Category: Advice
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Why Should You Take A break?
Today i’m going to discuss why it’s beneficial to take a holiday, by highlighting the importance of taking a break. Life can be hectic and stressful, and it’s important to take some time for yourself. By taking a break, you can allow yourself to relax and de-stress. This can be beneficial for your mental and…
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The Importance Of Networking
Today I want to talk about the importance of networking. I go to a variety of networking events predominantly CWS Creatives. Networking provides me with benefits for my business as it allows me to meet new people and build professional relationships. By attending networking events, I can connect with potential customers or clients, as well…
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Work, Life, Balance
This week I’m going to talk about what I do to create and maintain a good work, Life, Balance. The main thing you need to do if your self employed/ freelance is work out how long you can focus for before you take a break. I find that reading for a bit, going for a…
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Competition Prep
Every season at Preston Photographic Society we have themed competitions. So, in the summer I take my special Lucy and the Lens notebook with the seven competitions written down so I can think about what I want to take and whether I can take a couple on holiday. Sometimes this is easy because the themes…
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What Can A Photographer Learn From Spending An Hour On Instagram?
I think that every day or at least every other day as a photographer you should try to spend one full hour On Instagram. In this hour you scroll on the news feed and make a note about which images grab your attention and then make a comment and maybe even share them in your…
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Studio Lighting: Tips
I have my own studio lights and also access to a studio at UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire) as I do my freelance work from there. So, I’ve been reading books, blogs and googling techniques on how to light a subject. Here are some tips I have acquired about studio lighting from the book lighting…
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Photoshop Quick Fixes for Beginners: Sharpening Images and Black And White Conversion
Typically when taking photos on my mobile I use the mobile version of photoshop (photoshop express) when editing. The first thing I do when editing quickly is a quick 35% sharpen of my image as this amount is what I find pushes the image just enough. Then I auto expose my image but usually change…
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What Should You Photograph With A Wide-Angle Lens?
As you may know from my previous posts or my FAQ page, I have seven lenses. Today I am going to write about the wide-angle lens and after this post throughout a long period of time, I am hoping to do a series of these for each of my lenses. There is no right or…