Better Photographs Blog

How about a Christmas Gift for You?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:13:38 GMT

Wish you had a website that was more successful than the rest? Here's a way to get it.

Christmas is Coming

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:11:35 GMT

Wondering what to buy (or ask for) for Christmas? The books listed here have all been read and recommended by visitors to better-photographs.com.

Adobe Camera RAW Update

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:06:04 GMT

Adobe's update extends raw file support to an additional seven camera models.

Super Macro Photography - Up Close with Greater Depth.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:59:19 GMT

A Super Macro Photography technique enabling you to achieve greater depth of field when using a wide aperture.

aLOTeasier - "Ideas to make life just that"

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:35:16 GMT

aLOTeasier - Do you ever wonder if there is an easier way?

aLOTeasier - "Ideas to make life just that"

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:24:37 GMT

aLOTeasier - Do you ever wonder if there is an easier way?

Social Media function added to Gallery of Better Photographs

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:44:26 GMT

In addition to all the free advice, tutorials, masterclasses and ideas on this site, you can now share your favourite images in the Gallery of Better Photographs on Google, Facebook, MySpace and other social media networks. Scroll down to the bottom of any page and click to your chosen network. If you're not sure what social media is all about, there's an explanation if you click "What's This?" where it says Share this page.

Picture Frame - The best place for your better photographs.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:55:20 GMT

It's not surprising that better photographs are displayed in a picture frame. A little imaging artistry can make them look even better ... and save money as well.

E-30 Portable Creative Studio

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:30:03 GMT

The latest from Olympus takes a leap forward by reducing the need for post camera processing.

Photography Tutor - Practical tips to help you TAKE better photographs.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:59:47 GMT

Learn how to take better photos with the photography tutor.

Landscape - A seasonal perspective

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:23:21 GMT

The changing seasons can have a profound effect on the landscape and, therefore, photographic techniques.

Autumn Photographs - A challenge for your technical abilities.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:03:14 GMT

Taking autumn photographs challenges your photographic abilities and encourages you to be more creative with your perspectives.

Photography Technique - How to take better photographs.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:43:31 GMT

Learning and understanding the basics of how to set up the camera yourself actually takes you a long way towards improving your photography technique and therefore taking better photographs.

Photography Lighting - A Critical Element, though often forgotten

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:20:05 GMT

Photography Lighting - If there is one element that can make or break a photograph it is lighting and yet, it is often the least considered element, even if it is thought of at all.

Has the Financial Crisis Hit You?

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:10:30 GMT

Here's something worth looking at if you are contemplating ways in which you might be able to help yourself recover ...

SiteBuildIt - The Sraightforward Journey to Success.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:01:54 GMT

Since it's launch, SiteBuildIt has helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses to outperform larger, well-financed competitors. It can do the same for you.

Photography Books - A Selection of Good Buys

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:46:28 GMT

A selection of Photography Books which have helped our visitors take Better Photographs.

Big Cat Live

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:00:37 GMT

Governors Camp in the Masai Mara Game Reserve is well known to most wildlife photographers and followers of the Big Cat Diary series on BBC Television. This year the BBC Big Cat Diary Film Crew are returning to Governor's for one of the BBC Natural History Units most ambitious live projects to date. The filming of Big Cat Live will be broadcast live for viewing on BBC One, bbc.co.uk and CBeebies from Sunday 5th October to Sunday 12th October. The Big Cat team has extensive experience from their many years of filming in this special corner of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. They will be monitoring the lion, leopard and cheetah families which are resident around the Camp and further afield, and sharing their fascinating lives and daily dramas with their viewers. Neil Nightingale, Head of the BBC Natural History Unit, says: Big Cat Live is the BBCs most ambitious ever live international wildlife event. Audiences will be transported into the heart of wild Africa to experience the action in one of the worlds most dramatic wildlife locations, as it happens. To keep up to date with all the action log on now to http://www.bbc.co.uk/bigcat/ where you can receive field reports from the team, a daily news bulletin and watch live 24 hour webcams straight from the heart of the Masai Mara.

Great Wildlife Pictures

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:00:37 GMT

Wish you had taken those great wildlife pictures? Well visit our masterclass to find out how you can.

Photo Composition - What is in the picture and where it is

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:36:08 GMT

With photo composition, deciding what to include and where to place it can turn a snap shot into a better photograph.

Autumn Colours

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:58:05 GMT

We are fast approacing that time of year when the landscape treats us to one of natures most spectacular displays. The National Trust have have compiled a selection of the best spots where you can witness glorious autumn colours.

The Colour Wheel - Understand it and your shots will improve instantly.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:47:46 GMT

An understanding of the colour wheel has always been fundamental to photography. It's not surprising, given that colour is a crucial part of our world.

Monochrome - Sometimes known as Black and White, Greyscale and Other Variants.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:07:31 GMT

In photography, monochrome means single colour. It often refers to black and white, greyscale or other single colour images such as sepia.

Miscellaneous Gallery - Superb images which you have chosen.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:47:59 GMT

Miscellaneous Gallery - This gallery is constantly changing and represents work which is voted for by buyers, collectors and visitors.

