Lucy And The Lens

Category: Opinions

  • What is the best way to capture special moments at events?

    What is the best way to approach capturing special moments at events ? Some argue that the best way to approach capturing special moments when photographing events is to be as unobtrusive as possible. Others say that it’s best to be upfront and proactive, seeking out those special moments. There is no wrong answer, but…

  • Collaboration

    Let’s Talk About Collaboration Why would anyone want to collaborate. To start with you need to find those collaborations that you feel will benefit you. Don’t collaborate with someone who appears on the surface to just be looking for a freebie. As one point of collaboration is that you hope to get some future work…

  • Is Ai Taking Over The Photography Industry?

    It hasn’t quite got there yet but there are a few warning signs like the fact that smart phones cameras are now more AI focused. Smartphone cameras are getting better and better each year, and a large part of that is thanks to the AI algorithms that power them. These algorithms are able to automatically…

  • When Is Not Okay To Take A Photograph?

    I’ve heard this question so many times and I think its mostly to do with your own moral code. There are a few things you shouldn’t take photographs of. Here are some of them: People in private property without permission is illegal so don’t do this unless you have that permission. If you are in…

  • 8 Tips To Get You Out Of A Creative Rut

    Today I’m going to be dispelling the myth that if you’re in a creative rut you need to go to an exotic location. Here are eight things you can do to get out of a creative rut. Create an Assignment You may find that if you give yourself an assignment. for example, a photo a…

  • 5 Photography Blogs Every Photographer Must Read

    DIY Photography DIY Photography shows you have to do a variety of photography related projects. At the moment its highlighting people who are finding clever ways to photograph in Isolation. Digital Photography School This is the blog where you can guarantee to find anything you need. There’s Camera and photography product reviews, tutorials and tips…

  • Photocrafty by Sue Venables : A Review

    Last Week I spent lots of time reading Photocrafty: 75 Challenges for you and your DSLR. The reason I chose this book to read at this point was because most of the population are self-isolating at home due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. I was hoping to find some challenges that you can do at…

  • 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…

  • Owls At Waterstones Preston

    On the 31/07/2016 I went to Waterstones to pick up my pre-order of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Now I like to go to Waterstones quite often for a browse and usually never leave the store without three books and I also order books on Amazon. For Harry Potter and the Cursed Child I…

  • Terns at Preston Docks

    So the most recent photo walk I went on with Preston Photographic Society was at Preston Docks shooting Terns and for me it was completely out of my comfort zone. Don’t get my wrong I’m a photographer but bird photography doesn’t really appeal to me, it’s unplanned as there is no control as to when…