In this, the 3rd part of my series on becoming a professional photographer I want to concentrate on mindset. This is particularly relevant if you’re in full time employment. Step 3: Mindset Giving up a full time job to go…
How to use Extension Tubes for Macro Photography
In the early days of my photographic career my weapon of choice for macro work was a close-up filter. Nowadays it the Extension Tube. Here’s why… Extension Tubes – What are they…? Extension tubes are very simple devices. They’re short…
How to become a professional photographer – Removing your barriers
In the first article in this series on how to become a professional photographer we discussed that very first step: making the decision to go and why it’s so important. In part 2, we’re gong to look at identifying the…
How to take better pictures: Getting great colour with White Balance
Do you want to learn how to instantly improve your pictures? Have you ever wondered why some photographers’ images just look so real? This article is for you. How to instantly improve your photos… What would you say if I…
Unveiling the new theLightMatters logo design
The more observant amongst you will have noticed a new addition to theLightMatters blog, up there in the top left corner of the page, my new logo. It’s only taken me 4 years to design it and with the redesign…