The Basics of Portrait Photography
The Basics of Portrait Photography So you want to start taking portraits, huh? Well youʼve come to the right place! Portraiture has been a mainstay in photography for as long as the art has existed. One of the earliest known portraits is from 1839 or 1840, taken by John William Draper of his sister Dorothy […]
Copying Edits in Lightroom
Editing Made Easy – Copying Edits in Lightroom Editing… Often it feels like a royal pain. I mean, you’ve just been out and about and enjoying taking [hundreds] of photos and all of a sudden you realize they’re not quite ready to go. Import, organize, edit, export and repeat. Over and over again. We’re going […]
Three Editing Checks
Three Editing Checks Ok so you’re getting ready to post a photograph, or a group of photographs. What are the top 3 things you need to double check before you do this? Here they are: 1. Is it straight? There is nothing more infuriating for a viewer than looking at a gorgeous photograph that isn’t […]
Packing Your Camera Bag for Travel
Things to consider when purchasing a photography kit for travel: So you love to travel, or you’re taking off on the adventure of a lifetime, and you’re putting together the photography kit that you think is perfect for your next trip. There are so many different things to consider in this venture – from your […]
Simple Tips to Quickly Improve Your Photography
Simple Tips to Quickly Improve Your Photography At Learn Photography Canada we always say that our hands on photography classes are a good way to learn, but these are just the start of your photographic journey. Here are the top 4 things you can do that will help your photography to improve almost immediately! Practice: […]
Photographing At Sunset
Photographing at sunset poses some very unique challenges. There is often simultaneously too much light, and not enough light, and generally in the wrong place. So we’ve come up with a few simple tips to help you make the most of your sunset photography. Give them a go and let us know what you think! […]
Top Reasons Why a 50mm Should Be Your Next Lens
Top Reasons Why a 50mm Should Be Your Next Lens Do you have a DSLR? And are you always on the lookout for your next amazing lens? Those people who have taken even our signature beginner Digital I photography course will know that the right lens can make all the difference to your photographs. That’s […]
What to Look For When Buying a New Camera
What to Look For When Buying a New Camera It’s an exciting time! You are ready to enter the world of SLR photography or maybe it’s time to upgrade your camera. Either way, call us jealous – but let us try to guide you through some of the points that we would ask you to […]
Making the most your camera
Making the Most of Your Camera So you have this gorgeous camera system, and you love it, and it takes amazing photos (even though we all know that comes from the photographer more than the camera!), but it stays in the cupboard way longer than it should. Rest assured you’re not alone! Most of us […]
Photographing Christmas Lights
Great tips for Photographing Christmas Lights! “Tis the season for amazing Christmas light displays! From decorative houses in your neighbourhood, to local light displays cities are in full swing of amazing light displays. Now is the time to get out there and enjoy taking photos of some of these spectacular works of art. Here are […]