50 Totally Awesome Surf Photos
June 30 4 Comments
The summer here in England has arrived and the weather this past week has been baking! Perfect weather for surfing, and what better way could there be to celebrate the happy season than to give you a post full of inspirational surf photography from four really talented individuals!
I’ve never actually attempted to surf, apart from the many failed attempts to surf the inflatable alligator in the hotel swimming pool as a child, and teenager,... Read More »
10 Attributes Professional Photographers Need to Succeed
June 25 4 Comments
Taking the leap from photography hobbyist to photography professional is a huge step for anyone to take, but it’s something that many amateurs aspire to! From the outside, being a photography pro... Read More »
Interview with Photographer Neal Jordan
June 22 No Comments
We are always striving to get better at what we do, and a great way to improve our photography is to take inspiration from fellow photographers and their work. I came across a photographer a couple of... Read More »
Shooting Landmarks
June 15 1 CommentToday is a big day for us here at Smash and Peas, as our young blog turns six months old, so in recognition of this magnificent ‘Landmark’ occasion, this weeks article is not surprisingly on... Read More »
Why Use a Flash?
June 8 2 CommentsFor a long time I completely refused to use a flash when taking photographs. I was, and still am a great believer in using the available light to it’s fullest, before even thinking about a flash,... Read More »
What Lens Do I Need?
June 1 No Comments
This was the question I asked myself a few months ago, and the answer for you will depend on what you want to use it for, and of course, ultimately, how much you’re willing to fork out for one.... Read More »
Focus on Clouds
May 25 2 CommentsClouds are great for adding that extra impact into your landscape shots, but the type and amount of cloud you include can make or break a nice capture; too much cloud cover and the scene looks dull, or... Read More »
How to Shoot in the Dark
May 18 3 CommentsIf you’ve ever tried shooting things in the dark, you’ll know that it’s not as easy as it sounds. Shutter speeds can stretch out to minutes, so keeping your camera steady is definitely... Read More »
Be a Photography God: Creating Stereographic Planets
May 11 4 CommentsWell nearly, but who doesn’t want to be a God in their own right and create their own Little Planet? I do! Creating the Little Planet look is a fairly easy process, and not only that, they look... Read More »
10 Examples of Stereographic Planets
May 11 No CommentsStereographic planets, also known as polar planets are photo manipulations, created using panoramic photographs and a few little tricks that are actually easier to do than you might think. Featured here... Read More »
How to Shoot a Stitched Panorama
May 4 4 CommentsBack in the day, it used to be that only professionals or people with wads of cash could afford a Panoramic camera to capture Panoramic images; the time and skill required to stitch images together was... Read More »