Miscellaneous Gallery - Superb images which you have chosen.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:46:06 GMT

Miscellaneous Gallery - This gallery is constantly changing and represents work which is voted for by buyers, collectors and visitors.

Photography and Imaging - Travel Gallery

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:15:12 GMT

New images from Cornwall added to the Photography and Imaging Gallery.

Landscape Photographs - Lovely shots whatever the weather.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:09:42 GMT

Advice to help you achieve the finest landscape photographs whatever the weather - and you don't need an expensive camera to do it.

Digital Cameras Baffle Britons

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:51:13 GMT

"Digital cameras are the gadgets that baffle most Britons, according a consumer survey by Reevoo.com. The research revealed that more than a quarter of us have no idea how to use our cameras properly and do not bother to read the manuals either." Hmm... How about helping all your friends by telling them about www.better-photographs.com - where photographers help one another.

Image Sizing - It's too easy to get this wrong if you don't know the basics.

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:14:30 GMT

Image sizing is not complicated but it is sometimes confusing. Understanding the basics is all you need to get it right every time.

Image Extraction - When you want to remove all but the essentials.

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:57:18 GMT

However good it is, a photograph can sometimes be improved by image extraction. Either to remove unwanted distractions or to isolate a subject for a montage or illustration.

Holding the Camera - Fundamental to Better Photographs

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:03:39 GMT

Holding the Camera - Getting this right is one of the basics for your better photographs.

Understanding Histograms - Getting perfect exposure on your shots.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:59:22 GMT

One of the advantages of digital cameras is that you can check the exposure of the photos you have just taken. This is easily done using the camera's histograms.

Camera Focus - Controlling the Lens to your Advantage

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:14:58 GMT

Focus of the Lens - How to take advantage of the lens' shape for better photographs with Depth of Field.

Fairground Photographs - Simple tricks on how to get stunning shots.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:07:16 GMT

Bright lights and thrilling action are ideal for creating great Fairground Photographs and family memories.

Photography Exposure - What it means and why it is so important to get it right

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:02:41 GMT

Do your photographs always turn out just right or are they sometimes too light or too dark? Discover what photography exposure means and why it is so important to get it right.

Digital Photography Tips - some of the best can be found here.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:53:43 GMT

Some of the best Digital Photography Tips can be found in these websites and books.

Digital Camera Battery Life - How to make it last longer.

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:05:01 GMT

Digital camera battery life is one of the most important factors in your enjoyment of photography. Neglect it and you run the risk of missing that important shot.

Waiting for the Light - David Noton

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:11:03 GMT

If you only beg, steal, borrow or buy one book on photography this year - make it this one. A great deal has been said about this first book by the world renowned landscape photographer David Noton. All of it is complementary. All of it is accurate.

Photography and Imaging - Equipment

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:19:22 GMT

The current equipment used by the Editor of better-photographs.com for his photography and imaging work.

Depth of Field - Separating the subject from its surroundings.

Thu, 29 May 2008 14:29:12 GMT

Using the camera's aperture to obtain the best depth of field is not always possible.

Converging Verticals - How to straighten them to create better photographs.

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:16:43 GMT

Converging verticals in a photograph can make buldings look as though they are falling backwards. It is very easy to correct this if you want to.

The RPS (Royal Photographic Society) - A must for the serious photographer.

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:57:20 GMT

You are unlikely to meet an Amateur or Professional Photographer who cannot benefit by being a member of the RPS.

Wedding Photographer - An Intimate Invitation.

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:15:47 GMT

Wedding Photographer of the Year, Mark Seymour gives some expert advice.

Colour Temperature - The colour of light affects the colours in your photograph

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:36:56 GMT

The colours in your photograph may look different from how you remember them when you took it. This is often because of the colour temperature of the light.

Close up Photography - Sometimes flash is the only option.

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:16:00 GMT

Using flash for close up photography of insects, other invertebrates and flowers in the field.

Take A View Landscape Photographer of the Year 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:54:45 GMT

Take a View, the Landscape Photographer of the Year Award, is the brainchild of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers.

With a total prize fund exceeding 20,000 pounds, plus an eight-week exhibition at the National Theatre and the publication of a full colour book of Best Entries, Take a View will continue to be a desirable annual competition for photographers of all ages for years to come. Britain's heritage is celebrated by people around the world and entries are welcome from everyone, whether resident in Britain or simply visiting.

Click here to give yourself an edge by reading Charlie Waite's exclusive Better Photographs Masterclass on Landscape Photography.

Black and White Photographs - Taking them can make you a Better Photographer.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:22:21 GMT

Black and white photographs can convey a timeless, 'classic' look that simply isn't possible with colour.

Artistic Images - Creativity with the stroke of a mouse.

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:34:54 GMT

Artistic images take photography to the next level by allowing your creative juices to flow; with a little help from imaging software.

African Safari - An adventure in South Africa.

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:12:53 GMT

A South African Safari offers adventure and many photo opportunities. Here's some advice on how to make the most of it.

BBC Green

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:08:18 GMT

A new BBC website built to take away confusion about green issues. It will also show you what you can do to be considerate of people and the planet while still making the right choices for you and your family.