Smart phone photography is an ever advancing area of technology that bloggers and online creators keep a close eye on. I’m actually currently on the look out to upgrade my own iPhone 6s, but sensibly awaiting the release of the iPhone 8 later this year. iPhones have quality cameras and with each iteration the technology […]
I’ve always wanted to venture up to Edinburgh for its world renowned comedy festival, the Fringe. So when I was asked to test out a bit of tech and catch some live comedy, I jumped at the chance! I headed up from London late on Friday afternoon to meet up with a fellow travel blogger, […]
As someone who travels quite a lot it’s important for all the gadgets that come along for the ride to be as portable and packable as possible. No one wants to carry a bulky, heavy gadget that requires a load of cables with them unless it’s totally necessary. Thankfully I’ve found the perfect portable speaker […]
So I’ve just started thinking about Christmas gift ideas for friends and family but also can’t help thinking what would be on my own travel gadget heavy list! I stumbled across The Travel Hack’s inspired list of gifts for travel lovers and thought it was about time to do my own for geeky travelers who […]
There’s something special about a memorable road trip, discovering some beautiful place because you took a wrong turn or made a last minute decision to take a detour and hit the beach. My most recent road trip was in Victoria, Australia last year where I noticed there’s always a few essentials that I tend to pack or […]
Last week I was invited to the W1 Hotel at London’s Leicester Square to review the Acer Iconia A1 Tablet. With the tablet measuring 7.9 inches it enters the market up against the likes of the Nexus 7 and Galaxy Note 8.0. According to Acer it’s aimed at “modern day explorers, adventurers, digital freaks and […]
In this digital age, only a certain few still use dark rooms to process images. The ease of using your computer to manipulate photos is welcomed by the community. Photoshop, Lightroom and Aperture are just some of the most used software in processing images. Despite the prevalence of a variety of software, there is still […]
You have your wide angle lens ready and aperture set at f/16. You go home and see that the picture you took is not as what you have in mind. Landscape photography might seem like setting the aperture to the highest possible value and taking a picture of a beautiful scene but it’s not just […]
Taking portraits might seem simple enough, but it isn’t. Sometimes it just happens automatically but other times it can be painful to get a decent shot. Whenever you’re working with an active subject, things can get complicated. Here are some tips and tricks to remember to help you get amazing portraits. Composition Rules of thirds […]
Lens selection is always a hard choice when travelling. Unless you’re doing a paid shoot, you’ll encounter baggage limitations and will most likely be able to bring at most two lenses. Below are some lens suggestions that is suited for travel photography. Keep in mind that you have your own preferences when shooting. Some people […]
Shooting people is quite a task. If planned shoots with professional models can still go awry, imagine if you’re just meeting the person for the first time? This is what I think about when taking stills of people while traveling. Portraits can seem easy to take but like most art, it takes practice to master. […]
Photography is all about light. Like our eyes, without light the camera’s sensor won’t be able to see any details. In its purest sense, light is the most important thing in photography. Knowing the various types of light that can be used in creating images is beneficial in improving your skills as a photographer. Ambient […]
