Tips for getting started in macro photography
Leaning macro or close-up photography is a fun and rewarding way to explore the world around you. Technically, there is a difference...
top of page
Search
Laura Paton
Jan 23, 20193 min read
Creating shallow depth of field in your photographs
Understanding how to control depth of field is one of the most important skills a photographer should master. Knowing how to make parts...
46 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Dec 2, 20183 min read
Getting started in Long Exposure Photography
The beginner photographer often finds the idea of long exposure photography daunting. The concept of creating mysterious and surreal...
32 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Nov 25, 20182 min read
Hands and Feet, an alternative subject for portraiture.
Usually, when we think of portraiture, photos with faces are the first thing that come to mind. However, photos of hands and feet can...
22 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Dec 28, 20174 min read
Protecting you and your gear in cold weather
Tips for photographing in Winter
38 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Feb 16, 20163 min read
Developing your photo documentary story idea
Who does’t love a good story? Stories are important to the human experience because they help us make meaning of our lives and the events...
112 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Feb 14, 20163 min read
Choosing a subject for your documentary photography project
So you have decided that you want to take the plunge and create your first documentary photography project. Good for you!… Let’s get...
1,634 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Feb 8, 20153 min read
10 Tips for Photographing in the Snow
Most people can’t wait for a warm spring day to go out and make photographs. But winter is a perfect time to photograph too. Dress warm...
60 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Feb 2, 20151 min read
How to photograph sunbeams
Add a sunbeam to your mundane composition and you’ll come up with a spectacular photograph that will leave your friends asking “How did...
366 views0 comments
Laura Paton
Jan 28, 20152 min read
How to properly expose a snow scene
You may have taken a few pictures of snow lately only to be disappointed when you looked at the prints and noticed that the snow that was...
23 views0 comments
bottom of page