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100 Do's and Don'ts for Studios

I've been travelling up and down the country using many different studios this year and on the one hand I've been very pleasantly surprised but just how great some spaces are - but sadly, how many also failed on some very basic levels.

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Xmas Photo Tips from the Man Shed

How to get great natural shots of your family at christmas time.

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100 Do's and Don'ts for Photographers

I teach photographers at all levels, from beginner to experienced professionals. When you're teaching you learn such a lot.

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6 Tips for Checking Details (video)

A short YouTube photography tip

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9 More Tips to Improve Your Portrait Photography

1) Use an ultra-wide lens for fun By ultra-wide I mean 24mm or less - all the way down to a full 180 degree fish-eye.

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Don't Delete In Camera (video)

A short YouTube photography tip

14 Tips To Be A More Professional Photographer

1) Think purpose before portrait What is the picture being taken for? Is it for the sitters wall or the sitters facebook, or the sitters corporate brochure.

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7 More Tips for Family Photos (video)

A short YouTube photography tip