Wildlife and Adventure Photography

Send a text Strong photographs lead the viewer. Composition is about directing visual movement. In part 3, we look at what draws the eye and how we can use that information to construct photographs that fully engage the viewer. It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself...

Send a text Most compositions fail because multiple visual messages compete. This episode teaches diagnosis first, then simplification with intent. In part two, we'll look at how you can take photographs that are fine, technically, but just don't work. It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list......

Send a text Two people can stand in the same place, at the same time, and come away with completely different photographs. Why? This four-part series examines how observation drives composition and how you can construct photographs designed to elicit a specific response in the viewer. In this first part, we examine the importance of observation. It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, inclu...

Send a text In this second podcast, I run through 7 more mistakes it's easy to make: 1. Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting in Auto severely limits your creative options. 2. Not checking settings It’s easy to forget to check settings in the heat of the moment. Stay on top of your settings, especially when conditions are changing quickly. 3. Housekeeping Keep your camera equipment cleaned and properly stored. Mould in lenses will not help your photography. 4. Rushing the shot Take the time to...

Send a text We all make mistakes, and this week I run through 6 common mistakes photographers make and talk through how to handle them: 1. Poor Composition Centred subject: Placing the subject in the centre of the image. Try the rule of thirds as a way of creating a more interesting image. Cluttered backgrounds: Distracting elements in the background take attention away from the subject. Be a ‘Visual Storyteller’ and look at the whole scene before pressing the shutter button. 2. Over- or Unde...