Interview with Photographer Neal Jordan
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...
Shooting Landmarks
Today 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...
Why Use a Flash?
For 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,...
What Lens Do I Need?
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. I...
Focus on Clouds
Clouds 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...
How to Shoot in the Dark
If 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...
Be a Photography God: Creating Stereographic Planets
Well 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...
10 Examples of Stereographic Planets
Stereographic 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...
How to Shoot a Stitched Panorama
Back 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...
20 Extraordinary Photo Manipulations
The art of photo manipulation is the process of making changes to your photographs, usually in a way that takes them away from reality. Photo manipulations are used everywhere, but can mainly be seen in...
