Video: Using photo walks to add variety to outdoor portrait shoots

What’s my favourite trick for relaxing a client while generating a variety of opportunities for beautiful daylight portraits? Going for a walk together. The exercise helps release adrenaline the client may be feeling if they are a little nervous about being in front of the camera. And the changing backgrounds and light conditions help create a range of looks for the final portrait set. It’s a win-win. Join me for a walk with Megan as we tour the streets of …

Foundations: Choosing A Lens

Your images will only ever be as good as the glass you use, so don’t blow all your budget on an amazing camera body and end up with a cheap or kit lens. Professional photographers tend to upgrade their camera body every 2-5 years, but top quality lenses can last much, much longer, so consider them a long-term investment: cameras wear out, but lenses don’t. Lenses that are included with entry-evel and mid-range camera bodies tend to be lower quality, …