Shooting wide open with the Lensbaby Velvet 85 - my tips for better focus.
Embracing the Blur – Shooting Wide Open with the Lensbaby Velvet 85 (or 56)
Category: Photography Tips &…
Making Life Simple – An Ikea Hack for Still Life Photography
This year I've found myself shooting less and less indoor still life, not because I've lost interest or feel uninspired but simply because it requires a lot of effort! My usual shooting space is in the living room, I've a large window and great light but each time I want to shoot something I need … Continue reading Making Life Simple – An Ikea Hack for Still Life Photography
Garden Photography – What to Shoot in Early Spring
If you are anything like me once the first signs of spring arrive you can't wait to get out with the camera and visit some gardens. But if daffodils aren't your thing and it's too early for tulips you may well find yourself thinking there won't be anything to shoot .There is always something interesting … Continue reading Garden Photography – What to Shoot in Early Spring
Start Where You Are
Start Where you are...... It's a rather well known phrase and I seem to keep stumbling across it recently. I usually see it used as business advice, and excellent advice it is too. If we keep telling ourselves we need to do one more training course, get a better logo, redesign our website, write at … Continue reading Start Where You Are
Lensbaby Comparison Part 2 – Velvet 85 vs Velvet 56
A couple of weeks ago I posted my first comparison of the two Lensbaby Velvet lenses, I covered the more obvious differences in that post so do click here and have a read if you haven't already. Last week I headed out with the Velvet 56 and Velvet 85 to compare them as general walkabout lenses. … Continue reading Lensbaby Comparison Part 2 – Velvet 85 vs Velvet 56
Lensbaby Comparison – Velvet 56 vs Velvet 85
This week saw the arrival of a new Lensbaby, the Velvet 56! I've been sharing a lot of Velvet 85 images recently and so many people have asked how it compares to the 56 and whether it's worth having both but until now I haven't been able to offer any advice. I'm going to be … Continue reading Lensbaby Comparison – Velvet 56 vs Velvet 85
Definitely Dreaming 