Harry Flashman
DOF made easy
The son of an old friend is doing a photography course at a university overseas, and has come up against DOF, the contraction for...
Edible food?
With the advent of the ‘anti-social media’ – just look at the way nobody speaks to each other anymore as they two-thumb messages to...
Watching the Birdie
A few thoughts about taking portraits
I wonder if you recall all those Polyfoto studios that were popular throughout Britain in the 1950s. They specialized...
Black Velvet
With the current ‘lock down’ situation, this is an ideal opportunity to experiment with some different photographic projects. This is really special effects photography...
Sharpen up your shots
I almost called this week’s column “Become a sharpshooter,” but decided that was just a little naff! Photographically speaking there is an enormous difference...
Stage photography made easy
It would appear to me that every second bar in Pattaya features a live band. These bands are not only made up of musicians,...
Making copying an art form
If you are interested in photography (and I presume you must be if you are reading this column) then you probably have bought a...
The Golden Glow of Glamor
Have you ever reflected on glamor shots? Really reflected? If you have, you will have found that the one factor that stands out in...
Developing the photographic eye
Acquiring what I call the “photographic eye” is something that can be learned. Certainly there are those who have the artistic streak in-built, but...
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