Eyefood Photography Blog
Philosophy and approach to photography
All of these blog posts are written by Andy, #writtenbyahuman
Photographing children
The child being photographed should feel that everything is under control and that they are at the centre of something that is great fun. Importantly they also need to understand that with their help we can make something really special.
Photography; the Art of Compromise
By virtue of the way a camera captures an image, photography is a practice inherently built around compromise. The limitations and challenges are a huge part of what makes photography so complex and engaging.
Long exposure Landscape Photography at Night
This is a deep dive into how I tackle making photographs using long exposures at night.
Buying the Right Camera. Where to start.
There are a few key things to consider before buying your next camera. Ultimately you need to make a choice that suits what you do with your photography and that might not be a huge DSLR with 5 lenses.
The simplest explanation of Shutter Speed on the internet
The simplest explanation of shutter speed on the internet. As the name suggests, shutter speed is the measure of the time the shutter is open when taking a photograph. Having looked at the concept of aperture and depth of field, the next crucial function to understand in the operation of a camera is shutter speed.
The simplest explanation of Depth of Field on the internet
Here is the simplest explanation of depth of field on the internet. Not only will you understand what is going on inside the camera and why but you will remember. All in under 5 minutes!
The simplest explanation of Aperture on the internet!
The simplest explanation of aperture on the net. Understand how apertures work in a way that you will remember in under 5 minutes without hypnosis.
Extracting the most from photoshoot: Editing
In my opinion, everyone benefits from harsh editing, it’s the most vital aspect of quality control. The client should only ever have a choice from a selection of viable photos.
Dowie Doole's Cellar door
Dowie Doole's Cellar door is a wonderfully realised piece of architecture and was a joy to photograph.
Is it a beautiful photograph, or a photograph of something beautiful?
How often have we been duped by the glamour of the subject matter and have taken a snapshot rather than an image crafted with intent?