Finding the Universe
Travel tales, photography and a dash of humor
Detailed guide to disabling your camera flash, with step by step guides for common cameras as well as iPhone and Android smartphones Read More...
This post covers a wide range of common photography problems and their solutions, from blurry images to problems with dark or bright images - and more! Read More...
A guide to the exposure triangle in photography. Explanations of the three sides of the exposure triangle, aperture, ISO and shutter speed Read More...
A detailed post with tips on how to use a DSLR camera, including what all the key modes, buttons and dials are for, as well as DSLR photography tips Read More...
A detailed guide to the best laptop for photo editing, including laptops across a range of budgets and sizes to suit everyone Read More...
A detailed guide to how to photograph the northern lights, including tips on camera settings, camera equipment, how to find the northern lights and more! Read More...
Ever wondered how to photograph fireworks? With this detailed guide, you'll get the perfect fireworks photos, whether you're using a camera or smartphone! With tips, advice and the camera settings you need for the best fireworks pictures Read More...
A guide to How to Reduce Image Sizes, including options for desktop and the web. Also contains Wordpress image optimization plugins and speed tips! Read More...
A guide to the best photo editing software and apps available. Includes a wide range of options, from free to paid, for all experience levels Read More...
The ultimate guide to gifts for photographers, with a range of photography gifts for every level of photographer and at every price point! Read More...
A guide to lens compression in photography - how to make subjects seem closer to their backgrounds than they really are! Read More...
A detailed guide to long exposure photography - what it is, what equipment you need to take long exposure photos, camera settings, and more! Read More...
Ever wondered what RAW is in photography? This post will answer that question, as well comparing RAW vs JPEG, advantages and disadvantages of RAW, and more! Read More...
Everything you ever wanted to know about back button focus in photography, including what it is, why you would want to use back button focus, disadvantages, and tips for setting up your camera for back button focus! Read More...
Wondering how to take good pictures of yourself? This post has detailed tips and advice on getting better photos of you. As well as going through the various options you have for taking pictures of yourself, be that on your travels or more generally, it also has tips for getting better photos of yourself! Read More...
Detailed guide and advice to help you take pictures of stars, including camera settings, photography gear you need, how to take pictures of stars with a smartphone, how to take star trails pictures and static star pictures, useful apps for astrophotography and more! Read More...
Tips for improving the performance of Lightroom Classic CC Read More...
I A guide to what a Neutral Density or ND Filter is, why & when you would want to use one in photography, + a round up of some of the best ND Filters. Read More...
Tips and advice on how to pick the best travel camera, including what to look for, and suggestions in every category including the best smartphone camera for travel, best compact camera for travel, best mirrorless camera for travel and best DSLR camera for travel photography! Read More...
Winter Photography Tips: Advice and tips for preparing yourself and your gear for cold weather, snow and winter photography - everything from protecting your camera gear, to some winter and snow photography tips. Read More...
Ever wondered how to take better photos? Here's everything you need to know to become a better photographer :) Read More...
Reasons Why You Need a Tripod for Photography, from long exposures to landscapes, plus tips on what to look for when buying a tripod. Read More...
A series of easy to follow tips and advice to help you take better landscape photos from a landscape photography professional. Read More...
Everything you need to know about what a DSLR camera is, including the difference between a DSLR and other types of cameras like mirrorless cameras Read More...
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A guide to polarising filters in photography - what they are, why you need to use one, tips for using them, and pitfalls to avoid when using a polarising filter! Read More...
Looking to improve your photography? This article is packed with some of my favourite photography composition tips to help you improve your composition! Read More...
A guide to depth of field in photography. Details what depth of field is in photography, how to achieve depth of field, and why you need to be using depth of field for your own photos. Read More...
