Monday, 8th May 2017
BY MARCUS CLACKSON
This is a great time of year to get out with your camera and enjoy photographing the huge and varied amount of garden shows, events and seasonal displays of flowers to be found in the UK’s parks, woodland and private houses. Every week you’ll find new bursts of colour created by different plants and flowers coming into season – so it’s worth doing a bit of homework to ensure you’re in the right place at the right time, and ready to capture the best photography possible. Here’s my advice for getting ahead of the pack and making the most of the summer season.
Friday, 5th May 2017
Trying your hand at Macro photography means you don’t need to be standing on top of a mountain or leaning perilously over the edge of a building to get a great shot. It takes a little time and effort, though – simply having a decent macro lens isn’t going to cut it. Picking the right subject, finding a good background and – crucially – lighting everything properly will make an enormous difference. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Thursday, 27th April 2017
BY TESNI WARD
Having worked with and photographed the Peak District population of mountain hares for some time now, this year I was extremely keen to travel up to Scotland and photograph the hares found in the stunning and expansive Cairngorm National Park. I was eager to see if there were significant differences between the two populations, and also to photograph and observe them in true, winter conditions.
Wednesday, 26th April 2017
It’s important to accept that wildlife photography in the UK rewards patience. At the risk of making an obvious point: this ain’t Africa, where any guide with a jeep can get you within photographic distance of incredible megafauna. Patience and perseverance are everything, and that means… it’s project time. A good photographic project – wildlife or otherwise – aims to tell a compelling story, so start there.
Sunday, 23rd April 2017
Wildlife photographers in the UK have a tough beat. Much of our wildlife – when it’s not making itself scarce for winter – is either shy, nocturnal, small or, often, the holy un-photographable trinity. But with winter over, you can start thinking about busting your cameras out again, and although British wildlife might not be keen to do you many favours, there’s still plenty of it about. Here’s how to find wildlife to photograph during the spring months.
Thursday, 20th April 2017
Throw your plane tickets in the trash and put away your passport: wildlife photographers in the UK have plenty to point their cameras at. Whether you’re looking to shoot fascinating birds, large mammals or even experiment with a spot of dive photography, this sceptre’d isle has something for virtually all wildlife photographers, from weekend warriors to those who love nothing more that popping on a ghillie suit and lying in a bog all week. So treat your telephoto lens to a clean and pack a few spare memory cards and head on our north-to-south wildlife tour of the UK.
Wednesday, 12th April 2017
BY LUCY CLARKE
On 5th April I was lucky enough to be invited to the OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II Experience Day at Kew Gardens, hosted by OLYMPUS Ambassador Marcus Clackson. The sun shining, birds singing and OLYMPUS camera in tow I set off and made my way to Kew.
Friday, 31st March 2017
From very traditional-looking shoots to ultra-hip urban shoots, your style of photography probably has a home in at least one wedding a year. Reportage photography looks natural, which is appealing, and will do a better job – when it’s done well – of reminding the happy couple of the beautiful, spontaneous moments of their day that made all the planning worthwhile. If you think this might suit your personality, here are a few quick-hit tips to set you off down the road.
Monday, 13th March 2017
As you may have noticed, this month we’re all about weddings here at OLYMPUS… but we’re not just thinking about stills – oh no. Modern photographers absolutely have to be able to turn their hand to video, and while classic photography might still rule the roost, being able to shoot a few snips of video to compile into a short, minute-or-so-long package will hugely endear you to your clients. Thinking about jumping in? Our beginners’ guide should start you off nicely.
Monday, 6th March 2017
Expect hundreds of exhibitors, from manufacturers to retailers; talks covering everything from mastering social media to cracking off-camera lighting, plus the opportunity to try and buy everything from cameras to tripods – but it’s precisely because there’s so much on offer that if you’re hoping to get the most from The Photography Show, you’re going to need a plan. Luckily, we’re in your corner. Here are our pre-show highlights…