Graham ElliottAug 28, 20211 minDon't buy a new camera... until you've seen this first! Buying a new camera can be a significant financial investment and, if you're investing in a camera...
Graham ElliottAug 21, 20211 minPortrait tipsThe most important aspect of portrait photography is not your camera but how you work with your subject. This video has a few important...
Graham ElliottAug 14, 20211 minWhat are you going to do with your photos?So you've got some great photos but what are you going to do with them? Most people leave them on a hard drive to be forgotten, but there...
Graham ElliottAug 7, 20211 minWhat's the best weather for taking portraits photos outside?If you want to take #portraits outside, a bright sunny day isn't necessarily going to be your friend!
Graham ElliottJul 31, 20211 minTripodsIf you're thinking about buying a tripod there are a couple of things to consider. And, there are some simple mistakes people make when...
Graham ElliottJul 24, 20211 minWhy find a mentor?Is it worth spending time (and possibly money) on a mentor?
Graham ElliottJul 17, 20211 minVolunteering in NamibiaIn this blog I share some of my experiences volunteering with Elephant-Human Relations Aid in Namibia and why I think that volunteering...
Graham ElliottJul 10, 20211 minWhat's the best way to back up your photos when you travelIt may be a trip of a lifetime or a visit to somewhere you'll never see again, so how do you make sure you don't accidentally lose your...
Graham ElliottJul 3, 20211 minThinking about wildlife photographyWhere ever you're thinking of doing your photography, whether it's at home or abroad, you might find these tips helpful.
Graham ElliottJun 26, 20211 minHow well do you plan your travel?If it's not a strong point, these suggestions might help.
Graham ElliottJun 19, 20211 minDo you get caught up in what other people think of your photographs?It's easy to be sensitive when people criticise your photographs, or you don't get as many 'Likes' as you expected. But should you really...
Graham ElliottJun 16, 20211 minWould you like to photograph wildlife?Photographing wildlife is something I like to do as often as I can and I'd like to share some thoughts with you.
Graham ElliottJun 12, 20211 minHave you been asked to photograph a wedding?This blog contains tips to help you photograph a wedding.
Graham ElliottJun 9, 20211 minHow to create out of focus backgroundsThis can give a great look to a photograph and is easy to do.
Graham ElliottJun 5, 20211 minTry backlighting your subjectBacklighting is a great way to show your subject in (literally) a different light. Many sources of backlighting are available, it just...
Graham ElliottJun 2, 20211 minHow to create your own reflectionsMaking use of reflections is a great way to add interest to a photograph and make it stand out. Unfortunately there may not be one handy...
Graham ElliottMay 29, 20211 minHave you thought about doing a local project?Whether or not you're in lockdown, once you start looking you'll find lots of subjects for your photography in your local area.
Graham ElliottMay 22, 20211 minWhy pay for training?With so much free #training available online, why should you invest in paid training courses. Well there are some good reasons and your...
Graham ElliottMay 18, 20211 minWhich camera should you buy?Photographers often me what is the best camera to buy. Unfortunately there isn't a 'one size fits all' answer. These three points should...