A lot of guides on the best camera settings for beginners tend to follow the same pattern, explaining in great detail what each setting does, and it can get complicated very quickly. I actually avoided that approach and tried to figure things out for myself. It may have taken longer, but it suited me better to learn through practical application rather than being overwhelmed by theory.

Now that the weather is warming up on this side of the hemisphere, it’s time to get back out there with our cameras and start shooting again. Some of you will be seasoned veterans, dusting off the old lens bag and heading out on well-trodden paths to your favourite spots. Others will be venturing out for the first time, with endless possibilities ahead of you as you explore a newfound passion for outdoor photography.

The Luminar Neo Spring Update is here, and with it comes a very cool tool that can transform your portrait photography. Bokeh AI has arrived, bringing a new and creative way to use bokeh in your images and helping you achieve cinematic moods with a unique twist.

Spring is here. Finally, after the long, cold winter in South Korea, it’s time for me to head outside and start shooting again. Spring and autumn are my favourite times to shoot portraits. The outfits, the foliage, and the overall mood of your subject all come together to create some great shots. Unlike winter, where our subject is fighting the cold, and summer, where they’re fighting the heat, these seasons strike that perfect balance and our model can enjoy themselves.

There is an important distinction between a complete beginner and an experienced photographer when it comes to landscape photography. The beginner will find themselves in a nice location with the perfect view and begin to shoot. The experienced photographer will find the same location but question whether the light is optimal for the shoot. If it’s not, they are more likely to leave and return to the spot at a better time.

Outdoor portraits are a lot of fun to shoot. You have far more freedom than you do in a studio, and can really change up the theme and style depending on the location you choose. The one drawback, while also being one of the benefits, is the light. It doesn’t cost a thing, but you also have very little control over it. This can lead to issues such as flat images, unflattering harsh light, and dull tones.