shallow depth of field

There can’t be a photo blog without discussing this topic a number of times 🙂 depth of field, also known as DOF, is that space that will appear clear in a photo. the distance between the first and the last object that will be focused depth of field is one of the most important thing…

lens flare

Lens flare is one of those things you want in some pictures and definitely don’t want in others. You may like it in images such landscapes where you are going for a dreamy effect or artistic drama. Yet it would be completely out of place in photos where full clarity of the subject is required….

a knowledge tree

A good image is one that tells a story. Some say storytelling is a photographer’s main duty. What do you see in the picture? If you see the tree trying to write a story, by shooting letter-like birds up in the air, then you too may be a dreamer 🙂 I see the tree as…

selling your iPhone photos on Stockimo

You know those small ‘victories’ that make you smile and feel good about your work? It was just like that when I received my first #perfect score on Stockimo. So what is that? Stockimo is a stock photography app. Just as any stock photo agency, Stockimo tries to sell your images while you retain the…

a golden hour image with reflection

So I’m insisting on that famous golden hour. And reflections. I loooove reflections nearly as much as silhouettes. Looking at this picture taken with the phone it seems the most important thing in photography is to be in the right place at the right time. And so it is, if you have a camera with…

a story?

This image I added to Unsplash a few months ago has been dowloaded in the hundreds. It made me wonder why. There is no shortage of sunsets and historical monuments out there on the net so what makes this one stand out? Free download – link in caption! If you have a minute please hit…

a balanced golden hour image

Golden hour! The photographer’s magical minutes! I feel the first post on this blog must be dedicated to it. While I wish golden hour lasted all day it’s sadly not even one hour long. Here are what I consider the top tips: do arrive early. use an app such as Sun Seeker to find sunrise…