Harry Flashman
Getting rid of messy backgrounds
You can “kill” a great photo if that photo has a cluttered and intrusive background. You have to remember that the art of photography is...
Photo Philters
Should you have some filters for your photography? Simple answer: Yes, BUT not all filters are suitable for use by amateurs. Photographic filters are the...
Helmut Newton
I have written many times about your producing ‘impact’ in your photographs, and not just ‘record’ shots. I have also written about choosing your...
12 Rules for 12 months
Last week we went through 10 tips for amateur photographers. This week I will add to the professionals’ tips by suggesting 12 rules for...
Getting involved in photography
There is so much more to photography than “You Press the Button, We Do the Rest” which was George Eastman’s Kodak advertising in 1888....
Carry your bag, Mister?
Do you have a camera bag? Sooner or later, if you are a photography enthusiast, you will want to expand upon your current equipment....
Buying a large dog
I haven’t got a dog and a cat just doesn’t cut it as far as a robbery deterrent. Some time back, in the “film”...
Sheer luck Holmes
Dear Hillary, I have had the secret police monitor the Pattaya Mail offices for the past week to report back to me when you come...
What’s better than two legs? Three legs!
Do you use a tripod? Do you even have a tripod? A tripod is the most underused item in photography, but has the ability...
Size does matter
You are an enthusiastic photographer, having sent many rolls through the processors in the days of film. Where did you put the prints you...