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Deep Focus 110 Umbrella | Studio Lighting Essentials
Let’s take a closer look at the deep umbrella, how it works, how it stacks up against other popular modifiers,…
Candid Photography: Tips for Capturing Authentic Moments
Candid photography is all about capturing authentic moments without posing or staging.…
Patterns Photography: Harness the Power of Patterns
Patterns are all around us, from the windows on a skyscraper to the trees in a forest. In photography, we…
Portrait Photography: Tips and Techniques for Capturing Stunning Portraits
Explore the key aspects of portrait photography, including valuable insights and practical tips.…
Textures Photography: Adding Depth and Dimension
Explore texture in photography and get some tips for using it to enhance your images.…
Contrast Photography: Enhancing Your Images with Light and Dark Difference
The best photographers make skilful use of light and shadow to create interesting, compelling and evocative images.…
‘Explore’ Competition Winners
Check out the prizewinning images in our ‘Explore’ competition.…
Balance in Photography: How to Create Harmonious Compositions
Discover how to achieve balance in your photography compositions, and why it is such an effective technique.…
Symmetry in Photography: The Beauty of Balance
Let’s explore the art of symmetry in photography, its significance, and how it can elevate your images to new heights.…
Framing Your Subject: Techniques and Tips for Effective Composition in Photography
Framing is a useful composition technique in photography that can enhance the effect of your images. But what is it…
Macro Photography: Techniques, Tips and the Magic of Macro Lenses
Take a closer look at macro photography, exploring essential tips and techniques.…
Leading Lines: Simple, Effective Photography Composition
Want to create compelling images? Try this useful compositional technique.…
Focus Modes: Mastering Your Camera’s Autofocus System
Understanding the difference between manual and auto focus, and the different focus modes available, will help you make sure you…
Working to a Brief 15: Toothbrush
Get all the details for our 15th Working to a Brief project.…
Working to a Brief 14: Members’ Gallery
Check out all the images we received from Visual Education members in response to our White Wine brief.…
Rule of Thirds: A Classic Photography Composition Technique
All budding photographers must learn the rule of thirds. But what is it? And why is it so effective?…
White Balance in Photography: A Simple Guide
Understanding colour temperature and white balance is essential for improving your photography.…
Beauty Dish Photography | Studio Lighting Essentials
Find out how the beauty dish works, how to use it, what it costs, and more.…
Exposure Modes in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide
To get good results our of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, you need to understand exposure modes.…
Depth of Field: Playing with Focus in Photography
Understanding depth of field, and learning how to adjust it, is an important step for any photographer keen to improve…
Focal Length in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding focal length is crucial if you want to create compelling and captivating photographs.…
Handy Photography Lighting Hacks: Different Modifiers, Similar Effects
Here’s a host of lighting hacks that will help you achieve professional-quality results on an amateur’s budget.…
Shutter Speed Explained: A Guide for Photographers
Understanding shutter speed is crucial for getting the best possible results out of your camera in manual mode. Here’s how…
Aperture: A Beginner’s Guide to Better Photography
If you’re getting started with photography and experimenting with manual mode, you’re probably wondering: what is aperture?…
ISO in Photography: Understanding the Basics for Better Images
Understanding ISO, and learning when and how to adjust it, will help you to improve the quality and clarity of…
Exposure Triangle: A Photography Beginner’s Guide
Understanding the exposure triangle is crucial to your improvement as a photographer. Mastering it will help you to achieve the…
Silver Umbrella | Studio Lighting Essentials
The humble silver reflective umbrella is often dismissed as a budget, no-frills modifier that’s less effective than a beauty dish.…
Member Spotlight: Masa Usuki
When Masa decided to become a professional photographer, Visual Education gave him the skills and confidence to make the leap.…
Working With Photographers: Tips for Makeup Artists
If you want to advance your career as a makeup artist, learning to collaborate successfully with photographers is essential.…
Choose the Right Lens: Medium Format vs Full Frame – Focal Length Comparison
Many professional photographers – including Karl Taylor here at Visual Education – shoot with medium format cameras. Why? Because they…
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