you want to create fantastic...
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Gary Holpin
Dec 7, 20225 min read
8 Pro tips for beautiful photos after dark
Just because the sun has set, there's no reason to put your camera down! Although taking photos in low light can be challenging, the...
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Gary Holpin
Dec 7, 20224 min read
A beginners' guide to Intentional Camera Motion (ICM) photography
If you follow me on social media, you will hopefully have seen my ICM shot of an autumn woodland (see photo below). ICM is not to...
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Gary Holpin
Dec 7, 20225 min read
How to take sharp photos every time
Before we look at some quick tips for ensuring that your photos are sharp, let's start by looking at the reason for blurred photos. There...
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Gary Holpin
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Beginners' guide to shooting Raw or Jpeg
Advice on whether to shoot in Raw format or Jpeg format
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Gary Holpin
Nov 8, 20223 min read
7 tips for great reflection photos
Seven tips for taking great reflection photos
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Gary Holpin
Oct 20, 20224 min read
7 tips for amazing waterfall photos
1. Choose a cloudy day Waterfalls are often in dark and dingy locations, either under the shade of riverside trees or in mossy hollows in...
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Gary Holpin
Sep 23, 20224 min read
8 tips for better photos of buildings
1. Lighting is key Although this is true for most types of photography, if you're taking photos amongst buildings, where the sun is in...
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Gary Holpin
Sep 16, 20224 min read
8 tips for beautiful photos of trees
Eight tips for taking better photos of trees
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