It is all about spotting the shot...
By Mark Blezard I've said time and time again, put that big lens down and look for the photo. It's probably your camera phone that is...
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Mark Blezard
Mar 19, 20211 min read
Don't worry about it!
By Mark Blezard Sometimes I feel that photography is becoming too stressful. The exposure, focus, depth of field, lens distortion, lens...
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Mark Blezard
Mar 10, 20211 min read
What is 'Depth of Field' in photography
By Mark Blezard Your aperture settings serve two purposes. The first is exposure, the bigger the opening (f/2.8 for example) the more...
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Mark Blezard
Feb 23, 20212 min read
The curse of the selfie
By Mark Blezard Photography has a lot to thank the smartphone for. Not only has it introduced billions to the enjoyment of taking...
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Mark Blezard
Feb 5, 20211 min read
An old trick in portrait photography
By Mark Blezard Portrait photography was never my strong point, but my early career forced me into dozens of shoots with celebrities....
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Feb 2, 20212 min read
What is the most important skill in photography?
Mark Blezard comments I've spent most of my professional life in sales, conducting countless sales training classes and producing endless...
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Mark Blezard
Jan 28, 20212 min read
What makes a great photograph? By Mark Blezard
5 tips for new photographers. But before I reveal all, let me tell you about paintings. When I buy original artwork the manager of my...
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Mark Blezard
Jan 16, 20211 min read
Is black & white photography better?
Mark Blezard comments Of course not. Plain and simple. However, it does have something that colour photography doesn't, a hidden feature...
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Mark Blezard
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Photographic Snobbery; by Mark Blezard
Your camera is not a fashion accessory! When I started out in photography I wanted the biggest lens possible. A 500mm, no, a 1000mm....
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Mark Blezard
Jan 8, 20211 min read
The first-ever photograph. Mark Blezard
Who took the world's first photograph? We will never know for sure, but this photograph titled 'View from the Window at Le Gras' is...
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Mark Blezard
Jan 5, 20211 min read
What the 'devil' is ISO? By Mark Blezard
Film speeds explained. Two of the most important elements of taking great photographs are exposure and focus. Composition can wait, you...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 15, 20202 min read
Fill-in Flash, by Mark Blezard
Need a little more light with less shadow in your images? As a rule, I hate using flash in photography. It casts sharp shadows, burns out...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 13, 20201 min read
What is the 'Thirds' rule in photography? By Mark Blezard
How to compose a better picture. The Thirds rule is a very simple trick of composition, useful if you are new to photography. Whilst it...
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Mark Blezard
Dec 8, 20201 min read
5 Top Tips in Photography.
Secrets in photography, by Mark Blezard Okay, an impossible ask but here are five of the more important ones: Light. Quite possibly the...
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